Booth Show Cost-Exhibitor Show Info
Showcase Your Business & Products at the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show
Located at the Kalamazoo Expo Center Feb 25-27, 2025
LIMITED BOOTH SPACE Available
Great Lakes Gift Show Exhibitor Show Information
Kalamazoo Expo Center 2900 Lake St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Monday, February 24th 8am – 9pm (Exhibitor Set-Up)
(Show Opens) Tuesday, February 25th 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, February 26th 9am – 5pm
Thursday, February 27th 9am – 2pm
The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show is Michigan’s newest premier wholesale order writing & cash & carry show located at the Kalamazoo Expo Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The 3 day show will be February 25-27, 2025 and will be hosted at the expo centers main hall which is the largest room in the Expo Center, featuring a polished floor, concessions, restrooms, large parking area and three overhead doors and access to the covered loading dock. The Expo main inside area is 24,000 sq ft: and the dimensions: 120’x200′ which is a great option for the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show.
The three day show will feature unique artisan makers, wholesale companies & manufacturer reps showcasing new products to buyers seeking souvenirs, gifts, personal care products, jewelry & more for their retail locations throughout the Great Lakes. Tuesday February 25th, the show opens to registered buyers to meet, connect & create additional revenue streams and continuance of business’s purchasing your products.
- Limited booth space available
- Admission is FREE for qualified buyers
- Cash & Carry
- Order Writing
- Preorder and pick up at the show
- Show Specials
- Promote new product lines
- Network & Cross Market
- Meet wholesale buyers from all types of retail categories. (seasonal & year around)
- To be fair to our exhibitors we are LIMITING exhibitors and the amount of each products per category sold for a more vibrant experience
Booth Rental Costs
Stand booth size
- 10' x 10' $ 500.00
- 10' x 20' $ 900.00
- 10' x 30' $1200.00
- 10' x 40' $1500.00
- Corner Booth $50.00
Booth Specifications:
EACH 10’x10’ BOOTH INCLUDES:
- 8’ High BLACK Drape Backwall
- 3’ High BLACK Drape Sidewall
- (Corner Booths do not come with end SIDEWALL)
- Two (2) Folding Chairs
- One 8′ Covered Table
- Waist Basket and trash bags
- Wi-Fi Access
Corner booth $50.00 extra
*Electricity will be available in all exhibitor booths N/C
*There is a discount for multiple booth purchases which has already applied to the existing booth price
Types of Different Retail Business's that attend Regional Boutique, Gift & Souvenir Shows to BUY!
- Amusement Parks
- Antique Stores
- Apparel – Fashion stores
- Aquarium – Zoos
- Beach Shops
- Book Stores
- Boutiques
- Campgrounds – RV Parks
- Card – Stationary
- Christmas – Seasonal
- Coffee Shops
- Farm Markets
- Feed Mills
- Florist
- Garden Centers
- Gift Shops
- Grocery – Convenience
- Handcrafted Retailers
- Hardware Stores
- Home Goods Stores
- Hospital Gift Shop
- Hotel Gift Shop
- Jewelry Retailers
- Lighthouse Gift Shops
- Museums
- Pharmacies
- Resorts
- Salons – Spa
- Seasonal Stores
- Specialty Stores
- State Parks
- Specialty Retailers
- Toy Stores
Application: The exhibitor application for the 2025 Great Lakes Gift Show is first come first serve! We allow exhibitors to pick their booths but in the shows best interest, we reserve the right to assign, move or relocate exhibitors to other booths due to any conflict.
Why Exhibit? By exhibiting at the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show we can help you achieve and exceed your business goals. Wholesalers who want to grow their business through the wholesale market are encouraged to to apply to exhibit their products for purchases. We create a market environment that includes a variety of different business. The goal of the Great Lakes Gift Show is to promote commerce and business relations in a friendly, safe environment.
Please keep in mind that this is a new competitive show and the directors reserve the right to evaluate all submitted applications. Show management reserves the right to create balance for the show and will try to limit the amount of each type of product sold. Giving all the exhibitors a fair chance to sell products which represent the best of the Great Lakes Gift Show brand.
Exhibitor Show Perks:
- Full page ads in show directory $50.00
- Booth sitting by volunteers
- Post-show wholesale buyer contact list
- Special room rates at local area lodging properties
- Business name, website, products represented and booth# listed in the 2025 printed show directory
Directory Ad Spotlight
Want To Amplify Your Brand Before and During The Gift Show?
The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show offers full page ad opportunities that can help boost your brand’s visibility before and during the show. Have a look at our 2025 directory program and drive more interaction during the show!
Full Page Advertising Opportunities Includes:
- Standard show directory: exhibitor listing which includes company business information, website and products description additional full page black and white ad in printed show directory $50.00
- Online PDF show directory will include standard company business information, website, products description and booth#. Additional half page color ad $75.00 and full page color ad $150.00
- National Ad: Have your business logo, website and Booth # displayed on our full page display ad in 3 national gift industry magazines for $350.00. Potential reach 75K subscribers print and digital.
Have a look at our 2025 Sponsor Prospectus to see how you can drive more engagement during the show!
Exhibitor FAQs
Exhibitors can apply through the exhibitor application available on the website. It is first-come, first-served.
Booth rental costs are as follows: 10′ x 10′ for $500, 10′ x 20′ for $900, and 10′ x 30′ for $1200. Corner booths and electricity are included at no extra charge.
Each 10’x10′ booth includes an 8′ high black drape backwall, 3′ high black drape sidewall, two folding chairs, one 8′ covered table, and a waist basket with trash bags.
Exhibitors can gain brand exposure, make professional connections, target a diverse audience, and increase sales through direct interaction with potential new clients and partners.
Exhibitors have the option to purchase a full-page ad in the show directory, which will be featured in both the digital online catalog and print. Additionally, the show’s marketing campaign includes digital and social media advertising, direct mail campaigns, and more.