A Woman's Affair

A Woman’s Affair, sponsored by Borealis Med Spa, is a highly anticipated event and a bold representation of the quality women owned and women-oriented businesses in Fairbanks. This is a place to discuss important health issues, get tips for managing finances, shop the latest fashions, enjoy a tasty treat, learn new beauty tips and tricks, pick up home-decorating ideas, or discover a new hobby…all in one location.

The 2024 event was a ton of fun with over 160 different businesses and agencies and a public attendance of nearly 3600. The public loved the “feel” of the show and enjoyed the opportunity of gathering educational information, supporting local non-profits, and shopping.

FRIDAY NIGHT SIP & SHOP

Friday evening opens with a Sip & Shop sponsored by Robinson & Ward P.C. Certified Public Accountants. Like the rest of the weekend, the event is a ton of fun! This is a a 21 and over event, the ticket cost is $20 and includes a drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic “mocktail” options available), great Friday night-only door prizes, a weekend pass to A Woman’s Affair (a $10 value), and a goodie bag upon entry (contents vary). Hors d’oeuvres and additional drinks are available for purchase.

Please note that we have changed things up for this event this year! In the past, it has been a wine tasting with food included. We have listened to feedback, and after some forced changes due to updated liquor laws, we took the opportunity to improve the event as a whole. We are no longer focusing mostly on wine; we reduced ticket pricing, and now you have the choice to purchase food and a few options to choose from. The goodie bags are also a fun addition with vendor specials inside!

The Facts

When and Where is it taking place?

The event takes place at the Carlson Center which is the interior’s premier location for trade shows. 43,000 sq. ft. of available space laid out in single 10×10 spaces and multi spaces.

What’s the cost for the public?

Friday (21+ only) tickets cost $20 and include a drink ticket and weekend pass. Saturday and Sunday admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free, and Sunday is free to anyone who brings two cans of food for the Fairbanks Food Bank!

Woman Owned/Oriented Bussines?

If you have a woman-owned or woman-oriented business, we’d love to have you on our show! A Woman’s Affair is your chance to market your business or agency to a large cross-section of our community in a single weekend.

How do we get the word out?

$7,000 will be spent on advertising A Woman’s Affair. In addition, there will be media co-sponsors to the event that will raise our advertising budget to well over $10,000.

Vendor Info

Move-in:

Fri., April 12 – 8am to 5pm

Show Dates & Hours:

Fri., April 12 – 6pm to 9pm
Sat., April 13 – 10am to 5pm
Sun., April 14 – 11am to 5pm

Move-out:

Sun., April 14 – 5pm to 10pm

All displays must stay in place until 5pm and move-out must be completed by 10pm.

Exhibit Space:

10’x10′ = $425
10’x10′ Non-profit booth space = $350

Booth Space Rental Includes:

Pipe & drape partitions and a 110 electrical outlet. Tables and chairs are available at the arena (first come, first served) or you are welcome to bring your own.

Layout Map:

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. Early registration requires $50 down to confirm participation. 50% payment will be due January 15th with balance in full March 1. Late registrants (after Mar 1) must pay in full at time of registration. PLEASE READ our New Exhibitor Contract before sending payment.
Payment can be made online at the link provided in your invoice or checks made out to KO Productions and mailed to PO Box 10705, Fairbanks, AK 99710.