2024 Exhibitor Kit

Table of Contents

1. Show Dates & Hours

2. Exhibitor Tips

3. Facility Information

4. Floor Plan

5. Required Reading & Forms

6. Online Exhibitor Listing

7. Social Media

8. Exhibitor Badges

9. Show Insurance

10. Move In

11. Move Out

12. Electrical, Food Sampling, Banner Hanging + More

13. Transportation & Customs Forms

14. Accommodations

15. Parking

16. Scam Warning

17. Extra Marketing Opportunities

18. Contact Us

Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available.

Questions? 
Contact Madelyne Lemieux, Show Coordinator
778.654.7702 | madelynel@mpeshows.com

ARE YOU A NEW EXHIBITOR, OR JUST NEED A REFRESH ON HOW THE SHOW WORKS? 

Click Here to view our How-To-Guide - a quick summary of tips and tricks for exhibiting with us!
Click Here to view our Exhibitor Training Presentation – full seminar on the show details, how to exhibit and improve your ROI!
Click Here to download and use our Lead Card - tracking leads and following up are great contributors to your success at the show!

SCAM ALERT FOR EXHIBITORS

As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists. 

2024 Show Dates & Hours:

FACILITY INFORMATION & FLOOR PLAN

RBC Convention Centre
www.wcc.mb.ca
375 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB  R3C 3J3
1.800.565.7776

Click Here for a Map of the Area

WHGS 2024 Floor Plan

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg order forms are available for download in PDF format. Please visit their website to download these documents:
http://www.wcc.mb.ca/exhibitors/order-forms/

Banner Hanging:
Please note that RBC Convention Centre needs to be made aware of any banners you wish to hang as soon as possible.  The ceiling design in Hall C also makes hanging banners a bit more complicated and you should be aware that not all will be approved by the venue. Please note your banner must be accompanied by a staff member and brought to the RBC Convention Centre Help Desk located by the North East loading dock directly on the show floor. Please drop off your banner at your scheduled move in time before beginning set up of your display. This can be ordered via the link above.

Free WiFi:
High Speed (Wireless) Internet Access
TELUS Wi-Fi Free and friendly
1. Turn Wi-Fi on
2. Select the #TELUS network
3. Open a browser
4. Enter your email address
5. Access your email inbox for the entered address
6. Accept terms from Telus email and click Submit
7. Happy browsing


Shipping:

Please use the shipping labels below for all booth contents that you are sending to the venue. Completing these clearly and placing one on each piece of your delivery ensures accuracy:
North Dock Shipping Label
South Dock Shipping Label
Labels are valid April 1 - 4.

REQUIRED READING & FORMS

Winnipeg - Must Do's
Show Rules & Regulations
Scam Alert - PLEASE READ!
RBC Fire & Safety Regulations

Tents are not permitted

ALL FLOOR TAPE USED IN THE EXHIBIT HALLS MUST BE LOWRY'S TAPE MFG.  IT CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY THROUGH CENTRAL DISPLAY.  IF OTHER TAPE IS USED AND RESIDUE IS LEFT ON THE SHOW FLOOR, THE EXHIBITOR WILL BE CHARGED A REMOVAL FEE.

OTHER OPTIONS FOR PURCHASE:
Lowry's Mfg. & Sales Ltd.
126 Mountainview Rd.
204-633-6359

2” x 33M Tape Double Sided – Part # 174:  $12.74/rl
2” x 55M Tape Single Sided – Part # 136 :  $9.06/rl

Wider variations can be ordered as long as they are the same Scapa Polyethylene adhesive tape (also available under Part # 133 and 3" widths) 

SHOW INSURANCE

Proof of trade show insurance in mandatory for our shows.  Coverage dates must include Move In and Move Out.  Liability requirements are $2,000,000 and we require a copy of your policy sent to Madelyne Lemieux to keep on file before March 28, 2024.

You may also have your insurance provider complete this form and send to Madelyne Lemieux to keep on file.

We also require that we are listed as additional insured:
Marketplace Events LLC
PO Box 70060
Rimrock Plaza PO
Toronto, ON M3J 0H3 

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. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or did not receive the link, please email our digital support rep JenK@mpeshows.com.

The information displayed on your listing will be accessible to consumers via QR code decal placed in front of your booth at the show. Watch this quick video of Bryan Baeumler explaining how they work and why they are valuable. 

