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2024 information will be posted closer to event dates
The Des Moines Holiday Boutique does not print or mail the Vendor Kit. All information can be found in the Vendor Kit and the links below.
Helpful Tips & Links
Vendor Kit – Coming Soon
Vendor Checklist - Click Here
Importnant Vendor Do's & Don'ts - Click Here
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available.
Additional Questions?
Contact Kelsey Jackson, Show Coordinator
816.601.2701 | KelseyJ@mpeshows.com
SCAM ALERT FOR VENDORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
----- NEW Political Merchandise Policy for 2024 -----
As we enter a highly volatile political environment in advance of the 2024 General Election, Marketplace Events (MPE) wants to make clear its position on what content will not be permitted on its exhibit floors in all its US consumer home and holiday shows effective January 1, 2024. MPE shows are welcoming environments built solely to encourage face-to-face commerce. Creating respectful, safe marketplaces where our attendees and exhibitors can come together to learn, shop, compare pricing and do business together is our highest priority.
MPE’s acceptability standards do not permit political candidates, parties or other groups promoting issues or ballot initiatives to participate as exhibitors. In addition, the display or sale of any products or services that are political/partisan in nature or that can be interpreted to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance are prohibited. MPE’s judgment in applying these standards will be final.
MPE maintains these policies to ensure a welcoming environment for all attendees and exhibitors.
Table of Contents
2.) Girls Night Out
3.) Artisan Vendors
4.) Show Hours
6.) Vendor Badges
7.) Show Decorator
9.) Food Sampling
10.) Show Insurance
11.) Sales Tax
12.) Show Hotel
13.) How to Set-up Your Vendor Listing
14.) Social Media Tips
15.) Scam
16.) Questions
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HOLIDAY DECOR
It is required for all vendors to incorporate holiday decor in your booth.
Click here to view examples of holiday decor
INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR NAME OUT THERE? DONATE ITEMS FOR GIRLS NIGHT OUT.
On November 15th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Holiday Boutique turns a unique shopping experience into a party with a special Girls Night Out on Friday - complete with music, entertainment and fabulous door prizes!
You can reach shoppers and gain more exposure at the show by providing a gift certificate from your business.
Further information will be posted closer to the show dates.
Deadline Coming Soon.
Want additional exposure as an Artisan?
Our Artisan designation only cost $60, and you get the following benefits.
- 12”x12” floor decal on the aisle in front of your booth
- Listed as an Artisan on our feature page of the website under “Artisan Vendors” with your logo and booth number.
- Potential for onsite PR (no guaranteed) if requested by media.
Ask your Exhibit Sales Consultant about this designation.
Artisan Vendor application deadline coming Soon.
2024 SHOW HOURS
| Friday | November 15th | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | November 16th | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | November 17th | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SCAM WARNING
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Show Decorator | Gilbert Exposition Management Services
Vendors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths.) You may supply your own tables and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered & will ensure availability of all needed items.
As an vendor, you will automatically receive an introduction email from GEMS with a Username and Temporary Password.
After you’ve logged on you will be able to order services. Should you have any questions or need to have the introduction e-mail resent, please contact GEMS by phone at 214.388.5722 Ext 1 or e-mail orders@gemsevents.com.
Discount deadline is Thursday, October 24th, 2024.
Click here to view flooring FAQ sheet.
Move-In Schedule
Each vendor will be assigned a specific date and time to set up their booth. These assignments will be communicated via color-coded map posted below 30 days prior to move-in. Driving into the building, if feasible, is only allowed during your assigned date and time. Hand carry or pushcart move-in is allowed any time during and/or after assigned time.
If a vendor will be using a vehicle as part of their booth space, vehicles Keys MUST be given to Show Management once parked in booth.
Parking
Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center for a fee, with entrances off the following streets:
3rd Street
5th Avenue
Crocker Street
The Iowa Events Center surface parking lots offer the closest and most convenient access to the facility. ADA Accessible parking is available at the Iowa Events Center by entering the lot south of Crocker Street, next to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Debit, Credit Cards, and Cash are all accepted for payment.
City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center. Street parking is available throughout downtown with the convenience of parking meters.
Vehicles may unload their product, equipment, etc. at the building, but quickly move to these designated areas after unloading. Throughout the scheduled event, if trucks need to restock, opportunities for unloading will be accommodated.
Vendors are able to park their trailers in the far North parking lot located off of 5th street. *Based on availability
Click here to view the parking map.
Move-Out
Dismantling of displays is not permitted until 5:01 pm on Sunday, November 17th.
General Move-Out Hours:
Sunday, November 17th: 5:01 pm - 10:00 pm
VENDOR BADGES
during show days without a badge.
Each company will be provided an allotment of 5 badges.
