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WELCOME TO THE 2025 HOUSTON HOME + GARDEN SHOW EXHIBITOR KIT
February 7 - 9, 2025 @ the NRG Center
Table of Contents
- Exhibitor Webinar and Manual
- Move In and Move Out Instructions
- Show Times
- Show Decorator | GEMS
- Order Electric & Water | Freeman
- Exhibitor Internet
- Complementary Tickets
- Exhibitor Badges
- Temporary Food Permit
- Parking
- Enhance Your Exhibitor Listing
- Exhibitor QR Code
- Temporary Event Insurance
- Preferred Hotel
- FAQ
- Exhibitor Service
- Social Media Kit
- Scam Warning
Move-In Schedule with Map Found HERE
Move in is based on your booth location, please check the move in map to see what day you are able to move in.
MOVE-IN HOURS:
Wednesday February 5: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday February 6: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
***No vehicles after 2:00 pm Thursday due to carpet being placed (hand-carry only)***
Friday February 7: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
MOVE-OUT HOURS:
Sunday February 9: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday February 10: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SHOW HOURS:
Friday February 7: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday February 8: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday February 9: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SHOW DECORATOR | GEMS
Exhibitors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths). You may supply your own flooring, tables, and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered and will ensure availability of all needed items.
As an exhibitor, you will automatically receive an email introduction email from GEMS with a username and temporary password.
After you've logged on you will be able to order services. Should you have any questions or need to have the introduction email resent, please contact Jill Zinkus by phone at 214.388.5722 ext.1 or Jill@gemsevents.com.
Order online from GEMS HERE.
Discount Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025!
ORDERING ELECTRICAL and UTILITY SERVICES
- To order electrical, please fill out an Electrical Services Order Form found here and send the completed form to houstonutilities@freeman.com.
- To order plumbing, please fill out a Plumbing Services Order Form found here and send the completed form to houstonutilities@freeman.com.
- You can then pay for your electrical services here.
Electric will also be available for ordering on site at the show for an increased rate.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at 832-667-2651.
Advance Price Deadline Date: Coming Soon!
EXHIBITOR WIRELESS INTERNET INSTRUCTIONS
How to order Exhibitor Internet is here. No cost difference if you order onsite at the show.
If you require a hardline internet connection or telephone services, use the order form here.
Please note that there is complementary internet offered onsite. However, once the show opens it can be slow. If you require a more reliable connection, we do recommend you order the exhibitor internet.
Complementary Tickets
All exhibitors receive 20 complementary e-tickets and we encourage you to send them out to customers, friends, family, anyone that you think would like to attend the show.
These are sent out via email approximately 30 days ahead of the show. The email will come from noreply@mail3.microspec.com. Please note, this email can get sent to your spam folder. Please check there first before reaching out if you are unable to find them.
Complementary tickets are not to be used in lieu of an exhibitor badges for employees working your booth space.
All ticket inquiries should go to Lucy at LucyF@mpeshows.com.
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EXHIBITOR BADGES
Beginning the Friday the show opens, all exhibitors will need a badge to enter the show. Your badge will be good for the entirety of the weekend and you may enter from the main attendee entrance or the loading dock entrance.
Badges should be picked up at the show office desk during move in to be passed out to your team working the booth. If a team member is unable to receive one before the show, make sure another team member will be able to meet them at the entrance to pass them a badge.
Badge quantities given out are based off of booth size. Booths smaller than 400 sq. ft. are allotted 5 badges. Booths 400 sq. ft. and larger are allotted 10.
Exhibitor badges are not to be used as admission tickets for those you are inviting to attend the show.
TEMPORARY FOOD PERMIT APPLICATION
You may find the application form here.
Please submit completed form to LucyF@MPEshows.com
Exhibitors must have permission from show management and the NRG before giving out samples of consumables or selling consumables of any kind.
PARKING
You can find the Tan Lot parking pass order form here.
- Email the completed form to ExhibitorServices@nrgpark.com
- Unlimited in/out privileges all weekend
Access to the loading docks
Exhibitors may also park in the attendee parking (Orange Lots 8, 10, 12) for $21 (plus tax and card only) a day with no in/out privileges.
*There is no parking fee during move in.*
SEE PARKING MAP HERE
HOW TO SAVE ON PARKING
1. Park at the Fannin South Transit Center for $3 (1604 W Bellfort Blvd, Houston, TX)
2. Get on the METRORail station connected to the lot ($1.25 each way), ride for one stop, get off at Stadium Park/Astrodome.
3. Walk the few hundred feet to the NRG Center (it will be the building closest to the METRORail stop).
Trains run every 6-12 minutes!
See METRORail Map HERE
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!
Introducing the QR Code!
A new way to accelerate leads generated onsite at the show. A floor decal with a unique QR Code will be placed in front of your booth.
Learn More...
TEMPORARY EVENT INSURANCE
Temporary Event Insurance can be purchased here.
A few things to be aware of:
- Vendors will have to pick the show from a drop-down list that includes shows other than just those run by MPE.
- Marketplace Events is not selling this insurance and doesn’t profit from it in any way. This is simply a resource for those vendors who don’t already have the required insurance coverage per their contracts.
The Insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts. You may use any insurance company for insurance but it must meet the following requirements:
- Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property insurance
- Coverage must be from the start of move in to the end of move out
- Coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence
- Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
- Provide a copy of the certificate of insurance (COI) to MPE if requested
Preferred Hotel
Blossom Houston
7118 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030
T 832.734.8888
Book Here
Group rate $149 per night
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my own flooring? That is highly encouraged. Plese remember to have it completely cover your booths surface area. If you forget, you can rent flooring from our show decorator GEMS.
Can I do a giveaway like a TV? Yes, as long as you dont charge anything to enter your giveaway.
How much is internet? There is complimentary wi-fi available on site. However, it does weaken when the building is full. If you need a strong connection, please fill out the form from Smart City Networks and establish service with them. Prices packages vary.
If I am scheduled for move in on Wednesday can I still come back on Thursday? Yes, but driving your vehicle inside may not be an option.
Can my mascot walk the show? No. Unless you paid for that sponorship. Please reach out to your sales rep for additonal sponorship information.
What if I can’t make my scheduled move-in time? Please inform us with as much notice as you can.
Where do I get my exhibitor badges? Come to the show office to check-in and we will provide you with your badages. If you have a 20x20sqft booth or smaller, you will receive five Badges. If you have a larger space than 20x20, you will receive up to ten badges.
Is there storage space available in the building? Yes. Talk to a memeber of the show team and we will point you in the right direction. Please lable the products you plan on storing with your contact information.
EXHIBITOR SERVICES
If you need additional help with exhibitor services, please contact exhibitorservices@nrgpark.com.
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.
CLICK HERE for more information.
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #HoustonHomeShow #HoustonHomeGardenShow
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 2025.
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit