Details & Registration – Gluten-Free New England’s 2023 Expos

exhibitor Registration &
sponsorship opportunities:
Gluten-Free New England’s 2023 ExpoS

 

Gluten-Free New England’s
Southern Connecticut Expo

Saturday, April 1st, 2023
9:30am-4:30pm

Danbury Sports Dome
Danbury, CT

100+ booths, 3,000+ attendees
Consumer event
Promotional/Attendee reach:
MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA

Gluten-Free New England’s
Boston North Shore  Expo

Saturday, October 21st, 2023
9:30am-4:30pm

Danvers Indoor Sports
Danvers, MA

100+ booths, 3,000+ attendees
Consumer event
Promotional/Attendee reach:
CT, MA, NH, VT, ME

Boston North Shore exhibitor registration deadline is
8/1/23. Early birds get the best booth locations! 

About Us

Click here for details & photos from recent expos

Facebook 27,500+ Followers
Instagram 15,300+ Followers
 event sponsorships Click here

Expo Attendee Profile
  • 65% female, age 28-55
  • Discerning, educated
  • Most married with children
  • Health conscious – label readers
  • Discretionary income
  • Whole Foods Customer

Exhibitor pricing

*Non-profit organizations serving the celiac/GF and food allergy communities may participate at no charge, but are still required to complete the registration form below and submit all applicable forms.

One Expo Both Expos
Standard Booth 10’x10′ $500 $900
Double Booth $900 $1,700
Corner Booth  $700 $1,300
Double Corner Booth $1,300 $2,500
Small Bus. Booth, 8’x8′, located in the “Small Business” area. ALL booths are located in the same room.  $300 $550
Electrical Power (no discount for 2 shows) $75 per
drop
$75 per
drop

 

Standard
Booth
Small Business
Booth
Small or large businesses Businesses with 2 employees or less
10’x10′ booth in main event area 8’x8′ booth in
“Small Business” section
One 6′ table, tablecloth,
two chairs,
garbage can,
& booth sign
One 6′ table, tablecloth,
two chairs,
garbage can,
& booth sign
Listing/booth number
in printed
event guide
Listing/booth number
in printed
event guide
Two free expo passes
to raffle off
Two free expo passes
to raffle off
Mention + link + image in Facebook event Possible mention +
link in Facebook event
Option to include one item
in 50 Influencer bags
at no cost
Option to include one item in 50 Influencer bags at additional cost of $200
Double, corner booths available Double/corner booths not available
Booth located in main event space Booth located in the same room as Standard Booths, in a dedicated “Small Business” section.

additional participation options for exhibitors
& Non-Exhibitors

*Non-exhibitors are brands/businesses not purchasing a booth at the expo
*Multiple show discount not available for options below

Option Exhibitor Non-Exhibitor 

Your logo
on all
expo name
badges
Danbury sold; Danvers still available
$1,000  $2,500
Item in 50
Deluxe
Influencer
Bags
(details below)
FREE for Standard Booths / $200 for Small Business Booths $500
Color ad in print event guide
600x600px
$50 per show $150 per show
Kids Area Sponsor
$500 per show $1000 per show
Item or coupon distributed at expo entrance
(details below)
$2,000 $2,500
Photo Booth
Sponsor

Your logo on
signage & cutouts
on our red carpet!
$500 $750
Influencer Lounge Sponsor
Your logo on large
signage
in & around our influencer lounge.
$500
1 available per expo
$750
2 available
per expo
Presentation/
Seminar Sponsor

Your logo on
signage in and around seminar
area

“Presentations Sponsored By…”
$500 $750
Send
Samples
to be distributed at the expo
(details below)
NA Inquire for pricing


Item or coupon distributed at expo entrance: 
We’ll distribute your samples at the expo entrance as we sell and scan tickets, and hand out swag bags to attendees. Includes space for one freestanding sign plus a free ad in our color print event guide, both of which you provide. Minimum 1,000 samples.
Send Samples: Send your samples to our convention contractor within the required shipping window to be handed out by event staff at our “Sample Booths.” Various other brands are distributed at the same time. Sample booth locations are listed in the event guide, and promoted beforehand. Includes a possible mention in the Facebook Event.
Item in 50 Deluxe Influencer Bags: Add an item to 50 deluxe swag bags which are distributed to Influencers at the expo and shipped across the country after the show! Includes Influencers with large followings on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.

 event sponsorships Click here

Event details

Small Business Booths: Businesses with 2 employees or less are eligible to purchase Small Business Booths, but are not required to do so. 
Sampling and Selling: This is a sampling AND selling event. Our attendees come prepared to purchase, and they purchase a LOT.
Booth assignments: Booths (both Standard and Small Business) are assigned only after payment and all paperwork have been received, with location priority given to early bookings. If you can access the registration form on this page, booths are still available.
COI: a certificate of insurance naming Gluten-Free New England as additional insured is required to participate. COI’s may be uploaded to this link. Check your insurance renewal date to be sure that it will be current for the day of the event. Expired COI’s cannot be accepted.
Temporary Food Permits: all exhibitors sampling food must purchase a temporary food permit and follow all protocols from the city of Danbury and/or the town of Danvers, MA. Links to both health departments will be in your confirmation letter after registration is complete.
Allergen Signage: an allergen sign will be provided to exhibitors. All allergens contained in your product(s) must be checked off, and the sign must be visible to all attendees.

Hotel blocks

  • Southern CT Expo Hampton Inn in Danbury, CT for Friday night, 3/31/23 and Saturday night, 4/1/23 at a rate of $129 per night for 2 doubles or one king. To access this discounted rate, reservations must be made by 2/28/23.
  • Boston North Shore Expo Hotel block is secured at Candlewood Suites in Danvers for Friday night, 10/20/23 and Saturday night, 10/21/23 at rate to be determined.

Booths and Storage: Capital Conventions will be managing booth set-up & storage for both shows. One month prior to the expo, you will receive an email from Capital detailing shipping, storage and additional booth options.
Electrical drops are available for $75 each. If you need power for your booth, you will be required to detail your power needs and upload pics of your appliances/plugs before the expo. The link for this will be in the follow-up email after registration is complete. Battery powered generators are ok. Most booths requiring power will be located on the perimeter of the venue. 

Load-in

  • Southern CT Expo: Friday 3/31/23 6pm-8:30pm. You may be able to set up earlier; stay tuned. Alternatively, you are permitted to load in on the day of the expo. Just be ready for our early birds!
  • Boston North Shore Expo Friday 10/20/23 6pm-8:30pm Boston North Shore. You may be able to access the space earlier; stay tuned. You may also load in on the day of the expo – it’s your choice – just gotta get there early!

All of the above details, links + more will be included in your emailed registration confirmation.

registration form for exhibitors & sponsors

 

Questions email or call Abby
abby@wickedglutenfree.com  860-836-5041

Gluten-Free New England is the region’s premier gluten-free resource. Follow us!Facebook:@glutenfreenewengland   Instagram: @glutenfreenewengland

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