Welcome to the 2027 Saint John Home show EXHIBITOR GUIDE
March 12-14, 2027 TD Station
The Saint John Home Show does not print or mail the Exhibitor Guide. All information can be found in the Exhibitor Guide and the links below.
Additional Questions? Contact Sean Miller, Show Manager 1-902-483-0778 | SeanM@MPEshows.com
Exhibitor Guide
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available
Checklist
Deadline
Exhibitor Checklist
ASAP
Book your Hotel. Rooms are limited!
ASAP
Review the Fire & Emergency Rules. Please contact Sean Miller if you want to bring a tent as prior approval is required due to the Fire & Emergency Rules.
February, 2027
Get your certificate of insurance – no need to send us your Certificate of Insurance, but ensure you have it.
February 26, 2027
Advance price discount for Furnishing, Equipment and Electrical from Global Convention Services.
March 5, 2027
Pre-order deadline for Furnishing, Equipment and Electrical from Global Convention Services.
Prior to Show
Check move-in, move-out times and show hours. Prepare for move-in. General move-in is Thursday, March 11, 2027. Move-in by appointment only is Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
Exhibitor Parking
Please park in the designated exhibitor parking area. To be announced.
The visitor parking lot is there for the benefit of our mutual customers. In an effort to make it as easy as possible for them to visit the event, please help us by complying.
If you are unsure of the designated parking area location, please ask show management, who will be happy to direct you.
Facebook Event Reminder
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 is 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 company's Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.
Coming Soon: 2027 Facebook Event.
Social Media
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #SaintJohnHomeShow #SJHS
Including assets mentioning your participation in the show either through your existing email marketing efforts or by adding a small banner to your website is a great, free way to invite potential customers to meet you face-to-face on our show floor.
Coming Soon: 2027 Digital Marketing Kit (which includes show logos, social assets, and other digital marketing materials).
Coming Soon: Download our Media Kit to promote your presence at the show!
Move-In & Out Information
NEW: WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MOVE-IN PLEASE CHECK IN WITH SHOW PERSONNEL BEFORE SETTING UP.
MOVE-IN
Wednesday, March 10 , 2027
By appointment only
Thursday, March 11, 2027
8:00am – 7:00pm
All exhibits must be complete by Thursday, March 11th at 6pm. Aisle carpets will be laid at 6pm Thursday. Absolutely no dollies will be permitted on the show floor after that time. If you need additional time, please make special arrangements with Show Management.
MOVE-OUT
Sunday, March 14, 2027
4:00pm – Midnight
IMPORTANT NOTICES
If freight is still on the show floor Sunday at midnight, Show Management reserves the right to ship your freight with the Official Show Carrier (Armour/ Beyond Borders Logistics & Consulting Inc.) with all costs being billed to the exhibitor.
No exhibit may be removed in part or in whole prior to the close of the show at 4pm, Sunday, March 14, 2027.
EXHIBITOR’S ADVERTISING LITERATURE AND PRODUCT BROCHURES
All exhibitors will be permitted to hand out brochures if they wish to do so. However, all advertising circulars must be distributed from booths only and must not be placed or distributed outside your assigned site boundaries. Materials are not permitted to be distributed from event parking/registration areas. Only materials pertaining to the Official Exhibitor may be exhibited.
Please do not block your neighboring booths with an 8’ sidewall. No 8’ sidewalls are permitted past 6’ from your back wall, without permission of Show Management.
Exhibitor Badges
When you arrive for move-in please check in with show personnel before setting up. At this time, you will receive 5 exhibitor badges per 100 sq feet.
Exhibitor badges are required to identify yourself as an authorized exhibitor. Exhibitors will not be allowed access during show days without a badge. Exhibitor badges are not required during move-in. EXHIBITOR BADGES MAY NOT BE USED AS ADMISSION TICKETS.
Account Balances
Final payment for exhibit space must be made by February 15. Show management reserves the right to refuse entry to any exhibitor whose account has not been paid in full.
Badges & complimentary tickets will not be available until the account has been paid in full.
Exhibitor Promo Codes
Details coming in January 2027.
Show Decorator: Global Convention Services
Global Convention Services is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc.
Please Note: Shipments to TD Station must be prepaid and scheduled to arrive no earlier than 9am, Wednesday March 10th. Collect shipments or those arriving prior to March 10th will not be accepted by facility staff.
It is your responsibility to arrange to ship your exhibit to the show and back to your place of business, after the show is over. Please ship during the posted move-in/move-out hours only.
Exhibitor Parking
TD Station will have paid parking this year, Fee to be announced
LONG WHARF PARKING
BRANDED VECHILES, TRAILERS & TRUCKS LARGER THAN ONE-HALF TON
We ask exhibitors to park any company-branded vehicles, trailers, and trucks larger than one-half ton at Long Wharf. The designed parking area is accessible through the gates at Long Wharf and is clearly marked by signs.
We want to ensure there is ample visitor parking for the benefit of our mutual customers. In an effort to make it as easy as possible for them to visit the event, please help us by complying.
The visitor parking located around the building is there for the benefit of our mutual customers.
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for them to visit the event, please help us by complying.
If you are unsure of the designated area location, please ask parking staff or show management, who will be happy to direct you.
