Welcome to the 2025 Fall Atlanta Home show EXHIBITOR GUIDE
September 5-7, 2025, At Cobb Galleria Centre
The Fall Atlanta Home Show does not print or mail the Exhibitor Guide. All information can be found in the Exhibitor Guide and the links below.
Additional Question? Contact Nicole Pasley, Show Coordinator 816.601.2709 | NicoleP@mpeshows.com
Exhibitor Guide
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available
Exhibitor Kit & Checklist
For a full list of show rules and regulations please read the exhibitor guide: (coming soon)
Move-In & Out Information
MOVE IN
Tuesday
September 2, 2025
Assigned Times 12PM – 5PM
Wednesday
September 3, 2025
Assigned Times 8AM – 7PM
Thursday NO DRIVING IN
September 4, 2025
Assigned Times 8AM – 8PM
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, September 4th.
Make sure to clear all trash, boxes, crates, etc. from the aisles on Thursday, September 4th.
If you need additional time, please make special arrangements with Show Management.
MOVE-OUT
Sunday
September 7, 2025
Assigned Times 5:01pm – 10:00pm
Monday
September 8, 2025
Assigned Times 8:00am – 12:00pm
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!
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.
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.
Show Hours
Friday
September 5, 2025
10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday
September 6, 2025
10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday
September 7, 2025
11:00am – 5:00pm
*You must man your booth each day from show open to show close. Leaving early is a violation of your signed contract.
Booth Guidlines
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.
You may buy additional badges for $10.00 each. Click here for the order form.
EXHIBITOR BADGES MAY NOT BE USED AS ADMISSION TICKETS.
Complimentary Tickets
Each exhibitor will receive 10 complimentary tickets per 100 square feet. (Max 100 tickets) and 50 complimentary e-tickets sent one month prior to the show.
If you need additional tickets, these can be purchased at half price for $5 each prior to the show or at the show office any time during the show.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SHOW. Use your tickets to invite potential customers to the show, as a thank you to good customers and for friends and family.
Flooring & 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: RPMxpo
RPMxpo is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc. Please order directly with them.
RPMxpo
242 Westfork Court, Suite A
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122
P: (678)742-7310
F: 770-679-8751
info@rpmxpo.com
Electrical | Plumbing | Telecommunications | Internet
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
----- Political Merchandise Policy for 2024 -----
As we enter a highly volatile political environment in advance of the 2024 General Election, Marketplace Events (MPE) wants to make clear its position on what content will not be permitted on its exhibit floors in all its US consumer home and holiday shows effective January 1, 2024. MPE shows are welcoming environments built solely to encourage face-to-face commerce. Creating respectful, safe marketplaces where our attendees and exhibitors can come together to learn, shop, compare pricing and do business together is our highest priority.
MPE’s acceptability standards do not permit political candidates, parties or other groups promoting issues or ballot initiatives to participate as exhibitors. In addition, the display or sale of any products or services that are political/partisan in nature or that can be interpreted to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance are prohibited. MPE’s judgment in applying these standards will be final.
MPE maintains these policies to ensure a welcoming environment for all attendees and exhibitors.
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
Exhibitors can make individual reservations before the cut-off date of August 19, 2024 by calling Marriott Reservations at 1(888) 391-8724 or online using the below reservation link. Guests will pay all charges individually at a rate of $179 plus tax.
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.
For any assistance with your listing, please consult the FAQ section.
We believe this opportunity will greatly benefit your business and we are excited to assist in maximizing your presence at the show.
The show directory is handed out to every visitor at the entrance of the show.
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Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
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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.
