The MN Field Trip & Activity EXPO
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
WHAT’S THE EXPO?
• Engage with all types of planners from all 7 group markets!
• Talk IN-PERSON & FACE-TO-FACE – Take time to get to know the planners & their needs!
• Offer drawings at your exhibit for free field trips and/or discounted activities or services.
• As producers of this popular event, we are NOT a booking agency. You work directly with the planners you meet.
What: The 2024 MN FIELD TRIP EXPO
Who: YOU and PLANNERS talk business – in person!
Where: CHS Field, St Paul
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Exhibit Time: 10am – 3pm
WHO ARE THE ATTENDEES?
Buyers & Planners will be attending the 2024 EXPO for their field trips, school events, entertainment needs, classes, camps and activities. Plus fundraising needs!
We are inviting decision-makers from:
• Teachers & Educators – Planners of public & private K-12 school field trips and onsite school programs
• PTA/PTO & Booster Club Leaders looking for Fundraisers
• Afterschool/School Age Care Summer Activity Staff
• Community Education Directors & Staff
• Homeschool Co-op Group Leaders & Field Trip Planners
• Youth Organizations (YMCA, YWCA, 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc)
• Scout Leaders (boy & girl scout leaders from multiple MN & western WI scout councils)
• Church Groups (both youth and adult)
• Library Staff
• Community Park & Recreation Staff
• Leisure Group Travel Planners & Tour Operators
• Senior Retirement Community Directors & Staff
• Active Adult & Senior Organizations (SMERF, retired, fraternal, social groups, travel, etc)
• Corporate & Independent Event Planners (Staff & Freelance)
WHO ARE THE EXHIBITORS?
EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:
• Field Trip Destinations
• Educational Presenters
• Entertainers
• Youth Party Venues (birthday, etc)
• Camps
• Travel Destinations for Tour Groups
• Event Venues
• Fundraising Programs
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
– One 6′ table and 2 chairs – pipe & drape are not available.
– Electricity – as available (limited)
– Confidential Attendee List
EXHIBITOR INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING
More info coming soon.
EXHIBITOR PRICING
– $0 for Full, Premium or Platinum Library Partners.
– $395 less Partner Discount for Digital Partners. (Discounted by 10% or 15% depending on Digital 1 or 2 Program.)
– $395 if you are not a Partner and purchasing an exhibit space from the Ala Carte price list.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE SRF BUNDLE!
Get onto the MN Field Trip Library website for a full year, plus 12 months of email & social media marketing!
– $890 when you add the full year Digital Partner 1 Partner Program to your exhibit space purchase. SAVE $45!
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AFTER August 1st add $50:
– For Digital Partners – after August 1st your rate goes up by $50.
– For Ala Carte exhibit purchases – after August 1st your price is $445.
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PAYMENT
– Your invoice will be emailed after you submit your online exhibitor registration.
– Your Payment is due prior to the 2024 EXPO (by check or credit card).
• Special Exhibit Space Locations, Upgrades and Sponsorships are available (please inquire to discuss):
– Special Locations can include high traffic front entry, endcaps and/or multiple tables
– Unique Promotions are available in emails, USPS mailings, and in the EXPO Program
– Sponsorships include major promotions, event or ticket offerings.
CAN’T EXHIBIT THIS YEAR? DO OUR LITERATURE TABLE!
Our staff will personally hand your Visitor Guide or brochure to planners at the prominently positioned EXPO LITERATURE TABLE. Provide us with at least 200 visitor guides for the Literature Table.
$195 – This does not include an exhibit space. Note: $245 after August 1st, 2024
If you offer field trips, activities, entertainment & fundraising opportunities throughout the year this show will work for you!
If you offer fundraising to make the above opportunities a reality, this show will work for you!
The activity ideas they want to find apply to all age groups, from youth & students to active adults & seniors.
For questions, and to reserve your exhibit space, please contact:
Jo Ann Huebsch • 763-402-0849 • Joann@MNFieldTripLibrary.org
Mark Peterson • 612-518-8353 • Mark@MNFieldTripLibrary.org
Thank you! We’re excited to have you working with us!