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2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

March 21, 2025 12:00 PM - March 22, 2025 5:00 PM (CDT)

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MARCH 21-22, 2025

Essentia Health Sports Center, Brainerd

A Larger Than Life Community Tradeshow!

Similar to Paul and Babe, the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber are teaming up to bring the LARGER-THAN-LIFE Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo to the area!

Elevate your business marketing and branding by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Take advantage of our early bird special, and you can secure your spot now and pay next year! Early Bird Special deadline is December 31, 2024.

EXHIBITOR ADD ONS

  • WiFi Access $25
    • Receive the password for the boosted exhibitor only WiFi
  • Late Move Out $100
    • Pack up and move out your exhibit on Monday, March 24, 2025
  • Exhibitor Networking Social Sponsor $100
    • Greet attendees at the Exhibitor Networking Social on Friday evening and receive mic time to promote your business
  • Outdoor Promotional Sign $150
    • Add your business name/logo to a double sided promotional sign near the entrance during the event
  • Lakes Proud Stamp Card $100 + Provide 2- $50 value Prizes or 4- $25 value Prizes (tagged with your business name)
  • Guarantee traffic to your booth by participating in the Lakes Proud Stamp Card!
        • Participating business logos will be added to the Lakes Proud Stamp Card
        • Participating businesses will receive a Lakes Proud stamp to use during the event
        • Attendees will visit the participating businesses/exhibitors to have their Lakes Proud Card stamped
        • Attendees will place their completed card in a box on their way out of the event
        • Winners will be contacted the following week to pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd)


Register your booth by December 31, 2024, and save $50 on your booth fee!



Sponsorships reserved for current Chamber (Brainerd Lakes, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes) or MMBA members (in good standing). 2024 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo sponsors will receive first-right-of-refusal to renew their sponsorships for 2025.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

  • Single Booth (8'x20') $4,000 (SOLD)
  • Double Booth (16'x20') $5,500 (Limited to 1)
    • Includes a single or double booth. Booth options: 69, 100
    • Business logo incorporated into event branding
    • Business name and logo included with all advertising
    • Business logo linking to your business on several websites marketing the event
    • Free WiFi access
    • Booth space located in high traffic area close to the entrance
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA SPONSOR

  • Double Booth (16'x10') $2,000 (Limited to 1)
    • Includes a double booth space
    • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
    • Business name and logo included with advertising
    • Business name or logo included with event signage
    • Free WiFi access
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening
    • Area will include bounce houses and character meet & greet

EXHIBITOR LOUNGE SPONSOR

  • Single Booth (8'x10') $2,000 (Limited to 1)
    • Includes a single both space
    • Business name and logo included with advertising
    • Business name or logo included with event signage
    • Free WiFi access
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Promote your business to exhibitors in the Exhibitor Lounge (mezzanine)
    • Provide snacks and beverages for the exhibitors in the lounge
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

PLATINUM SPONSOR

  • XL Booth (8'x20') $3,000 (SOLD)
    • Booth options: 133, 134
    • Business name and logo included with advertising
    • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
    • Free WiFi access
    • Booth space located in high traffic area
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

GOLD SPONSOR

  • Single Booth (8'x20') $2,500 (2 Available) or
  • Double Booth (16'x20') $3,500 (1 Available)
    • Booth options: 1, 36, 37, 69, 101, 132 (double booth select 2) (Limited to 6)
    • Business name and logo included with advertising
    • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
    • Free WiFi access
    • Booth space located in high traffic area
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

SILVER SPONSOR

  • Single Booth (8'x20') $2,000 (Limited to 10 / 5 Available)
    • Booth options: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 52, 53, 84, 85, 116, 117
    • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
    • Free WiFi access
    • Booth space located in high traffic area
    • Free attendance for employees working the booth
    • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening



PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS

  • Advantage Home Pros
  • American Door Works
  • Aspire Insurance Services
  • B-Dirt Construction
  • Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry
  • Central MN Adult & Teen Challenge
  • CoMitted 365 Roofing & Exteriors
  • Culligan Water Conditioning
  • Cutco
  • Dakota Storage Buildings
  • DBS Residential Solutions
  • Finken Aqua Systems
  • Garage Door Store
  • Genesis Window Cleaning
  • Hill's Auto & Tinting Solutions
  • HUG Hydronics
  • Lake Country Seamless Gutters
  • Lakes Choice Roofing & Exteriors
  • Midwest Machinery Co.
  • Mike's Tree Company
  • Minnesota Rusco
  • Northland Buildings
  • Northland Companies
  • Northland Companies Insulation
  • Northland Companies Supply
  • NorthStar Paint and Finish
  • Party Time Rental
  • Pella Windows and Doors
  • Penmac Staffing Services
  • Perrault Construction
  • Quality Equipment Sales & Service
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • RG Insurance/Strong Insurance Services
  • Schmidt roofing
  • Tastefully Simple by Amy
  • W.W. Thompson Concrete Products
  • Window Galaxy of Minnesota

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS


ATTEND

Join us Friday, March 21 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 22 (9AM-5PM) for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! Presented by TBD, this LARGER THAN LIFE tradeshow will highlight 160+ regional businesses showcasing their products and services. TBD will perform 5 FREE shows! PLUS, enjoy entertainment for the whole family: bounce house, live shows, face painting, children's play area, pop up brewery, food vendors, and much, much more!

