2023 Exhibitor Kit

2024 information will be posted closer to event dates

Exhibitor Manual

Move-In Schedule and Map

Map to Palmer Events Center Service Yard

GEMS Decorator Online Ordering

Discount deadline is Friday, March 3, 2023. Trouble logging in? Contact Jill Zinkus 214.388.5722 ext. 1 or jill@gemsevents.com

GEMS Show Info Austin Spring

Utilities

Electricity, Internet, Phone, Water & Drainage is provided by the Palmer Events Center and can be ordered here: https://www.palmereventscenter.com/exhibit/
Please contact Exhibitor Services 512.404.4000 if you have any questions regarding services or ordering procedures.
WIFI 3Mbps per device is available throughout the building, free of charge.

Discount rate deadline: March 8

Standard rate deadline: March 19

Floor rate applies: March 20

Exhibitor Utility Packet

Food & Beverage Permit Application

Any exhibitor wanting to sample at the show must be approved by both Show Management and the Venue first.  A sampling form and a Food & Beverage Permit application must be completed and sent to LucyF@mpeshows.com by March 11. The permit fee of $280 is due upon application submission. Contact Lucy for payment 816.601.2706.

Parking

You will be able to park at the four-story, 1,200-space garage located next to the Palmer Event Center. It has two entrances, one on Riverside Dr. and another on Barton Springs Rd. Parking is $10 per vehicle, with no overnight parking allowed. You can find more information about parking here.

MOVE-IN HOURS:

Wednesday, March 22:  8:00 am - 7:00 pm (no drive in access on Thursday)

Thursday, March 23:     8:00 am - 7:00 pm 
No vehicles after 2:00 pm Thursday (hand-carry only)

Friday, March 24:         8:00 am - 10 am (no drive in access, hand-carry only)

SHOW HOURS:

Friday, March 24:        11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 25:    10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, March 26:      11:00 am - 6:00 pm

MOVE-OUT HOURS:

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. 
 
Click here for more information.

ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING

Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, JenK@mpeshows.com.

Need help with your listing? Read the FAQS.

Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!

SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial

Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.

Hashtags: #AustinHomeShow

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.

Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2023.

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit

PREFERRED HOTEL

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
211 East 3rd Street/ Austin, TX 78701

Call 1-855-556-1272 for reservations or call the hotel directly at 512-476-4440 and use the group code G-MP03 or mention the group name AUSTIN HOME & GARDEN SPRING SHOW 2023 to book. 

Receive a group discount on your room through March 7, 2023.

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyatt-place-austin-downtown/auszd?corp_id=G-MP03