Electric | Utilities | Internet
To purchase any of these services please visit the Iowa Events Center website or contact Exhibitor Services at 515.564.8018. An advanced purchase discount is offered.
*ONLINE ORDERING WILL OPEN 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATES.
Discount Deadline October 7th, 2023.
Electrical Do's & Don'ts- Click Here
Food Sampling
The City of Des Moines & the Iowa Events Center requires that all vendors sampling food during the show have a temporary food service permit.
Event Sample Authorization Form
Temporary Food Operation Guide
Deadline Coming Soon.
Insurance Needs
Our shows have all been set up so vendors can apply using this link: Vendor Insurance Application
A few things to be aware of:
- Vendors will have to pick the show from a drop-down list that includes shows other than just those run by MPE.
- Marketplace Events is not selling this insurance and doesn’t profit from it in any way. This is simply a resource for those vendors who don’t already have the required insurance coverage per their contracts. They do not have to purchase this.
The Insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts. For easy reference, vendors are required to have:
- Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property insurance
- Coverage must be from the start of move in to the end of move out
- Coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence
- Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
- Provide a copy of certificate of insurance to MPE
Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
212.867.3642 | kar@buttine.com
Iowa Sales Tax Information
Des Moines, IA sales tax is 7.00%. Sales tax must be collected & reported to the State of Iowa.
The Iowa Department of Revenue has changed their guidelines. They now require Marketplace Events to obtain documentation from each retailer (vendor) appearing at the event, as follows:
1) Proof that the vendor possesses a valid Iowa Sales Permit, OR
2) A written statement from the vendor indicating that the product or service being sold is not subject to Iowa sales tax
Please e-mail your Iowa Sales Tax Permit Number or Written Statement to the Show Coordiantor, Kelsey Jackson at kelseyj@mpeshows.com.
Questions? Contact Taxpayer Services, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:15pm.
Telephone: 515-281-3114 | Email: idr@iowa.gov
Website: https://taxiowa..gov
Beginning July 1, 2016, the State of Iowa will no longer provide temporary sales tax permits. Vendors will be required to obtain their own permanent tax permit by going to https://tax.iowa.gov. You must obtain your permanent permit prior to the event. You can charge and collect tax as soon as you submit an application, even if you have not yet been issued a permit number. If you are required to have a state sales tax permit and you make taxable retail sales in Des Moines, you will also have to have a Des Moines permit. If you have questions pertaining to State of Iowa sales tax permits, please contact taxpayer services at 515.281.3114 or idr@iowa.gov.
For more information regarding sales taxes prior to the event please visit the Iowa Department of Revenue website.
Hotel Information
We have negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels:
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.245.5500
Click here reserve your room for $143/night.
Discount Deadline is 4pm CST, Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
HOW-TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE VENDOR LISTING
Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online vendor listing or do not receive the link, please email JenK@mpeshows.com.
Need help with your listing?
View the tutorial video - https://youtu.be/ecSxq1oKuYg and the FAQs.
To see some samples, visit the Interactive Exhibitor List section of the website.
Social Media Tips
Click to read up on our Social Media Tips and find out lots of great ways to use Social Media to promote your presence at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique!
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your holiday décor and celebrations with us.
Hashtags: ##DSMHolidayBoutique #HolidayBoutique
In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both
exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the
official event.
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2024.
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE SHOP 2023
The Holiday Boutique SHOP will be available to all holiday show vendors in 2023!
One store, ONLINE. All the shows! Opening on August 15th, the shop will be promoted to multiple markets and display products from sellers across multiple shows – that means more shoppers! If you have yet to receive your invitation to be a part of a brand-new way to connect with shoppers online and beyond the show floor, connect with us. Reach out now to receive your invitation to start selling at HolidayBoutiqueSHOP@mpeshows.com.
VENDOR WEB BUTTON
Bring potential customers to the show by providing this ticket discount on your website.
Just follow the below steps:
1. Click "access web button" to save a copy of the button (once open, right click & save the image).
ACCESS WEB BUTTON
2. Have your web developer upload the web button to your website.
3. Once the button is uploaded have your web developer link the button to:
https://desmoinesholidayboutique.tix123.com/?disc=MERRY
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LETSGETSOCIAL
Share your show pics or your holiday décor and celebrations with us.
Hashtags: ##HBOMAHolidayBoutique #HolidayBoutique
In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2024.
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit
Contact us today!
Marc H Gary, Show Manager
MarcG@MPEshows.com 816.601.2707
Sherri Huffman, Exhibit Sales Consultant
SherriH@MPEshows.com 816.601.2704
Stephanie Davisson, Exhibit Sales Consultant
StephanieD@MPEshows.com 704-969-6817
Kelsey Jackson, Operations Manager
KelseyJ@MPEshows.com 816.601.2701