YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MOVE-IN TIMES, ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW. PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR ASSIGNED MOVE-IN TIME TO RELIEVE CONJESTION AND EXPEDIATE MOVE-IN
Move-in must be completed by 8:00pm on Thursday, March 19th.
Make sure to clear all trash, boxes, crates, etc. from the aisles on Thursday, March 19th.
If you need additional time, please make special arrangements with Show Management.
MOVE-OUT
Sunday
March 22nd, 2026
Assigned Times 5:01pm – 10:00pm
Monday
March 23, 2026
Assigned Times 8:00am – 12:00pm
RED SECTION is last in, first out. Booths in this section must move out Sunday immediately following show close to clear a pathway to loading dock doors. Exhibitors located in the RED ZONE will be provided a Dock Pass, allowing your vehicle to proceed to the front of the line.
The aisle carpet will be removed on Sunday night immediately after closing. After aisles are clear of carpet, vehicles may enter the building for loading heavy items, as long as there is a pathway for access.
NO EXHIBIT CAN BE REMOVED, EVEN IN PART, UNTIL IT IS ANNOUNCED OVER THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM THAT IT IS PERMISSIBLE, LISTEN FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT - IT WILL BE LOUD AND CLEAR!
During Move-Out everything that your company brought to the Show must be removed or disposed of after the Show. If not, there will be a charge to your company for cleanup. Any damage to the facility floor will be charged to your company.
All Booths must be removed by 12PM Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Show Hours
Friday
March 20th, 2026
10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday
March 21st, 2026
10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday
March 2nd, 2026
11:00am – 5:00pm
Booth Guidelines
MPE provides each inline exhibitor with a back curtain 8 feet in height, two side curtains, each 3 feet in height and an ID sign with company name and booth number. A corner booth has only back drape. An island booth, opens on all sides, does not have any pipe and drape or ID sign.
Inline booth displays, including signage, shall not exceed 8 feet in height. Signs exceeding booth height requirements must be approved by show management or exhibitor may be asked to remove. Your display may be 8 feet high for the width of your back drape (this only applies to inline spaces). On each side you will have a 3 feet high side curtain. For inline spaces, your display may remain 8 feet in height from the back wall, up to 5 feet from the aisle, or ½ the depth of your booth. For the remaining 5 feet, your display must return to the same 3 feet height of the side curtain. No pop-up tents allowed unless in an island booth. All flag banners must meet sight guidelines.
All unfinished portions of displays must be draped or finished to be pleasant to the public view. Show Management may require exhibitors to purchase drape if display is not finished adequately. Your own flooring is REQUIRED.
If your exhibit space is a peninsula, special restrictions may apply as indicated by your sales representative.
8’ high x 10’ wide x 3’ front to back sides
Booth Behavior
All booth representatives should engage with attendees in a professional and respectful manner. While it's important to initiate conversations, interactions should be welcoming, not aggressive. A simple question like, "What brings you to the show?" is a great way to start a discussion. However, if an attendee declines or says, "No, thank you," respect their response and do not persist. By upholding these standards, we ensure all attendees will have a positive and inviting experience that encourages genuine engagement while maintaining professionalism and courtesy at all times.
Exhibitor Badges
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.
Five (5) exhibitor badges are provided for 200 square feet of space or less.
Ten (10) exhibitor badges are provided for 201 square feet of space or more.
You are encouraged to drop off your badge each night in the Show Office, so that your company does not run
out of badges.
Complimentary Tickets
Each exhibitor will receive online ticket redemption codes valid for 5 complimentary tickets per 100 square
feet (Max 30 tickets) to the show. These will be emailed out three weeks prior to the show. Tickets will only be
emailed out if your account has been settled in full. Pass your unique code along to your customers, who can
go online and use it as a coupon code to redeem free tickets to the show using our eTicketing system. If you
do not receive your tickets or you would like to request more, contact nicolep@mpeshows.com.
If you wish to leave tickets at Will Call, you may redeem and print tickets using your unique code. See Will Call
section below for how to leave them for your guests at the show.
Flooring and Tape
Flooring is not included in the cost of your exhibit booth. It is mandatory that all exhibit booths are carpeted or have some type of clean, professional-looking floor covering that covers 100% of the booth’s square footage. Carpeting, Astroturf, hardwood, tile, vinyl flooring etc., may be used.
Visqueen must be placed on the floor before laying bricks, patios, mulch, etc. Do not drill holes, paint, nail glue or affix flooring to the Fairgrounds flooring. Any damage to the Galleria flooring will be repaired at the exhibitor's expense.
Show Decorator
Gilbert Exposition Management Services (GEMS) is our show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage, etc. Please order directly with them using their online ordering portal.
You will receive a separate email containing your log in credentials from orders@gemevents.com. If you have not received your login information, please be sure to check your junk/spam folder and if you still don't see it, please email jill@gemsevents.com and they will resend it. ORDER PRIOR TO SHOW WEEK TO GUARANTEE ORDERS. Use GEMS’ Online Portal, this can be found on the online Exhibitor Kit. All orders are due by Friday before show opening.
Here you will find all the exhibitor services forms you will need. You can order services from the Cobb Galleria directly online, please click here to find instructions to do so!
Please note that standard Wi-Fi at the Cobb Galleria Centre is FREE!
Temporary Food Permits
If you are sampling food & beverage in your booth, you will need to fill out and submit the following forms to Cobb Galleria and the Georgia Department of Public Health.
