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2025 information will be posted closer to event dates
WELCOME TO THE 2025 CALGARY HOME + GARDEN SHOW EXHIBITOR KIT
THE EXHIBITOR KIT WILL BE FULLY UPDATED 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW
***REMINDER: YOU MUST PURCHASE ELECTRICAL FOR YOUR BOOTH DISPLAY THROUGH STAMPEDE. FLOORING IS MANDATORY. PLEASE READ EACH SECTION OF THE KIT, THERE IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITHIN THIS PAGE ***
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS:
There are to be no vehicles allowed on the show floor for show hours without permission from management.
No Children are allowed on the show floor during move in or move out as it is considered a construction zone during this time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
2025 Show Hours
| Show Days: | Show Hours: | Exhibitor Access: |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm *New Closing Hours | 8 am |
| Friday. February 28, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm *New Closing Hours | 11 am |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm *New Closing Hours | 9 am |
| Sunday March 2, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm *New Closing Hours | 9 am |
Exhibitor access to the show floor is only allowed 1 HOUR prior to show open on show days with the exception to opening day with your exhibitor badge.
Show Facility
Calgary Exhibition + Stampede
BMO Centre, Stampede Park
20 Roundup Way SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
Phone: 403-261-0377
Show Office
Room #101
*Marketplace Events Team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show - Monday, February 24 - Monday, March 3, 2025.
SHOW FLOOR PLAN
2025 Calgary Home Garden Show Floor Plan
EXHIBITOR BADGES
All exhibitors need to display their badge on show days to gain admittance to the show floor.
Exhibitors are given the minimum number of badges allotted to their booth automatically (see chart below) with no
form needing to be filled out. If the number of badges needed for your staff doesn't exceed the amount shown below, then simply have your staff check in at the Show Office before the show opens to receive their badge.
Please note that badges do not display exhibitor or company names but there is room to put in your personal business card.
| 100 square feet | = | 6 free badges |
| 200 square feet | = | 8 free badges |
| 300 square feet | = | 10 free badges |
| 400 square feet | = | 12 free badges |
Each additional 100 square feet gets an additional 2 badges.
If you need more than the number of badges allotted to your booth, then please fill out the Extra Badge Order Form before
February 13, 2024 and we will have them ready for you at check in.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BADGES IN YOUR BOOTH as you need them to gain access to the show floor. Replacement badges are $10 each if lost, left at home,
left in booth, a dog ate them etc.
BOOTH GUIDELINES
Review the booth guidelines to make sure your booth is designed to meet Marketplace Events and Calgary Stampede Event Services' standards:
- CHGS Booth Design Guidelines - Coming Soon!
- Calgary Stampede Safety Guidelines
- Calgary Fire Department Indoor Special Event Requirements
- City of Calgary Open Flame Permit
- Sheds, Canopies, Temporary Structures - Calgary Fire Department
- Natural Gas Rules and Regulations
- Alberta Health Services Special Events and Trade Shows Vendor Info Package
**Please note that the Calgary Fire Department requires all materials (sheds, canopies, tents, temporary structures including signage in and hung above a booth) must be approved for indoor use and have a permanently attached label indicating conformance to CAN/ULC–S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films.”
BOOTH AWARDS & TIPS!
Each year, the Calgary Home + Garden Show awards seven exhibitors, each in a different category, for standing out from their competition and peers. The categories for the booth awards are listed below, accompanied by the criteria our panel of judges look for when selecting the winning booth and company. We value all of the hard work our exhibitors put in to create their displays and design their spaces and award those who go above and beyond to put their best foot forward.