Insurance
Show Management is insured against public liability and property damage claims arising out of the conduct of the show. This insurance does not cover exhibitors’ property, which is placed on display at the exhibitor’s risk.
Exhibitor shall obtain and maintain at its own expense a comprehensive general liability and all risk property insurance policy acceptable to MPE for the period commencing on the first move-in date and terminating on the last move-out date. The policy shall name MPE as additional insured and insure Exhibitor against all claims of any kind arising from or in any way connected with Exhibitor’s presence or operations at the Show. The policy shall provide coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence. At the request of MPE, Exhibitor shall provide MPE with a certificate of insurance verifying the policy.
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors’ properties but Show Management nor the venue accept responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident or other causes.
Ensure you are adequately insured.
Head Office: Marketplace Events LLC, PO Box 70060 Rimrock Plaza PO, Toronto, ON, M3J 0H3, 416-644-5400
Event Name: Saint John Home Show
Event dates: March 9th – 15th, 2027 (includes set up and tear down)
Location: TD Station
99 Station Street,
Saint John, NB, E2L 4X4
Hotel Information
More Information Coming Soon
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John Harbour Side 400 Main Street and Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB E2K 4N5
Building Regulations
SMOKING REGULATIONS No smoking is permitted inside any building.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS REGULATIONS No alcohol may be consumed on show site other than during designated times and locations as specified in this Exhibitor Service Manual and/or on posted signage by the show facility. Alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden during all move-in and move-out hours. Additionally, the use or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. Any persons including exhibitors, service providers, employees, attendees or anyone else working at or attending the show that does not comply with this policy will be removed from the show and their credentials will be revoked.
ANIMALS/PETS Only Service animals are allowed inside the building during event hours of the event. HELIUM ITEMS It is not permissible to have helium-filled balloons.
Vehicles in Exhibits
If your exhibit includes a vehicle, Show Management must be informed so we can schedule a move in time. You must have a locking gas cap and you must disconnect the battery. Please leave the keys at the show office.
2. Electrical installation shall be used and maintained so as not to constitute an undue fire hazard and must be ULC or CSA approved
3. Portable electrical equipment will be inspected by the Fire Marshal
4. CABLES ON THE FLOOR CANNOT BE PLACED UNDER CARPETS OR OTHER MATERIALS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE CABLE TO OVERHEAT
5. A minimum of 1 meter shall be maintained from electrical panels or any other emergency utility shut off at all times
6. ANY cooking, reheating, candle lighting, cut trees or non-treated booth material must be approved by the fire marshal
7. Any equipment including tents or canopies that doesn’t meet fire service requirements will be removed immediately from the site. No tent over 10x10 and that tents are spaced at least 10 ft apart and placed to try and not impede the operation of the sprinkler system.
8. DO NOT HANG SIGNS FROM ANY PIPES ON THE CEILING - USE STEEL GIRDERS ONLY
NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A STEEP FINE
Enhance Your Company's Online Exhibitor Listing
Maximize your business’s exposure and attract more customers by upgrading your exhibitor listing. As an exhibitor, you have a basic listing live on the website, and now you can Enhance It! This is included in the contracted space cost and is no additional charge.
Within 24 hours, you will receive an automated email providing a link to elevate your listing. This link gives you the flexibility to make updates and changes to your listing as frequently as you like until one day after the show ends. Your listing will stay active for as long as you participate in the show.
If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or if you do not receive the email with the link, please email our digital coordinator at JenK@mpeshows.com.
Giveaways can be a great way to attract visitors and engage attendees at your booth. Please review the Show Participant Giveaway Guidelines for important information on eligible promotions, event policies, and any required approvals before conducting a giveaway.
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #SaintJohnHomeShow #SJHS
Including assets mentioning your participation in the show either through your existing email marketing efforts or by adding a small banner to your website is a great, free way to invite potential customers to meet you face-to-face on our show floor.
Coming in January 2027: 2027 Digital Marketing Kit (which includes show logos, social assets, and other digital marketing materials).
Facebook Event Reminder: 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.
Coming Soon: 2027 Facebook Event
First-Time Exhibitor Helpful Information and Tips
CLICK HERE for best practices and tips as a new exhibitor with us! We can't wait to meet you in person.
Scam Warning
SCAM ALERT FOR EXHIBITORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
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.
Show personnel will maintain a show office and show personnel will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
SCAM WARNING
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.
If you need assistance before, during, or after the show, please click hereto contact a member of the show team. On site, show personnel will maintain a show office and will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
POLITICAL POLICY
MPE prohibits political candidates, political parties, and organizations advocating for ballot initiatives or political issues from exhibiting at US consumer home and holiday shows. MPE also prohibits the display or sale of products or services that are political or partisan in nature, or that may reasonably be understood to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, or racial, sexual, or religious intolerance. MPE reserves the right to interpret and apply these standards in its sole discretion, and its determinations shall be final.
MPE shows are intended to provide welcoming, in-person commerce experiences. Our priority is to maintain respectful, safe marketplaces where attendees and exhibitors can gather to learn, shop, compare offerings, and conduct business. These standards are designed to support an inclusive and professional environment for all participants. This policy is effective January 1, 2024, for all U.S. shows.
