Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces 51 consumer home shows in the US, 16 in Canada, five holiday shows, two bridal shows and one spring boutique. The 75 combined events, in 34 markets, currently attract 22,000 exhibitors, 1.9 million attendees and another 3 million unique web visitors annually. From 15 offices, the 170-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running shows in North America, including market-leading shows in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal—some of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years.
Why Marketplace Events?
1.8M
1.8 Million visitors and 20,000 exhibitors at our shows each year
3M
3 Million Unique Web Visits Per Year
65%
65% of visitors make a purchase at our shows
201k
201,000 Facebook followers and 44,000 twitter followers
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Latest News
2020 Shows Recognized As One Of The Best By Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Find out which Marketplace Events shows took the #1 and #2 honors on the list of the Country’s Top 5 Flower and Garden Shows by Better Homes & Gardens.
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Marketplace Events Acquires Nashville Home Show
CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 9, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest
producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today
announced that it has acquired the Nashville Home Show, which runs
annually in September at Music City Center, from All Show Services in
Rockville, Maryland.
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Marketplace Events Announces Partnership with Mike Rowe and mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Solon, Ohio – February 5, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today that the company has partnered with skilled-trade advocate Mike Rowe, best known as the host and creator of Dirty Jobs, to promote its 60+ home shows.
(Photo credit: Michael Segal)
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Cover Story:
Power Lunch with Tom Baugh
Marketplace Events is enjoying sustained growth of its consumer show portfolio. CEO Tom Baugh provided TSE's Mike Thomas with insights on shows that satisfy exhibitors and the public.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ THE FEBRUARY EDITION OF TSE.
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Marketplace Events Acquires Nashville Home Show
Dec 06, 2019
Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired the Nashville Home Show, which runs annually in September at Music City Center, from All Show Services in Rockville, Maryland. -
Marketplace Events Announces Partnership with HGTV Canada Host, Bryan Baeumler
Apr 29, 2019
Solon, Ohio – April 29, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today that the company has partnered with Canada’s top handyman Bryan Baeumler, best known as host of HGTV’s Disaster DIY, Leave It To Bryan, House of Bryan, Bryan Inc. and Island of Bryan, to promote their 13 home shows across Canada. -
Marketplace Events Acquires Nine Home Shows in Texas, Kentucky and North Carolina from Show Technology Productions
Apr 24, 2019
CLEVELAND, Ohio – April 24, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired nine home shows from Show Technology Productions of San Antonio.
Testimonials
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This is an excellent show. There were lines of people at my checkout counter each day. We love to do this show. This was our best show ever - and we participate in approximately 15 shows a year.Vicki Stobbe, Main Street CompanyMAIN STREET COMPANY
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Marketplace Events consistently produces the best home shows in the industry. If you're not already exhibiting with them, you should definitely consider it--you won't regret it.Steven Fahey, Passanante's Home Food ServicesMultiple Show Exhibitor
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Everyone with Marketplace Events is professional and very accommodating. It was a very positive experience and we will be exhibiting again.Shannon Scott, Zippy ShellRaleigh Home Show Exhibitor
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Marketplace Events always has excellent shows! Thanks for all you do!Nichole Nix, Scottish Stained GlassSalt Lake Home Show Exhibitor
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"We were very pleased with our experience at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo. The pre-show marketing efforts helped build good crowds each day. We secured qualified leads and a number of significant remodeling projects, which are now underway. The Cleveland Convention Center is an ideal location, drawing consumers from across the market."Dan Hurst, Hurst Design-Build-RemodelingCleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Exhibitor
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"This was our first time at the Denver Home Show and it was a great success. We look forward to next year!"Stephen Sennett, Denver Egress WindowDenver Home Show Exhibitor
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"The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo was a great show. We received good leads that became substantial projects!"Ted Otero, Otero Signature HomesCleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Exhibitor
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"The Denver Home Show continues to get bigger and better each year, and helps bring us lots of new customers and networking opportunities that we would not have had otherwise. You get out of it what you put into it, and much more!"Jeff Herman, Home Smart from Xcel EnergyDenver Home Show Exhibitor / 2015 Official HVAC sponsor
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"The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo greatly surpassed my expectations and was well worth the investment. It gave me the opportunity to share the quality of my work with a large volume of potential customers and resulted in many qualified leads. I plan to be a part of this show for years to come."Dan Guardo, of Dan Guardo ContractingCleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Exhibitor
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"This was our first ever home show of any kind. Our experience was fantastic! We had excellent customer response and paid for the show in our first hour!"Hal Fontinelle, Colorado Patio ConceptsDenver Home Show Exhibitor