“The Tacoma Holiday Festival exceeded our expectations! The crowd was amazing, and the energy all weekend was unmatched.
As a small business, we truly appreciated how organized and vendor-friendly the event was. We met so many wonderful customers and can’t wait to join again next year!”
First-Time Vendors
Welcome to Marketplace Events. We want to do everything we can to help our first-time vendors be successful so you can reap the benefits of live face-to-face shopping events for years to come! We know that participating can be daunting in the first year and that it takes three shows to fully perfect your display and sales strategy, so we have created this resource page to help accelerate the learning process.
Check out these videos to help you prepare for the Show!
Part 1: Tips & Tricks:
(Length time: 7:56 Minutes)
Part 2: Sales & Marketing Tips
(Length time: 1:49 Minutes)
Part 3: Renewal Tips & Show Checklist
(Length time: 1:57 Minutes)
SALES TIPS AT A GLANCE
Booth Inspiration
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RENEWALS
HOW DOES OUR RENEWAL PROGRAM WORK?
Incredibly, on average 42% of our booked vendors will sign their contract for next year before they leave the 2026 show! Our longtime vendors know the value of face-to-face shopping events in driving a high volume of sales during the holiday season! They renew onsite to secure the best booth at the best price.
Hear from vendors on why they keep coming back to Marketplace Events Holiday Shows.
Tina Cunningham
TLC Krafty Designs
“The show was beautifully presented, well marketed, and the staff is amazing. Load in and out well organized and easy.”
Inell & Dana Kirkpatrick
Nanny and NellWHY RENEW EARLY?
We offer three payment options including a monthly plan so you can secure your spot with just 10% down.
You receive the best price when you renew onsite. Typically, renewal discounts expire, and prices increase the Friday after the Show.
Not sure if you want the same spot? No problem - If you want to move or upgrade, check the box on your renewal application that reads “Contact me to move or upgrade my space.” Vendors are contacted in the order contracts are received, so you will have early access to new booth locations.
We will hold your booth space until Friday after the Show, after that, the floor is open so your space will be released into inventory for other vendors.
Our holiday shows often cap certain categories or even sell out of space early! Book early to guarantee your spot!
LOOKING FOR MORE?
Check out these additional resources to help you plan your booth space and capture more leads.
Download our Holiday Show Checklist to follow along as you plan for the upcoming show!
Vendor Listings are the most visited page of our website. Enhance yours to capture more leads before and during the Show.
Flooring is required at all MPE Shows. Here's some tips to make it easy and more affordable.
Tap the button below to go to our Digital Marketing Page to keep your followers and clients informed on where to find you in the show!
If you know of a company that would be interested in being a vendor in our holiday shows, please send through their name and number. If they book, you will receive $100 to put towards your next show!
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