Northwest Sportshow Exhibitor Kit

CLICK HERE for the official EXHIBITOR KIT.

In the exhibitor kit, you will find information on exhibitor credentials, free admission passes, move-in/out, parking, mandatory tax forms, etc.
- Move-in Map with schedule: CLICK HERE
- Move-out Map with schedule: CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for the DECORATOR KIT.

In the decorator kit, you will find information on shipping, forklifts, tables/chair/carpet rental, etc.

Electricity, Water and Cleaning and other Services are ordered through the MCC

Minneapolis Convention Center
Exhibitor Services
Phone: 612.335.6550 Fax: 612.335.6600
2025 Ordering Link CLICK HERE -> Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibitor On-line Services
Advance Pricing Deadline February 25, 2025

Electrical Details:

All electrical equipment must be U.L. approved, properly wired and tagged as to type of current, voltage, phase, cycle and horsepower. Use of open clip sockets, latex or lamp cord wire, unapproved duplex or triplex attachment plugs and Romex cable is prohibited.
All 120 volt extension cords must be a 3-wire grounded type.
The MCC reserves the right to refuse connection to any exhibitor whose equipment is deemed unsafe by MCC electrical supervisors.
Utility panels and mechanical equipment rooms may not be blocked.
Only MCC staff are authorized to access electrical floor boxes and make electrical disconnections and/or connections.
Exhibitors will be financially responsible for damages to electrical equipment.
For booth electricity, follow directions as provided by Fern Expo and complete your order to the MCC 14 days prior to the first show date to receive advanced rates. Make sure to note if you need 24-hour service.

Water/Drain:

Please note only one in three of the floor boxes include a drain. All others are electrical.
For booth water/drain, see information provided by Fern Expo and complete any orders to the MCC 14 days prior to the first show date to receive advanced rates.

EXHIBITOR FORMS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Forms (click link below to open form and for more information)

Certificate of Compliance Form /ST19 - REQUIRED BY ALL EXHIBITORS

All exhibitors selling retail MUST have a Minnesota Sales Tax Identification Number. If you have questions before you are able to complete the ST19 Certificate of Compliance Form, contact the Dept. of Revenue at 651-282-5225 with your questions or to register. Additional assistance is available at 651-296-6181. www.revenue.state.mn.us
Even if you are NOT selling, the form is required by the Revenue Department for their records. You will be able to mark your status accordingly.
Documents from the Convention Center regarding food sales and sampling rules:
Food and Beverage Sales Rules - and SAMPLING RULES
Food and Beverage vendors/sampling - PLEASE READ - general process including permits
Drawings and Giveaways - Drawings must be pre-approved by show management and be completed before show closing.

Dates & Deadlines:

Final payments are due no later than February 22, 2025. Penalties for non-payment include loss of space and monies paid for the space.
Operator Certificate of Compliance (linked above) is due from EVERY exhibitor by Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Discounted rate deadlines for Decorator Services: February 14, 2025.
Shipping to show site (through Demers Expo) dates TBD.
Discounted rate deadlines for Electric through MCC: February 25, 2025.
Food and Beverage permits must be completed with the health department by February 24, 2025.

Show Hotel

The Minneapolis Hilton (two blocks from the Convention Center) is offering special rates (starting at $116 for single rate) for the Northwest Sportshow. Call 1.888.933.5363 for reservations or book online: HERE. Make sure to reference Northwest Sportshow when making reservations. Our rate is available until February 18, 2025, or until the group block sells out.

SCAM ALERT FOR EXHIBITORS

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.