Market Leading Consumer Events - Marketplace Events

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Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces 42 consumer home shows in the US, 16 in Canada, and eight holiday shows. The 66 combined events, in 32 markets, attract 20,000 exhibitors, 1.8 million attendees and another 3 million unique web visitors annually. From 14 offices, the 150-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

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

Upcoming Shows

Calgary Fall Home Show

SEPTEMBER 20 - 23, 2018

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Capital Home Show

SEPTEMBER 21 - 23, 2018

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Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show (Fall Edition)

September 21 - 23, 2018

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Jacksonville Home + Patio Show (Fall)

SEPT 27-30, 2018

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Ottawa Fall Home Show

SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2018

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Richmond Home Show

OCTOBER 12-14, 2018

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Deseret News Home Show

OCTOBER 12 - 14, 2018

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Montreal Fall HomeExpo

OCTOBER 18-21, 2018

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Vancouver Fall Home Show

OCTOBER 18 - 21, 2018

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Johnson County Home + Remodeling Show

October 26 - 28, 2018

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Edmonton Fall Home Show

OCTOBER 26-28, 2018

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Columbus Holiday Boutique

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Twin Cities Holiday Boutique

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Milwaukee Holiday Boutique

November 2-4, 2018

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Des Moines Holiday Boutique

NOVEMBER 2 - 4, 2018

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Christmas Gift + Hobby Show

NOVEMBER 7-11, 2018

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Southern Christmas Show

November 8 - 18, 2018

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Minneapolis Holiday Boutique

November 9 - 11, 2018

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KC Holiday Boutique

NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2018

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Detroit Holiday Boutique

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2018

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Latest News

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.

Marketplace Events Acquires Minnesota Home & Patio Show from Cenaiko Productions

Jun 08, 2018

Solon, Ohio – June 8, 2018 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today that it has purchased the Minnesota Home & Patio Show from Cenaiko Productions.

Press Release

Marketplace Events Acquires Shows in Seattle, Tacoma

Jun 04, 2018

Solon, Oh. – June 4, 2018 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today that it has purchased two shows from O'Loughlin Trade Shows, the largest producer of consumer shows in the Pacific Northwest. O'Loughlin Trade Shows will continue their long tradition of producing Boat, RV, Food and Sportsmen's Shows.

Press Release

Marketplace Events Acquires Atlanta Shows

May 09, 2018

Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today the purchase of three Atlanta home shows from SEMCO Productions LLC. Marketplace Events CEO Tom Baugh labeled the development as “highly strategic”.

Press Release

Testimonials

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.

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Vicki Stobbe, Main Street Company

MAIN 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.

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Steven Fahey, Passanante's Home Food Services

Multiple 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.

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Shannon Scott, Zippy Shell

Raleigh Home Show Exhibitor

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Marketplace Events always has excellent shows!

Thanks for all you do!

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Nichole Nix, Scottish Stained Glass

Salt 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."

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Dan Hurst, Hurst Design-Build-Remodeling

Cleveland 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!"

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Stephen Sennett, Denver Egress Window

Denver Home Show Exhibitor

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"The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo was a great show. We received good leads that became substantial projects!"

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Ted Otero, Otero Signature Homes

Cleveland 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!"

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Jeff Herman, Home Smart from Xcel Energy

Denver Home Show Exhibitor / 2015 Official HVAC sponsor

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"Very pleased with the turnout of attendees. I have been able to speak with very interested individuals. I was very pleased with the job done by Marketplace Events and I look forward to working with them in the future."

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Hilari Smith, Bath Fitter

NOLA Home Show Exhibitor

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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.”

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Dan Guardo, of Dan Guardo Contracting

Cleveland 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!”

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Hal Fontinelle, Colorado Patio Concepts

Denver Home Show Exhibitor

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