2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo
Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 PM - Saturday, March 22, 2025 5:00 PM (CDT)
Description
MARCH 21-23, 2025
Essentia Health Sports Center, Brainerd
A Larger Than Life Community Tradeshow!
Just like Paul and Babe, the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber are joining forces to bring the LARGER THAN LIFE Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo to the BLA!
Advance your business marketing and branding to the next level by being a sponsor or exhibitor. Take advantage of our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (SAVE $50; Deadline is December 31, 2024) plus you can commit now and pay next year!
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 Lotto $100 + 2- $50 value prizes
- Participating business logos will be added to the Lakes Proud Lotto card
- Participating businesses will receive a helium balloon to denote their booth space
- Participating businesses will display their prizes at their booth space
- A collection box will be provided to have displayed at the participating business booths
- Adult attendees will receive 2 Free lottery tickets and the Lakes Proud Lotto card listing the participating businesses
- Attendees will visit participating exhibitors and determine which prizes they want to have a chance to win
- Attendees will be able to purchase more lotto tickets at the entrance
- Winning tickets will be contacted the week of March 24
- Winners will pick up their prizes at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber
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 (Limited to 2)
- 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 (Limited to 2)
- 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
- Double Booth (16'x20') $3,500
- 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)
- 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
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.
Lakes Proud Lotto • Receive 1 FREE Lotto Ticket • Additional Tickets $5/5
Enter to win chances for Lakes Proud prizes! Need not be present to win. Complete details below.
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 Lotto (additional tickets available to purchase at the entrance).
- 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 Lotto (additional tickets available to purchase at the entrance).
- 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)
Lakes Proud Lotto
Join the Lakes Proud movement by participating in this fun lottery for prizes held exclusively at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo!
- Adult attendees will receive 2 FREE lottery tickets and a listing of the exhibitors with Lakes Proud prizes
- Place your lottery ticket in the box at the exhibitors’ booths for a chance to win prizes
- Additional lottery tickets can be purchased at the door for more chances to win prizes ($5 / 5, $10 / 10 or $20 / 20). Sold only in $5 increments.
- Winning tickets will be contacted the week of March 24
- Winners will pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd).
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS
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!
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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!
502 Jackson Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
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
Friday, March 21, 2025: 12PM- 7PM
Saturday, March 22, 2025: 9AM- 5PM
Product Demonstration
Health & Wellness
Culinary Events
Family Activity
Community Events
Recreation
Education
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