Exhibitor Kit

Welcome, Spring 2025 Fairgrounds Exhibitors!

We have helpful information for you from top to bottom of this page. A good starting point is your Exhibitor Manual linked below, followed by the Decorator Service Manual (if you need to rent things: carpet, tables, forklift, etc). Continue down the page for other services you may need such as utilities and food/beverage/alcohol sampling. There is also helpful information on parking, venue maps, and social media advice for how to drive the most traffic to see you at the show!

We hope these resources are helpful as you plan, set up, and generate leads and make sales through the weekend! Contact our team for help; we're here to make your show a success. The show office is located in the Graham building all hours of move-in, show, and move-out.

Questions? Call or email Erin Calabritto, Show Manager, at (919) 674-0409 or erinc@mpeshows.com for assistance.

Click Here: Exhibitor Manual ***Everyone should read the Exhibitor Manual linked at left!***

Decorator Service Manual Pre-Show Discount Order Deadline: March 21, 2025.

Internet: Wi-Fi is free of charge. 
Network: State Fair Vendor 
Wi-Fi Password: F@rmLif3?
High Speed Internet Access: Available to order by emailing this completed form to erinc@mpeshows.com ($175 per connection). Order Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025 (no orders will be accepted after this date or on-site during move-in).

Electrical: Basic electrical service is complimentary with your booth space, but must be ordered. To order, email erinc@mpeshows.com with your booth number, company name, and whether you need basic or advanced electrical (charges apply for advanced electrical). All orders after April 4, 2025 must be placed on-site in the show office during move-in.

Water: If you need access to water or a drain for your exhibit space (filling hot tubs, watering plants, etc), please request it in the show office by 3pm daily (free of charge). If you are using water to fill a hot tub, spa, or jacuzzi, you MUST have a permit from the health department at least 14 days in advance of the show and schedule an inspection on-site. Email erinc@mpeshows.com for details.

Parking: Parking is free and unlimited. Trailer parking is available in the gravel lot next to the Jim Graham Building (down the hill).

Food/Beverage/Alcohol Sampling: See below for guidelines and approval deadline.

Show Guide/Floor Plan:  View the Show Guide

Map of NC State Fairgrounds: We are in the Exposition Center and Jim Graham Building.

Contact Your Show Team

Contact us! We are available pre-show to answer any questions you may have while preparing for a successful show! On-site, we are located in our show office in the Jim Graham building during all hours of move-in, show days, and move-out. 

DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BOOTH

It's not too late to add affordable marketing opportunities or become a sponsor to increase your visibility, drive traffic to your booth, and set yourself apart from the competition! We pride ourselves on giving you the best value for your sponsorship dollars to maximize your leads at the show! Email erinc@mpeshows.com for details or ask Stacey or Brooklyn today.

Signs and floor decals with sponsorship logos

FOOD & BEVERAGE SAMPLING GUIDELINES

All food sales and related sampling must be approved by the NC State Fairgrounds and Marketplace Events. Concession style food service is not permitted (prepared foods that can be consumed immediately). Pre-packaged food and beverages (candy, chips, bottled water, etc) may not be given out as promotional items. Pre-packaged food and beverages (packaged for preparation and consumption at a later time) may be sold and sampled, pending approval of the NC State Fairgrounds and Marketplace Events show management in accordance with the guidelines below.

- Sample being offered must be a product being offered by the exhibitor
- Beverage Sample Size: 2 oz. or less
- Food Sample Size: 1 square inch or less and fit in a standard 1 inch condiment cup
- Approved sampling must be offered in compliance with any regulatory requirements from Wake Environmental Services (919) 856-7419
- Any approved sample containing alcohol will be subject to the current State Fair Alcohol Policy

Email erinc@mpeshows.com if you plan to sample or sell any kind of food or beverage no later than 10 days prior to the show for review and approval.

All Exhibitors

HOW-TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING

Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences.

Need help with your listing? If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email JenK@mpeshows.com. You can also view the tutorial video and refer to the FAQs . Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing:

Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!

WIN FREE LUNCH!

Enter to win lunch for your team at the food trucks on Sunday of the show by being a social media superstar! Follow the guidelines below to be considered:

Post about the show early and often in photos, stories, and reels! Tag the show's social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram AND use our official event hashtags! We want to SEE and SHARE your posts with attendees. A winner will be chosen by show management and announced on Saturday of the show.

Official Hashtags: #RaleighHomeShow

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit including promo images you can post!
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event! Please do NOT create your own Facebook event for the show to avoid confusion.

10 Tips for Exhibitor Success

Thank you for reviewing your Exhibitor Kit in full! Watch this quick video for our top ten tips on how to succeed in marketing your business at the home show!

HOTELS & RV SITES NEARBY

Home2 Suites by Hilton 
6825 Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-863-9330
Click here for courtesy room block, must book by 3/19/2025 to receive group discount. Contact the hotel with questions.

Wingate by Wyndham State Arena
6115 Corporate Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607

RV campsites at the fairgrounds are also available on a limited basis for a fee through the NC State Fair office.

SCAM WARNING

There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.  

CLICK HERE for more information.

MPE Exhibit/Product Acceptability Standards

Marketplace Events (MPE) wants to make clear its position on what content will not be permitted on its exhibit floors in all its US consumer home and holiday shows effective January 1, 2024. MPE shows are welcoming environments built solely to encourage face-to-face commerce.  Creating respectful, safe marketplaces where our attendees and exhibitors can come together to learn, shop, compare pricing and do business together is our highest priority.

MPE’s acceptability standards do not permit political candidates, parties or other groups promoting issues or ballot initiatives to participate as exhibitors. In addition, the display or sale of any products or services that are political/partisan in nature or that can be interpreted to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance are prohibited.  MPE’s judgment in applying these standards will be final.

MPE maintains these policies to ensure a welcoming environment for all attendees and exhibitors.