Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces 76 shows in 34
markets including 51 consumer home shows in the US, 16 in Canada, six holiday shows, two bridal shows and one spring boutique. The 76 combined events attract 22,000 exhibitors, 1.9 million attendees and another 3.9 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, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal—some of which have thrived
in their markets for more than 75 years.
Official Statement:
July 22, 2020 – To date, Marketplace Events has been forced to cancel or postpone 25 of our 76 shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spring home shows in the following cities, originally scheduled to take place in March and April 2020, were canceled:
1. Buffalo
2. Indianapolis
3. Cleveland
4. Atlanta
5. Raleigh
6. Austin
7. Lexington
8. Denver
9. Edmonton
10. Montreal
11. Ottawa
12. Nashville
13. Our Arizona Wedding Show scheduled for June was also canceled on April 12.
Cancellations of the following fall 2020 shows announced in the last month:
14. Austin Fall Home + Garden Show
15. Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show in Raleigh
16. Jacksonville Fall Home Show
17. Capital Home Show in Chantilly, VA
18. San Antonio Fall Home Show
19. Edmonton Fall Home Show
20. Calgary Fall Home Show
21. Ottawa Fall Home Show
22. Montreal Fall Home Show
The following spring home shows, originally scheduled to take place in spring, were postponed and to date, are still scheduled to run:
23. The Winnipeg Home + Garden Show was postponed and is now scheduled to run October 1-4, 2020
24. The OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show was postponed and is now scheduled to run October 9-11, 2020
25. The Greensboro Ideal Home Show was postponed and will now run October 16-18, 2020
The fall 2020 shows in these cities are also scheduled to run:
1. Fall Atlanta Home Show, September 11-13
2. Nashville Home Show, September 11-13
3. Deseret News Fall Home Show, October 9-11
4. Richmond Home Show, October 23-25
5. Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 29-Nov 1
6. Johnson County Home + Remodeling Show, Overland Park, KS, November 6-8
Christmas Shows in the following cities are scheduled to run in November of 2020:
7. Des Moines
8. Minneapolis
9. Charlotte
10. Cincinnati
11. Kansas City
12. Indianapolis
Unless prohibited by public health authorities, Marketplace Events will run their full roster of 75 shows scheduled for 2021.
Why Marketplace Events?
1.9M
1.9 Million visitors and 22,000 exhibitors at our shows each year
3.9M
3.9 Million Unique Web Visits Per Year
65%
65% of visitors make a purchase at our shows
293k
293,000 Facebook followers and 57,000 twitter followers
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Power Lunch with Tom Baugh
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Marketplace Events Acquires Cincinnati Holiday Market
Jan 22, 2020
CLEVELAND, Ohio – January 22, 2020 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired the Cincinnati Holiday Market from Hart Productions of Cincinnati, OH. Hart Productions will operate as a trade and public show consulting firm continuing on their 65 years of experience in the industry. -
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.
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