NEW: WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MOVE-IN PLEASE CHECK IN WITH SHOW PERSONNEL BEFORE SETTING UP.
MOVE-IN
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
8:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:30am – 6:00pm
All exhibits must be complete by Thursday, October 2nd at 6pm. Aisle carpets will be laid at 6pm Thursday. Absolutely no dollies will be permitted on the show floor after that time. If you need additional time, please make special arrangements with Show Management.
MOVE-OUT
Sunday, October 5, 2025
4:00pm – 8:00pm
IMPORTANT NOTICES
If freight is still on the show floor Monday at 10am, Show Management reserves the right to ship your freight with the Official Show Carrier (Armour/ Beyond Borders Logistics & Consulting Inc.) with all costs being billed to the exhibitor.
No exhibit may be removed in part or in whole prior to the close of the show at 4pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Show Hours
Friday, October 3
Noon – 8:00pm
Saturday, October 4
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 5
10:00am – 4:00pm
Booth Guidlines
EXHIBITOR’S ADVERTISING LITERATURE AND PRODUCT BROCHURES All exhibitors will be permitted to hand out brochures if they wish to do so. However, all advertising circulars must be distributed from booths only and must not be placed or distributed outside your assigned site boundaries. Materials are not permitted to be distributed from event parking/registration areas. Only materials pertaining to the Official Exhibitor may be exhibited.
Please do not block your neighboring booths with an 8’ sidewall. No 8’ sidewalls are permitted past 6’ from your back wall, without permission of Show Management.
Exhibitor Badges
When you arrive for move-in please check in with show personnel before setting up. At this time, you will receive 5 exhibitor badges per 100 sq feet.
Exhibitor badges are required to identify yourself as an authorized exhibitor. Exhibitors will not be allowed access during show days without a badge. Exhibitor badges are not required during move-in. EXHIBITOR BADGES MAY NOT BE USED AS ADMISSION TICKETS.
Complimentary Tickets
Details Coming Soon
Show Decorator: Global Convention Services
Global Convention Services is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc.
Advance Price Deadline : September 19, 2025 Ordering Deadline : September 26, 2025 Send completed form along with Method of Payment to info@globalcenvention.ca
Telecommunications | Internet
Details Coming Soon
Exhibitor Wifi
Details Coming Soon
Food Sampling
If you have food/beverage samples or products they must be pre-approved by show management and the facility.
Direct Shipment
Shipping Address
Halifax Exhibition Centre – Google Maps 200 Prospect Road, Halifax, NS, B3T 1P2 Phone: (902) 876-1811 • Fax: (902) 876-8551 Please Note: Shipments to Halifax Exhibition Centre must be prepaid and scheduled to arrive no earlier than 8:30am, Wednesday October 1st Collect shipments or those arriving prior to October 1st will not be accepted by facility staff.
It is your responsibility to arrange to ship your exhibit to the show and back to your place of business, after the show is over. Please ship during the posted move-in/move-out hours only.
Exhibitor Parking
Please park in the designated exhibitor parking area located to the right of the building through the gates.
The visitor parking in front of the building is there for the benefit of our mutual customers.
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for them to visit the event, please help us by complying.
If you are unsure of the designated area location, please ask parking staff or show management, who will be happy to direct you.
Insurance
Show Management is insured against public liability and property damage claims arising out of the conduct of the show. This insurance does not cover exhibitors’ property, which is placed on display at the exhibitor’s risk.
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors’ properties but Show Management nor the venue accept responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident or other causes. Ensure you are adequately insured.
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel 250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 1J4 Starting at $179.00 per night Call 1-800-528-1234 or 1-902-477-5611 Or Click Here to Book Online
Moxy Halifax Downtown 5417 Cogswell Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1R1 Starting at $159.00 per night Call 1-902-377-6699 Or Click Here to Book Online
Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake 88 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax NS B3S 1A2 Starting at $159.00 per night Call 902-405-4555 UseBlock Name - Halifax Fall Home Show
Coastal Inn Halifax 98 Chain Lake Dr., Halifax, NS B3S 1A2 Starting at $159.00 per night Call 1-902-450-3020 UseBlock Name - Halifax Fall Home Show
Building Regulations
SMOKING REGULATIONS No smoking is permitted inside any building.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS REGULATIONS No alcohol may be consumed on show site other than during designated times and locations as specified in this Exhibitor Service Manual and/or on posted signage by the show facility. Alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden during all move-in and move-out hours. Additionally, the use or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. Any persons including exhibitors, service providers, employees, attendees or anyone else working at or attending the show that does not comply with this policy will be removed from the show and their credentials will be revoked.
ANIMALS/PETS Only Service animals are allowed inside the building during event hours of the event. HELIUM ITEMS It is not permissible to have helium-filled balloons.
Vehicles in Exhibits
If your exhibit includes a vehicle, Show Management must be informed so we can schedule a move in time. You must have a locking gas cap and you must disconnect the battery. Please leave the keys at the show office.
Social Media
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
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.
Show personnel will maintain a show office and show personnel will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
Fire & Emergency Rules & Regulations
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Service WILL ENFORCE the following rules. For a full list of guidelines please see attached document CLICK HERE
1. Do not block the exits
2. Electrical installation shall be used and maintained so as not to constitute an undue fire hazard and must be ULC or CSA approved
3. Portable electrical equipment will be inspected by the Fire Marshal
4. CABLES ON THE FLOOR CANNOT BE PLACED UNDER CARPETS OR OTHER MATERIALS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE CABLE TO OVERHEAT
5. A minimum of 1 meter shall be maintained from electrical panels or any other emergency utility shut off at all times
6. ANY cooking, reheating, candle lighting, cut trees or non-treated booth material must be approved by the fire marshal
7. Any equipment, including tents or canopies, that does not meet fire service requirements will be removed immediately from the site. All tents must meet flame resistance standards—either CAN/ULC S109 or NFPA 701—and must have appropriate documentation or tags on-site to verify compliance. Tents larger than 10’ x 10’ are not permitted. Additionally, all tents must be spaced at least 10 feet apart and positioned to avoid obstructing the operation of the sprinkler system
8. DO NOT HANG SIGNS FROM ANY PIPES ON THE CEILING - USE STEEL GIRDERS ONLY
NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A STEEP FINE
Scam Warning
SCAM ALERT FOR EXHIBITORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
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.
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.
If you need assistance before, during, or after the show, please click hereto contact a member of the show team. On site, show personnel will maintain a show office and will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING
Maximize your business’s exposure and attract more customers by upgrading your exhibitor listing. As an exhibitor, you have a basic listing live on the website, and now you can Enhance It! This is included in the contracted space cost and is no additional charge.
Within 24 hours, you will receive an automated email providing a link to elevate your listing. This link gives you the flexibility to make updates and changes to your listing as frequently as you like until one day after the show ends. Your listing will stay active for as long as you participate in the show.
If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or if you do not receive the email with the link, please email our digital coordinator at JenK@mpeshows.com.
For any assistance with your listing, please consult the FAQ section.
We believe this opportunity will greatly benefit your business and we are excited to assist in maximizing your presence at the show.
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.
