Booth Show Cost-Exhibitor Show Info
Showcase Your Business & Products at the Upper Midwest Gift Show
The Upper Midwest Gift Show is the Midwest’s newest premier wholesale order writing & cash & carry 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. Registered buyers will attend 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
Standard booth size
- 10' x 10' $ 750.00
- 10' x 20' $ 1300.00
- 10' x 30' $1800.00
- 10' x 40' $2200.00
- 10' x 50' $2500.00
- End Caps Booth 10' x 20' $1700
- End Caps Booth 10' x40' $2600
- Corner Booth $850.00
- Premium High Traffic Booth $850.00
- Premium Aisle Double Booth $1700
- CORNER BOOTHS ARE NOT DISCOUNTED
- Electricity $50.00 per booth
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
* Electricity will be available in all exhibitor booths. Exhibitors will responsible for electricity cost.
*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 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 Upper Midwest Gift Show is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibitors are allowed to select their booth locations; however, in the best interest of the show, management reserves the right to assign, move, or relocate exhibitors if necessary due to conflicts or layout considerations.
Why Exhibit?
By exhibiting at the Upper Midwest Gift Show, you can position your brand to achieve and exceed your business goals. Wholesalers looking to grow their business through the wholesale marketplace are encouraged to apply and showcase their products for purchase. We create a dynamic market environment that includes a wide variety of businesses, with the goal of promoting commerce and building strong business relationships in a friendly and professional setting.
Please note that this is a new and competitive show, and the directors reserve the right to review and evaluate all submitted applications. Show management also reserves the right to maintain balance within the show by limiting the number of exhibitors offering similar products. This helps ensure that all exhibitors have a fair opportunity to succeed while representing the quality and standards of the Great Lakes Promotions brand.
Exhibitor Show Perks:
- Half of Full page color ads in show directory opportunities.
- 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 2026 printed show directory
Directory Ad Spotlight
Want To Amplify Your Brand Before and During The Gift Show?
The Upper Midwest 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 2026 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.
- Half Page color ad $100.00
- Full page color ad in printed show directory $200.00
- Digital online PDF show directory attached with email blast, will include standard company business information, website, products description and booth#.
Have a look at our 2026 Sponsor Prospectus to see how you can drive more engagement during the show!
Exhibitor FAQs
Exhibitors can apply through the exhibitor pre-registration application available on the website. It is first-come, first-served.
Booth rental costs are as follows: 10′ x 10′ for $600, 10′ x 20′ for $1100, and 10′ x 30′ for $1600 & 10×40 $1900. Corner booths $675.00 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.
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