| Best In Show | Regardless of size, this booth displays the most unique display and design of any other in the show. |
| Best Large Space | This award goes out to the best booth that is 400 square feet or larger. |
| Best Medium Space | This award goes out to the best booth between 200 - 399 square feet. |
| Best Small Space | This award goes out to the best booth between 100 - 199 square feet. |
| Best Landscaping | Regardless of size, this booth displays the most unique display and design in landscaping of any other in the show. |
| Rookie of the Year | This award goes out to a New Exhibitor who had a great display. |
Things we look for:
• Meeting basic booth standards/expectations – height, signage, flooring, layout, etc
• Full floor covering (no subfloor, concrete or terracover exposed) and quality of floor covering
• Hard wall display (not mandatory but helps in the presentation of a professional display)
• Signage and signage quality
• No exposed studs or wiring (inside and outside booth)
• Paint and paint quality –
taking the time to edge, tape seams, make the paint job look professional
• Wall quality – no visible damage
• Creativity and thought evident in booth design
Booth & Exhibiting Tips
Booth Design Guidelines
ELECTRICAL | HOUSEKEEPING | PLUMBING | INTERNET
Calgary Stampede Event Services
2025 Calgary Stampede ONLINE Order Form - Coming Soon!
Deadline for Calgary Stampede Early Bird Pricing: Coming Soon!
Services Available:
- Signage Hanging
- Electrical
- Ceiling Lighting
- Floor Lighting
- Plumbing
- Telecommunications
- Internet and Computer Rentals
- Pre-purchased Exhibitor Parking Passes
- Water Hookups
- Holding Tank Rental
Other Calgary Stampede Information:
Booth Bites Program
Menus will be available on site at the Calgary Stampede Order Desk or through the Exhibitor Concierge team who will present on the floor during move-in and for the duration of the event. Payment (credit/debit) will be required when placing the order.
Exhibitors will have to place their orders at least 2 hours before the meal service daily. It will allow time for the kitchen team to prepare their meals, make the packages and make sure that everything is displayed perfectly for when the food is delivered to the exhibitors.
The Exhibitor Concierge team will provide the delivery of every “lunch box” directly to the exhibitors’ booths. These customized deliveries will be available at 2 different times options for every meal. This will allow exhibitors to take their break at their convenience, according to the hours of operation of the event.
DECORATOR SERVICES
2025 ONLINE Order Form - Coming Soon!
*Deadline for Early Bird Pricing: Coming Soon!
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: 1.800.636.8235.
Email: exhibitorserviceswest@ges.com
Services Available:
- Furnishings (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Carpet & Under Padding
- Specialty Furnishings
- GEM Exhibits and Accessories (Booths)
- Signs and Graphics
- Plants
- Installation & Dismantling Labour
- In-Booth Forklift Service
- AV Equipment/Services
TRANSPORTATION & CUSTOMS FORMS
Customs & Transportation Services Order Form
Canada Customs Invoice
Canadian Border Services Event Letter of Recognition - Coming Soon!
Shipping & Receiving
Ensure all of these items are on your label for EACH package:
Shipper Name and Cell:
Event Name:
Event Date(s):
Event Venue Name:
Event Manager Name:
Exhibitor Name (if applicable):
Box of (number) of (total shipment):
Click here for complete details.
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 do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, JenK@mpeshows.com.
Need help with your listing? Read the FAQS.
Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!
Introducing the QR Code!
A new way to accelerate leads generated onsite at the show. A floor decal with a unique QR Code will be placed in front of your booth.
Learn More...
REQUIRED READING & FORMS
Forms to Return
| Form | Details | Due |
| Safety Regulations Consent Form | Please read the Workplace Health & Safety Bulletin prior to completion of form | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Certificate of Insurance Form | Liability Insurance is required to participate in our shows. | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Contest Request Form | Any company wishing to hold a prize give-away or contest of any kind at the Show, must complete and submit this form for approval. | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Extra Badge Order Form | Require additional Badges? Complete this form and submit it to Shannon. | Feb 13, 2024 |
Required Reading
| Form | Details | Due |
| Rules, Regulations & FAQ's | Important Rules, Regulations & FAQ's for the show, services and venue. | Prior to Move-In |
| Exhibitor Listing | Have you completed enhancing your online company listing? Your Online listing is what Consumers will see about your company before attending the show. Please reach out to Sarah if you do not have your unique link. | ASAP |
Other Important Reading:
CFD - Indoor Event Special Requirements
OFFICIAL SHOW HOTEL - CALGARY MARRIOTT HOTEL
If booking direct, please ask for the "2025 Calgary Home + Garden Show" rate or book online HERE!