GEMS charges a drayage fee for handling any materials delivered to the convention center. Deliveries without company name and booth number will be declined. Contact GEMS if you are sending shipments ahead of your arrival. Marketplace Events and Gas South Convention Center are not authorized to accept your shipment. All shipments must go through GEMS, please contact them for pricing on handling shipments.
Parking
Parking at the Cobb Galleria Centre is $10 per vehicle, per day at the red, green and blue lots. Only debit & credit cards are accepted for payment.
Special Conditions
Truist Park Event Days: On Truist Park event days, special event rates apply. Patrons attending events at Cobb Galleria Centre or patrons of the Galleria Specialty Shops receive a validation reducing the parking fee back to $10.
Overnight Parking: Permitted only for guests of the Cobb Galleria Centre and Renaissance Waverly Hotel. All others may be towed.
Non-Permissible Areas: Parking is not allowed at Cumberland Mall or Akers Mill Square. Violators are subject to towing.
Dedicated Parking: Parking facilities are reserved for customers and employees. Truist Park and Battery Atlanta attendees must use designated parking areas provided by the Atlanta Braves.
Red Deck: Accessed from the main (rotunda) entrance to Cobb Galleria Centre. Max Vehicle Height: 6'8".
Green Deck: Accessed from Johnny Gresham Circle off of Galleria Drive. No oversize vehicles permitted.
Blue Deck: Located across Galleria Drive, featuring an underground tunnel that provides sheltered access to the front entrance of the Cobb Galleria Centre. No oversized vehicles permitted.
For any questions concerning parking, call, (770) 272-1865. Questions about security call, (770) 989-5065.
Atlanta Sales Tax Information
Any unregistered vendors (those without a sales tax account with the State of Georgia), will need to fill out and complete this form.
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 assumes no responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident or other causes. Please refer to items #4 and 5 on your exhibitor contract/application or contact Show Management if you have questions.
No smoking is permitted inside any building at the fairgrounds.
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.
Sale of Merchandise at the Show
All Exhibitors are reminded that to sell products "cash and carry" during the show, you must comply with all rules and regulations of Marketplace Events. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining any such permits as required. Only merchandise approved by the show may be sold. No food or drinks may be sold without the approval of show management and Fairgrounds Concessions.
Local Cobb County Sales tax is 6%.
Animals/Pets
Service animals are allowed inside the building during event hours of the event. Personal pets are not allowed unless preauthorized by show management.
Helium items
No exhibitor will be permitted on the roof of the building for the purpose of installing aerials or for any other reason.
NO HELIUM, PROPANE OR GAS CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED BY ORDER OF THE COBB GALLERIA CENTRE.
HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE GIVEN OUT TO VISITORS OR BE APART OF YOUR DISPLAY.
Fire Regulations
Pine straw is not allowed unless treated with a flame-retardant spray. Proof with pictures and receipts should be kept for Fire Marshal’s inspection.
No flammable products, open flames, or flammable display materials, etc. are permitted in the exposition hall by order of the Fire Department and the Facility Security Department. Enclosed structures under 300 sq.ft. must have a fire extinguisher and smoke detector. Enclosed structures of over 300 sq.ft. must install a sprinkler system inside the structure. No cartons, boxes, or crates may be stored behind booth curtains.
All material used in the construction and decoration of an exhibit must be flame retardant. This includes scenery, backdrops, drapes, table, and dust covers.
No hazardous material will be permitted in an exhibit.
No vehicles or other apparatus, which has a fuel tank, will be permitted as a display without written permission from show management.
THE FIRE MARSHALL OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY FINAL DECISION REGARDING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
Vehicles in Exhibits
If you plan on having a vehicle in your booth as part of your display, please contact Show Management for approval and move-in instructions. You must also complete a form for the Cobb Galleria before move in to have your vehicle on the show floor.
All vehicles must have a locking gas cap or gas cap sealed with tape and no more than 1/4 tank of gas in the vehicle in accordance with the Atlanta State Fire Marshal.
A set of keys must be left with Show Management for the duration of the show.
All vehicle batteries must be disconnected, and cables taped.
QR Code Instructions
A new way to accelerate leads generated onsite at the show. A floor decal with a unique QR Code will be placed in front of your booth.
Enhancing your exhibitor listing also updates the information displayed on your QR Code!
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
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.
If you need assistance before, during, or after the show, please click hereto contact a member of the show team. On site, the Show Office is located in Meeting Room #120, which is opposite the entrance doors of Hall A.
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10 Tips for Exhibitor Success
Thank you for reviewing your Exhibitor Kit in full! Watch this quick video for our top ten tips on how to succeed in marketing your business at the home show!
First-Time Exhibitor Helpful Information and Tips
CLICK HERE for best practices and tips as a new exhibitor with us! We can't wait to meet you in person.
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.
The QR Code Program is an innovative way to boost leads generated onsite at the show. It enables show attendees to scan a QR code, which we print and place in front of your booth, to easily view and save your company information. View Video.
Post about the show early and often in photos, stories, and reels! Tag the show's social media accounts on Facebookand Instagram AND use our official event hashtags! We want to SEE and SHARE your posts with attendees.
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.
The QR Code Program is an innovative way to boost leads generated onsite at the show. It enables show attendees to scan a QR code, which we print and place in front of your booth, to easily view and save your company information. View Video.
