WELCOME TO THE 2026 SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW EXHIBITOR KIT
MARCH 27-29, 2026 AT THE TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER
NO DUCT TAPE ON THE CONVENTION CENTER FLOORING. ANYONE FOUND USING DUCT TAPE ON FLOORS WILL BE CHARGED A FINE OF $500.
(Gaffer's tape and masking tape is ok to use.)
Show Hours
Friday, March 28
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 29
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 30
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Manual & Webinar
The Exhibitor Manual contains a wealth of valuable information. Please take the time to read it thoroughly and refer to it for immediate guidance and assistance. You can access the Exhibitor Manualhere.
In the exhibitor webinar, your show team takes you through important show information to help you have the best show possible.
Watch the exhibitor webinar here: COMING SOON!
Move-In & Out Information
Move-in & Out Information
Move In Map Coming Soon.
***YOUR MOVE IN DAY IS BASED ON YOUR BOOTH LOCATION.*** Check the move in map to see what day you are able to drive in.
There is NO moving in early or driving into the venue outside of your designated day. If you choose to move in after your scheduled day, it will be hand carry or carting only.
Move-in Hours:
Tuesday, March 24: 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday, March 25: 8 am - 7 pm
Booths in the main hall can drive in.
Booths in the ballroom can hand carry or cart only. No vehicles allowed in the ballroom.
Thursday, March 26: 8 am - 7 pm
Booths in the main hall can drive in until 2 pm.
No vehicles allowed inside after 2 pm on Thursday due to carpet being placed in aisles. Hand-carry or cart only.
Booths in the ballroom can hand carry or cart only. No vehicles allowed in the ballroom.
Friday, March 27: 8 am - 9 am
Hand cart and carry only. Please have booth "show ready" by 9a.
ACCESSING THE CONVENTION CENTER:
If you plan on driving into the convention center with a large vehicle or display, please check the move in map to see which door you will be entering from and if the dimensions will fit.
Roll Up Door: 11' W x 13' H
Loading Dock Door: 25' W x 14' H
MOVE IN MAP COMING SOON.
*** This map only applies to move in and move out days. During show days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 5pm) exhibitors must park at the Ramada. ***
There is a new parking system at the convention center. Parking will be free during move in, but if you do scan and pay there will be no refunds.
Move Out Hours:
Sunday, March 29: 5pm-9pm
Monday, March 30: 8a-12pm *If your schedule allows for it, we encourage exhibitors to move out Monday morning as it tends to be less busy and much easier to access the building to drive into.
Exhibitor Badges
Exhibitor Badges
Beginning the Friday the show opens, all exhibitors will need a badge to enter the show. Your badge will be good for the entirety of the weekend and you may enter from the main attendee entrance or from the fire ramp.
Badges should be picked up at the show office desk during move in to be passed out to your team working the booth. If a team member is unable to receive one before the show, they can get one from the show info desk in the main lobby before they enter the show.
Badge quantities given out are based off of booth size. Booths smaller than 400 sq. ft. are allotted 5 badges. Booths 400 sq. ft. and larger are allotted 10.
Exhibitor badges are not to be used as admission tickets for guests you are inviting to attend the show.
Complimentary Tickets
How to send out complimentary tickets
Copy and paste the Exhibitor Guest Admission Pass text below and send to your customers, family, friends, etc. The guests you invite just need to click on it and either print out the pass or show an image of it from their phone to the show office desk in the main lobby.
You may also print out the image to hand out to customers, but all tickets must be passed out prior to the show. You may not pass out tickets on show site.
If you have an email marketing list, we encourage you to use it.
Copy and paste the Exhibitor Guest Admission Pass above into your email blast.
It will route people to the image of the pass.
To redeem, your guests need to either...
Print out the pass to bring to the show. They may print it multiple times.
Show the image of the pass to the show info desk in the main lobby to receive their ticket(s).
If you'd like to be a complimentary ticket partner, please reach out to HannahG@mpeshows.com.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS MUST BE GIVEN OUT PRIOR TO THE SHOW, NOT ON SHOW SITE.
Booth Rules
Booth Rules
For a complete list of rules and regulations, please read through the Exhibitor Manual.
These are the most frequently violated booth rules:
All booths must have flooring.
Do NOT use zip ties or pierce the black fabric. If you need to hang anything on your drape, please get an S hook(s) from GEMS
You must use gaffers tape to tape down your flooring. There is absolutely no duct tape allowed to be used on the convention center flooring.
Absolutely no pop up tents or canopies.
Your booth display height cannot exceed 8 feet (unless you are 400 sq ft and larger or on a perimeter wall).
If you'd like a vehicle to be included in your booth display, you must have prior authorization from show management.
All tables must be skirted.
You must work and sell from your own booth space. Youcannot work or sell from the aisles.
You cannot break down your show space until the show closes on Sunday at 5pm.
Parking
Parking
Free parking in Lot B is only for attendees. On all show days exhibitors must park in Ramada parking lot.
There will be a shuttle to take you from the Ramada parking lot to the venue. There will be one shuttle running on a constant loop during the duration of the show, and two shuttles running 1 hour before the show starts and 30 minutes after the show ends.
Show Decorator - GEMS
Show Decorator - GEMS
Exhibitors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths, except in the ballroom). You may supply your own flooring, tables, and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered and will ensure availability of all needed items.
As an exhibitor, you will automatically receive an email 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 email resent, please contact Jill Zinkus by phone at 214.388.5722 ext.1 or Jill@gemsevents.com.
Services available to rent from GEMS:
Carpet
Tables and Chairs
Table Skirting
Forklift services (any forklift needs must be rented through GEMS. You may not use or operate your own forklift, or any other heavy machinery, inside the convention center)
There is a $325 rigging fee to be paid in full prior to the show. This covers the set up and take down.
Signs must be dropped off at the convention center on Monday, March 24th before 1pm to be hung.
Signs will be taken down Sunday night at 11pm. You may get them that night or on Monday by 12pm.
Scam Warning
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.
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
Any exhibitor offering samples at the show must be approved by both Show Management and the Tucson Convention Center first. Temporary food Permits are required from the Pima County Health Department. You can find more information and the food permit form here.All temporary food permits must be emailed to Greg Carra before the start of the event. If anyone is delinquent on this, they will not be able to sample at the venue. Please email forms to Greg.Carra@tucsonaz.gov.
Fire Marshal Rules & Regulations
Fire marshal rules and regulations, including display of motor vehicles, can be found here.
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.
The Insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts. You may use any insurance company for insurance, or your existing plan may already provide the necessary coverage, but it must meet the following requirements:
Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property insurance
Coverage must be from the start of move in until 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 the certificate of insurance (COI) to MPE if requested
It is required that we are listed on your policy as additional insured: Marketplace Events LLC 2000 Auburn Dr Ste 200 Beachwood, OH 44122
Lodging
Ramada by Wyndham Tucson, just a short walk from the Tucson Convention Center, is a proud sponsor of the Southern AZ Home Show! A huge thank you to Ramada for generously allowing Home Show exhibitors to park in their lot during the event. Be sure to visit their website for great rates!
Those who engage in business activities within the City of Tucson are required to have a City of Tucson business privilege license. For the purposes of the Southern AZ Home Show, this would include anybody who sells products or services at the event. It would also include any transaction in which a person contracts or puts down a deposit for services or products to be delivered at a later date whether within or outside the city limits. If the entity merely promotes its product or services, no license is required. Click here for more information.
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.
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!
Please feel free to use any of these graphics for your social media posts! We'd love your help in promoting the show and attracting more attendees! Feel free to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
