2023 Exhibitor Kit

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. 

2024 information will be posted closer to event dates

Click Here for the 2023 Buffalo Home Show Exhibitor Kit

MOVE-IN SCHEDULE

Click Here for the downloadable move-in schedule.

MOVE-IN:

Due to the construction taking place at the convention center, we will reach out to you directly regarding move-in.
Please look for correspondence on your 2023 scheduled move-in date and time.

 **Exhibitors on the first floor:
Please note the building is undergoing renovations in the lobby and Franklin St entrance. They should be completed by move-in, however, with these changes, move-in will be a little different this year. We will keep you informed as we receive information from the building.

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.  

CLICK HERE for more information.

Important Notes and Forms

1. If you are sampling food, please contact Danielle Winiarski at 716-855-5511 or e-mail at info@buffaloconvention.com.   
 
2. Marketplace Events requires all exhibitors to carry Commercial General Liability insurance. John Buttine Insurance is our preferred company.

3. Vendor forms for the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center:

Electric Order Form
Internet Order Form
Water Request Order Form

4. Order furniture, signs, and labor assistance from Hale Northeastern, our show decorator. Contact Alyssa Brannigan, 716-896-6170 or csr@haleexpo.com, with questions. 

Hale Exhibitor Service Manual
Hale Payment Policy
Shipping & Material Handling Limits of Responsibility
Out-Bound Shipping Information
Buffalo Home Show Parking Pass

Order Summary Form
Bulk Carpet Order Form
Carpet & Special Back Drape Order Form
Discounted Furniture Package Form 
Table Order Form
Chairs & Accessories Order Form
Standard ID Sign Order Form
Special Sign Order Form
Banner Order Form
Sign Hanging Form
Booth Cleaning Form
Installation & Dismantling Labor & Forklift Service Form 
Freight Labels
Shipping & Material Handling Form

SHOW DATES + HOURS

Discount Parking for Exhibitors 

Click Here for a downloadable version of the exhibitor parking map.

City of Buffalo - Special Event Exhibitor Vendors License

Special Event License Form

All exhibitors selling products or contracting for future work at the show must obtain a temporary business license from the City of Buffalo. The cost is $35.00 per company (regardless of the number of booths). If applicable to your company, you are required to apply for a temporary vendor license at the Department of Permits & Inspection three weeks prior to show (acceptable forms of payment include cash, check or money order).

2023 Insurance

Marketplace Events requires all exhibitors to carry Commercial General Liability insurance. John Buttine Insurance is our preferred company. Click here.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY/ NEW YORK STATE SALES TAX REGULATIONS

All exhibitors, whether in or out of state, selling and/or displaying goods for sale or future sale at their booths are required to secure and display a Certificate of Authority from the State of New York. Exhibitors are reminded that they are responsible for collecting sales tax for State of New York. Non- registered exhibitors must submit an application for their Certificate of Authority. Please refer to the website below to secure your application. Please fill out and return your application immediately. (Use a street address on your application, not a P.O. Box) Your application can be mailed to: NYS Tax Department Sales Tax Registration Unit, W A Harriman Campus Albany, New York 1227. Your application will be processed, and your Certificate will be mailed to you. There is no fee for the Certificate of Authority.  Please complete Certificate of Authority form and fax it to Marketplace Events, 716-625-1345.

For an application and other information:
www.tax.ny.gov
P: 518-485-2889

ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING

Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link,  please email our digital support rep JenK@mpeshows.com.

Need help with your listing? Read the FAQs.

Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!

SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial

Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.

Hashtags: #BuffaloHomeShow

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.

Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2023.

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit

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