West Michigan Home and Garden Show

February 27 - March 2, 2025

Welcome to your Online Exhibitor Kit!

See below for important information about the show.

Show Dates & Times:

Thursday, Feb 27        2pm – 8pm
Friday, Feb 28      12pm – 9pm
Saturday, March 1      10am – 8pm
Sunday, March 2       11am – 5pm

Admission:

Exhibitor VIP Tickets$6
Regular Adult (15+)$12
Child (6-14)$5

 

Do These Tasks First!

Review MOVE IN and MOVE OUT times
for setting up your exhibit space

Confirm Your PROGRAM LISTING
Deadline: January 24, 2025

Optional Services & Deadlines

Click the links or visit the Service Forms section

ServiceDeadline
Program Advertising       1/10/25
Hotel      1/28/25
Rental Furnishings (Art Craft)      2/10/25
Utilities: Electric /Internet /Phone (DeVos Place)      2/10/25
Freight (Art Craft)      2/21/25

 

Building Requirements

Click Here for information on ADA Regulations, building rules, food sample & sales, Music Licensing, Security Information, Sign & Banner Requirements and more.

Vehicle Display Requirements:
If you’re displaying a vehicle in the show, you must adhere to the following requirements:

  1. Gas tank must be less than 1/4 full.
  2. Vehicle must not be able to start by either disconnecting and taping one battery terminal (most common), removing the starter fuse OR removing the spark plugs.
  3. Tape and secure all gas caps.
  4. Be available in-person at a designated time for the Fire Marshal to inspect the vehicle.

Exhibitor Parking Information

To help our exhibitors and patrons with the cost of parking, the Show is offering a FREE TROLLEY from a $3 per day parking lot to take you directly to DeVos Place. The shuttle parking lot is located in the DASH Lot #9 on Seward Ave.

10 Minute Trolley Schedule:
February 27…………………..………………1pm-8:45pm*
February 28………………..…..………10:45am-9:45pm*
March 1………………..…..………………8:45am-8:45pm*
March 2………………..…..………………9:45am-5:45pm*

*Last Trolley Leaves DeVos Place (303 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

NEW! Grand Rapids Parking has increased rates in their DeVos Place lot and other lots — Click here for Event Rates, which can range from $13 -$25.

Show Office Hours

Grand Gallery Overlook, Third Floor, Meeting Room A

Phone: 616-299-6090

Mon, Feb  268am-6pm
Tues, Feb  278am-6pm
Wed, Feb  288am-6pm
Opening Day, Feb  298am-Close
Show Days1hr Before Show Open – Close

 

Exhibitor Lounge

Grand Gallery Overlook, Third Floor, Meeting Room C: 

Open one hour before the show opens to the public each day. Please use for all food & beverage consumption as you take a break from being on the Show Floor.

President:
Mike Wilbraham, ShowSpan, Inc. | 616-447-2860

Assoc. Producer | Senior Show Manager | Move-In/Out:
Carolyn Alt, ShowSpan, Inc. | 616-447-2860

Show Office Manager | Ex. Space Payments | Program Advertising:
Rachel Pullman, ShowSpan, Inc | 616-447-2860

Sponsorships | Promotions:
Derek Lancioni, ShowSpan, Inc. | 616-447-2860

Credential | Exhibitor Kit Questions | Insurance:
Molly Harrison, ShowSpan, Inc. | 616-447-2860

Rental | Carpet | Freight | Sign Hanging:
Sandra Lara, Art Craft Display, Inc. | 616-742-6634

Utilities - Electric | Internet | Phone:
Katie Oquist, ASM Global at DeVos Place | 616-742-6534

Audio Visual Equipment:
BlueWater Technologies | 616-742-6641

Show Logo & Ads

Use the following assets to promote your participation at the show! Hover over any file to preview, copy or download. Looking for something specific? Email Derek at derekl@showspan.com to make a size or layout request.

If you need the complete exhibitor kit emailed or mailed, contact Molly Harrison at mollyh@showspan.com or 616-447-2860.