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

#LetsGetSocial

Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.

Hashtags: #WPGHomeShow #WinnipegHomeShow

In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.

Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2024.

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit

Click Here for our Social Media Cheat Sheet

EXHIBITOR BADGES

Exhibitors  are  allocated  the  following  number  of  complimentary  Exhibitor  Badges  for  personnel working at the show.  Please collect your badges at the Show Office during move-in and the Exhibitor Help Desk during show hours. Exhibitor access to the RBC Convention Centre is only available with an Exhibitor Badge and they are required on the floor during show days (not required during move in). 

       Plus 2 badges for each additional 100 square feet

If you require more than your allocated number of badges listed above, please fill out the following information so we may add badges to your envelope for pick up. Additional badges are $9 each (GST Included).

WHGS24 - Extra Exhibitor Badge Form

MOVE IN INFORMATION

Each exhibitor will be given a designated time and loading dock in which to move into the show floor. 
If you have any issues with your move in time, please contact Crystal Zeemel or Kayla Donaldson.


The hours for vehicle traffic each day are as follows:

CLICK HERE FOR MOVE IN SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR MOVE IN INSTRUCTIONS

Please note that ANY 53’ trucks require approval in advance.

*Construction waste (e.g. Carpet, wood, bricks, cabinets, etc.) MUST be removed from the venue by the exhibitors. Pack out what you pack in!

MOVE OUT INFORMATION

Tear down begins Sunday at 6:15pm. Packing up your display before the show closes is a direct breach of contract and will result in a fine.

Once your booth is completely torn down you must notify the Central Display Service Desk. They will visually confirm and then allow your vehicle access. There is no waiting in line ahead of time, this holds up everyone else and the city tends to ticket vehicles waiting.

There will be a Central Display Service Desk located in the North West corner and South West corner during move out for any questions or service.

North Side exhibitors use North West Service Desk

South Side exhibitors use South West Service Desk

*Construction waste (e.g. Carpet, wood, bricks, cabinets, etc.) MUST be removed from the venue by the exhibitors. Pack out what you pack in!

Most displays should be out on Sunday. If you have a big display (10x20 or bigger) and would like to come on Monday all displays must be out by 2pm. The loading dock is open from 7:00pm on Sunday until 2:00pm on Monday. Feel free to come during the night – this is the quietest time.

MOVE OUT INSTRUCTIONS - CLICK HERE

MOVE OUT SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE

If you have any concerns or something the team should know (another show in another city right away), please contact Kayla Donaldson.

The hours for vehicle traffic each day are as follows:

Electrical, Food Sampling, Banner Hanging + More

All orders must be made through the RBC Convention Centre through their online order forms:
http://www.wcc.mb.ca/exhibitors/order-forms/ 

CENTRAL DISPLAY ORDER FORM

Central Display is pleased to be the official show contractor for the Winnipeg Home + Show. 

Click Here to Place Your Order For:
- Flooring (mandatory)
- Furniture (tables, chairs, sofas)
- Octanorm (hardwall) booths
- Exhibit Installation Services
- Janitorial
- Inbound Material Handling (advance display storage)
- Outbound Material Handling (removal of display from show floor & transportation

ADVANCED ORDER PRICING CUTOFF: MARCH 25TH, 2024

TRANSPORTATION & CUSTOMS FORMS

Accommodations

Delta Winnipeg

350 St. Mary Ave
Winnipeg, MB  
R3C 3J2 

Reservations can be made by clicking here or, calling Marriott reservations directly at 1 (844) 294-7309.  Callers must identify themselves as being with Marketplace Events in order to qualify for the group rate of $199.00. The cutoff date for this block is March 1, 2024.

PARKING

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.

EXTRA MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Stand out from the competition and increase your presence on the Show floor with our surprisingly affordable marketing options. Book an advertisement in our Show guide, or opt for placement in an e-blast or web banner to highlight your company before the Show even begins.  Click here to learn more!

Exclusive Advertising Offer:

Get a 15% Discount on your Advertising with NextHome. Click here for details. 

Contact

Kayla Donaldson, Show Manager
KaylaD@mpeshows.com 778.654.7705

Crystal Zeemel, Exhibit Sales Consultant
CrystalZ@mpeshows.com 587.323.6104

Madelyne Lemieux, Show Coordinator
madelynel@mpeshows.com 778.654.7702