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Home Show Specifics and Pricing |
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Reach an Outstanding Audience of Qualified, Motivated, Project-Driven Homeowners
September 25 - 26, 2010
February 11 - 12 - 13, 2011
Be Part of The Largest, Most Innovative and Longest Running Home Show
in the Chicago Area
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Meet new customers face-to-face, build brand awareness, gain exposure, introduce new products and services, improve name recognition, enhance community relations, generate leads, schedule appointments and estimates, expand your client base and produce sales. |
September Show Hours
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February Show Hours
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Early Registration Hotel Bonus
The first 100 companies to register with contract and deposit receive two complimentary nights at Pheasant Run Resort the weekend of the show. Package includes a single (1 person) Courtyard room. Slight upgrade charges apply for double (2 people) or deluxe Tower rooms.
Meals and amenities not included. Does not apply for Corridor/Lobby booths.
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September Pricing
| Corridor Booth |
Table Top |
$400 |
| Lobby Booth |
(Varies) |
$600 and up |
| Basic Booth |
8' x 10' |
$950 |
| Single Corners |
8' x 10' |
$1,050 |
| Booth & Half |
8' x 15' |
$1,425 |
| Double Booth In Line |
8' x 20' |
$1,800 |
| 2 Booth End |
8' x 20' |
$2,000 |
| 2 Booth Endcap |
10' x 16' |
$2,000 |
| 4 Booth Endcap |
20' x 16' |
$3,600 |
February Pricing
Mega Center and Ballroom |
| Corridor Booth |
Table Top |
$600 |
| Lobby Booth |
(Varies) |
$700 and up |
| Basic Booth |
8' x 10' |
$1,250 |
| Single Corners |
8' x 10' |
$1,350 |
| Booth & Half |
8' x 15' |
$1,875 |
| Double Booth In Line |
8' x 20' |
$2,400 |
| 2 Booth End |
8' x 20' |
$2,500 |
| 2 Booth Endcap |
10' x 16' |
$2,500 |
| 4 Booth Endcap |
20' x 16' |
$4,500 |
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Also Included with Booth Package
Company listing in show program, four-color, magazine booklet
Company listing on show web site
Bright, clean, clearspan and carpeted, full-service convention facilities
Booths are 8' deep and 10' wide
Standard 8' tall back drape and 3' tall side rails
Booth I.D. sign (7"x44") and chairs
10 complimentary passes
4 exhibitor badges per company
No charge for loading & unloading
Exceptional customer service
Extensive advertising and publicity
Free parking for exhibitors and attendees
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Service Orders
Pre-order discounts apply for applications received with deposit 30 days prior to the show. On-site orders must be placed with Pheasant Run.
Pre-Order Prices |
On-Site Orders |
Skirted Tables (4', 6' or 8')
$75.00 each |
Skirted Tables (4', 6' or 8')
$80.00 each |
Electric (2000 watts)
$100.00 |
Electric (2000 watts)
$125.00 |
Forklift service is available for $75.00, which includes set up and tear down. Forklift operates on set up day from 8 a.m. to Noon and during tear down from 6 p.m. on.
Special electric orders (over 2000 watts), DSL, Wi-Fi, and/or phone lines are available upon request and must be pre-ordered 30 days prior to event.
If you need information on Material Handling, please call the Mega Center Management at 630-584-6300.
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Advertise in the Official Show Program
Maximize your exposure and leave a lasting impression with an advertisement in the Show Program. This is a high-quality, four-color glossy magazine with an impressive shelf life as a resource guide. Ads start as low as $100. For more information call Beth Wall at 630-515-1160.
Load-In Schedule and Guidelines
Set up for Ballroom & Mega Center Friday (for September)
and Thursday (for February) : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Loading doors close at 4:00 p.m. Set up ends promptly at 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors must check-in at show office by 2:00 p.m. or risk forfeiture of booth space.
Forklift service is available to companies who have pre-ordered and paid.
Forklift service will be
provided from 8:00 a.m. - Noon.
Please plan accordingly and inform drivers/set-up crews
of these guidelines.
Load-Out Schedule and Guidelines
Sunday after 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
There is a two phase loading system to maximize safety and efficiency.
Phase 1: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. - smaller displays
that are easily and quickly dismantled and loaded out into standard-sized vehicles.
Phase 2: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - larger displays that require trucks/trailers
and/or forklift service.
Forklift service begins after 6:00 p.m.
All displays must be loaded out Sunday night.
Tear down begins after 5 p.m. once the public has been cleared from the show floor. Please do not bring carts or dollies on the show floor until after 5 p.m. to prevent injury. Do not pull your vehicle up until you are packed and ready to load out. Check in with parking lot security for staging and parking, especially with large vehicles.
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Share in the Success
This is an exceptional marketing opportunity to reach qualified, motivated, project-driven homeowners. The event is well-advertised, established and has had a successful track record since 1984. Our 88% exhibitor return rate is a true testament to the productive results this show consistently delivers. Booth space is limited and generally fills several months prior to the event.
For more information, or to reserve a booth space
please contact Sally Boland or Laura McNamara at 630-515-1160,
or kp@core.com. |
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"As an exhibitor, I am thankful to be in your production. Thank you for the work I will receive."
- Larry Speranske of Air Maker |

"Already looking forward to the next show - our results from the fall show were great."
- Glenn Keller of Kitchen Tune Up |

"Congratulations to you and your staff on a wonderful show this past weekend. It seems like every show gets better and better."
- Laura Gleamza of Laura Gwyn Interiors |

"It was a pleasure working with you all at the home show at Pheasant Run. You were all great to work with and always had great smiles on your faces. I am looking forward to doing the show in September."
- Rashida Shams of RF Interiors |

"I received unbelievable results from this show. I have scheduled over 20 appointments and people continue to call almost every day. Your shows are so well organized and marketed that I never have to consider trying a different show."
- Debbie Cerone of Cerone Designs |

"Thank you so much for all your help getting us into the Fall Old House New House. We had a great exhibit and made some valuable contacts for our programs."
- Monica Jenkins of Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc. |

"We enjoyed working with all of you during this last show. Also, thank you for the hotel voucher - being able to stay on-site makes working the show more convenient - not to mention fun!"
- Laura of Jalapeno Paint Werx |
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