This event is open to the public and all ages! Learn about Brainerd Lakes Area businesses, view demonstrations, enjoy tasty food, and so much more! 

Adults $5 • Seniors $4 • Kids Free!
Live entertainment shows and bounce houses are FREE with admission! Kids 15 & under are free with a paid adult. Qualifying seniors are 65+. Pay at the door with cash or check.

LAKE PROUD STAMP CARD GAME
Join the Lakes Proud movement by participating in this fun game held exclusively at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! 

  1. Take your Lakes Proud card to the exhibitors with their logo on the card.
  2. Exhibitors will place a stamp on their logo.
  3. After you've had all of the exhibitor logos stamped, complete the bottom of the card.
  4. Drop your completed Lakes Proud card in the box when you leave for a chance to win prizes.
  5. Winners will be contacted the week of March 27.
  6. Winners will pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd).



Friday, March 21, 2025
12PM-7PM 

  • All Day // 160+ Exhibitors.
  • All Day // Food Vendors.
  • All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by TBD
  • All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by TBD.
  • All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card 
  • All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
  • 3:00-5:00PM // Large building blocks for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by TBD
  • 5PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area and walking around the arenas
  • 3-7PM // FREE face painting for children by TBD
  • 4PM // Live Entertainment
  • 6PM // Live Entertainment


Saturday, March 22, 2025
9AM-5PM 

  • All Day // 160+ Exhibitors.
  • All Day // Food Vendors.
  • All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by TBD
  • All Day // Face painting & glitter tattoos for children by TBD (cost $5 or more).
  • All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
  • All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
  • 10AM-11AM // Kid's Building sponsored by TBD (available until kits are gone)
  • 10AM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
  • 11AM // Live Entertainment (TBD)
  • 11:30AM-12PM // Kid's Donut Decorating sponsored by TBD
  • 12PM-5PM // Giant Legos for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by TBD
  • 12PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
  • 1PM // Live Entertainment (TBD)
  • 2PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
  • 3PM // Live Entertainment (TBD)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (TBD): FREE WITH ADMISSION!

Show Times:

  • Friday, March 22: 4PM and 6PM
  • Saturday, March 23: 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM

Sponsored By (TBD)



KID'S PLAY AREA

Bring the kids to the Kid’s Play Area and enjoy some indoor fun! Sponsored by TBD, the Kid’s Play Area is sure to keep the little ones in your group preoccupied with lots of fun activities.

  • FREE bounce house by TBD
  • Face painting & glitter tattoos by TBD
  • Meet Bob the Builder: Friday 5PM and Saturday 10AM, 12PM and 2PM
  • Large building blocks and giant Legos for creative play

Sponsored By (TBD)


LAKE PROUD STAMP CARD GAME
Join the Lakes Proud movement by participating in this fun game held exclusively at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! 

  1. Take your Lakes Proud card to the exhibitors with their logo on the card.
  2. Exhibitors will place a stamp on their logo.
  3. After you've had all of the exhibitor logos stamped, complete the bottom of the card.
  4. Drop your completed Lakes Proud card in the box when you leave for a chance to win prizes.
  5. Winners will be contacted the week of March 27.
  6. Winners will pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd).






EVENT COORDINATORS

Sue Galligan, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
218-822-7119
sue@brainerdlakeschamber.com

Ashly Gilson, Mid-Minnesota Builders Association
218-829-4982
mmba@brainerd.net 


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Time

Friday, March 21, 2025: 12PM- 7PM 
Saturday, March 22, 2025: 9AM- 5PM

Location

Essentia Health Sports Center

Parking:

  • Main lot of the Essentia Health Sports Center
  • Side streets (do not block entrances / driveways)
  • Westgate Mall (2 blocks west of the Essentia Health Sports Center)

No parking along Jackson Street

Pricing

ATTEND

$5 - Adults (16+)
$4 - Seniors (65+)
Free - 0-15 years (must be accompanied by an adult)

 Pay at the door (cash or check) 

Fee includes admittance to the Live Entertainment!

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Contact Information

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Name: Sue Galligan
Phone: (218) 822-7119
Email: sue@brainerdlakeschamber.com
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