Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces more than 75 consumer shows in North America including home, garden, holiday and wedding shows. The 75+ combined events, in 35 markets, currently attract 22,000 exhibitors, 2 million attendees and another 3 million unique web visitors annually. The company 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.
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Why Marketplace Events?
2M
2 Million visitors & 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
268k
268,000 Facebook & 68,000 Instagram followers
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Power Lunch with Tom Baugh
Marketplace Events is enjoying sustained growth of its consumer show portfolio. CEO Tom Baugh provided TSE's Mike Thomas with insights on shows that satisfy exhibitors and the public.
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Marketplace Events Acquires Home Shows in PA, KY From Home Builder Associations
Aug 26, 2022
Less than two months after adding five holiday shows to their annual schedule, Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of home shows in Harrisburg, PA and Louisville, KY, from Home Builders Associations in each market, respectively.Press Release -
Marketplace Events Significantly Expands Holiday Show Business with Three Acquisitions and Two Launches
Jun 24, 2022
CLEVELAND, Ohio – June 24, 2022: Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest consumer show producer, is aggressively expanding its holiday show footprint with the announcement of three large holiday show acquisitions and two holiday show launches.Press Release -
Marketplace Events Acquires Christmas Show in Denver, CO from Showcase Events, Inc.
Jun 01, 2022
CLEVELAND, Ohio – May 31, 2022 – Marketplace Events has acquired the Denver Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show from Showcase Events, Inc., it was announced today, by Tom Baugh, CEO of Marketplace Events and Rick Matthews, President of Showcase Events, Inc.Press Release
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