**Reservation deadline is Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Calgary Marriott Downtown
110 9th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 5A6
SHOW INSURANCE
Proof of trade show insurance is mandatory for our shows. Coverage dates must include Move In and Move Out. We require a copy of your policy sent to Zoe Watters to keep on file before February 14th, 2025.
Certificate of Insurance Form - Coming Soon!
We also require that we are on your policy as additional insured:
Marketplace Events LLC | Calgary Fall Home Show
PO Box 70060 Rimrock Plaza PO
Toronto, ON M3J 0H3
EXHIBITOR MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT
Move In Hours: A Voyage Control Booking Email will be sent approximately 4 weeks before the show.
As a reminder, you must set up a profile through Voyage Control and make a booking based on your code. Check your email for more information. If you cannot find it please contact your sales rep for details. Click Here for contact information.
“Should I book a move in time even if I only have a few items to unload?”.....Yes! To ensure a smooth and stress-free move in; please book a time at the loading aprons, even if it ‘s just a few items. The BMO Centre will not allow access through the front entrance or side doors.
Move-In Schedule: Check here for the dates that you will be able to book on Voyage Control - COMING SOON!
Move Out Hours:
Sunday, March 2, 2025 7PM - 10PM
Monday, March 3, 2025 8AM - 12PM
Removal or dismantling of exhibits or exhibit materials will NOT be permitted before 6PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025
The halls are considered a construction zone during these hours. Absolutely no children under the age of 14 are permitted on the show floor during this time.
PARKING
Pre-purchase your parking pass through Calgary Stampede Services - Coming Soon!
Exhibitor parking is currently in any of the gray paid lots. However, this may change.
Updates will be posted here:
An update from Calgary Stampede:
Effective August 1, 2024, Stampede parking will be managed and enforced by Calgary Parking through the ParkPlus system. Exhibitors may order parking access through the exhibitor order portal, 10 days prior to the event start date at a discounted rate. Exhibitors who pre-purchase exhibitor parking will be emailed an event code, for a designated parking lot, prior to event move in to be entered daily, registering your license plate into the ParkPlus pay machine; pre-purchase codes cannot be entered on the Park-Plus App or website and must be entered daily.
After the pre-purchase cut-off, parking can only be paid for by registering your license plate at ParkPlus pay machines located in the parking lots or paying through the ParkPlus app for iPhone or Android.
Due to limited space and the ability to accommodate other events, FREE trailer and oversized vehicle parking is permitted only in lot 25a (620 25th Avenue SE).
Parking is available on a PER vehicle PER day basis.
SELLING OR SAMPLING FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS?
The following are required to fill out sales and sampling applications:
- Any vendor that is selling food or beverage meant for consumption on site
- Any vendor that is sampling any kind of edible product
The following are required to notify Marketplace Events and complete the AHS Vendor Notification Form:
- All perishable items meant for consumption off site
- Spices
- Commercially packaged products i.e. jams, coffee, tea, non-hydrated soups, energy bars, weight loss products
Use of Cooking & Warming Devices
Guidelines for Indoor Event Demonstration Cooking
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #YYCHomeShow#CalgaryHomeShow
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
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit - Coming Soon!
TRAFFIC DRIVERS
Web Button: Increase traffic to your website with our free online button linking your customers to discounted tickets to the show. Let us know when our button is posted on your website, and we will email you 10 free tickets to the show.
Deadline: February 21, 2025
- Right click on button (below) and save
- Load image onto your website
- Hyperlink the image links to our Ticket website: https://calgaryhgs.mpetickets.com/
- Email Zoe Watters with a link to your website to verify the web button has been added
Web Button: UPDATED WEB BUTTON - COMING SOON!
Request a Promo Code: Offer your Social media followers a discounted price on tickets by letting them know your promo code. This will save your followers $4 per ticket. Email Zoe Watters for more information.
SCAM WARNING
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
We strongly recommend that all exhibitors be extremely vigilant when it comes to giving your information to any company that you are not familiar with. If you have any questions about whether or not a company is warranted in reaching out to you regarding your participation in the Show(s), please don't hesitate to reach out to your Exhibit Sales Consultant
CLICK HERE for more information.