November 15, 16, & 17, 2013
Carlson Center - Fairbanks, Alaska
The Holiday Marketplace is a one stop Christmas shopping extravaganza for Fairbanks and outlying areas. From hand-made soap, to beaded earrings, to imported wool sweaters...It's all together in one location on one floor with lots of free parking.
The shows continued success attracts not only local but state-wide businesses and artists. Over 182 different vendors participated in the 2012 event and it had a 3 day public attendance of 7450+.
The Holiday Marketplace has become an established, highly anticipated, annual event that Fairbanks consumers use as the kick off to their holiday shopping season. It is an excellent chance for you, the vendor, to market your goods to a wide cross section of our community. Early registration indicates another sold out event. Don't miss this once-a-year, opportunity to be part of the excitement, profit, and fun.
Preference will be given to hand made in Alaska items and items unique to the event.
The Facts
It's taking place at the Carlson Center, the interior's premier location for trade shows. There's over 43,000 sq. ft. of available space and the unique layout of this show provides 112 corner spaces with additional aisles for great traffic flow.The dates for the 2013 event are November 15, 16 & 17. Six weeks before Christmas...giving shoppers plenty of time to get those out of state gifts in the mail.
$7,000 will be spent on advertising The Holiday Marketplace. All three medias will be used, TV, Radio, and the newspaper. In addition there will be media co-sponsors to the event that will raise our advertising budget to well over $10,000.
The cost for a 10'x10' booth is $525 and includes pipe and drape partitions, electrical outlet, and 2 chairs. Additional items may be rented from the facility. A $50 deposit will confirm your space. 50% due August 15 with payment in full October 1 for those who have registered by this date. Late registrants must pay in full at time of registration......we do accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard.
There are decorating contests with awards for both best theme and best overall holiday cheer so put those thinking caps on and let's light up the show!
2012 Winners! 
MOVE-IN:
Thur., Nov. 14 - 8am to 8pm
Fri., Nov. 15 - 8am to 12 noon
SHOW DATES & HOURS:
Fri., Nov. 15 - 12 noon to 8 pm
Sat., Nov. 16 - 10 am to 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 17 - 11 am to 5 pm
MOVE-OUT :
Sun., Nov. 17 - 5 pm to 10 pm
Move-out must be completed by
10 pm Sun., Nov. 17
EXHIBIT SPACE:
10' x 10' space $525
BOOTH SPACE RENTAL INCLUDES:
pipe & drape partitions, electrical outlet and two chairs.
LAYOUT MAP:
Click here
REGISTRATION INFO:
Pre-register online, just click here! Or click here, for our printable registration.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
We will send you a space confirmation and an invoice. At this time $50 is due to confirm participation. 50% payment will be due August 15th with balance in full October 1. Late registrants (after Oct 1) must pay in full at time of registration. PLEASE READ our New Exhibitor Contract before sending payment.
Checks made out to KO Productions and mailed to 3019 Riverview Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
We do accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card on line after space confirmation or please phone (907) 474 9082 ex 1 or fax (907) 474 8368 card number, expiration date, and security code.
