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2026 information will be posted closer to event dates

Exhibitor Manual

COMING SOON.

(Information subject to change - please reach out to our team with any additional questions!)

DUKE ENERGY CONVENTION CENTER FORMS

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FERN EXPOSITIONS

For all your decorating and labor and tow motor needs, be on the lookout for a New Account Invitation for The Cincinnati Home + Garden Show from Fern OneView.

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ADVANCED ORDER DATE COMING SOON

 

INSURANCE NEEDS

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 exhibitor property but please note that Show Management assumes no responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident, or other causes.

Marketplace Events has a recommended insurance provider that you can purchase an event policy with. You may always purchase coverage through any vendor of your choice; this is offered only as an option, familiar with our shows.

Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC has an application link HERE
Or contact Kendra Reilly Monahan at 212.867.3642 or kar@buttine.com

Move-In

You will receive an email and phone call from our team with your designated move-in time. Below are the general hours. 

GENERAL MOVE-IN HOURS:

MONDAYFebruary 16, 20261:00 PM - 8 PMVehicles off the show floor at 6 PM, can work in building until 8 PM 
TUESDAYFebruary 17, 20268:30 AM - 8 PMVehicles off the show floor at 6 PM, can work in building until 8 PM 
WEDNESDAYFebruary 18, 20268:30 AM - 8 PMVehicles off the show floor at 6 PM, can work in building until 8 PM 
THURSDAYFebruary 19, 20268:30 AM - 8 PM NO VEHICLES ON SHOW FLOOR

*Please note, all vehicles must be off the floor at 6 PM each day of move-in - no vehicles on the floor THURSDAY, 2/19*

Show Dates + Hours

Friday, February 20

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 21

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 22

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 27

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 28

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 1

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

MOVE-OUT HOURS:

Sunday, March 1

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Monday, March 2

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

 

 

parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot for the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, visit the Duke Energy Convention Center SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.

Hotel Information

COMING SOON.

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!

Introducing the QR Code!

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.

hand holidng cell phone displaying QR code
Learn More...

SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial

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

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Hashtags: #CincyHomeShow #CincinnatiHomeGardenShow

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.

Social Media Marketing Kit coming soon.

Contact us today!

Kelly Scott, Show Manager
KellyS@mpeshows.com 
440.591.6960

Melissa Antonelli, Sales
MelissaA@mpeshows.com
513.580.7818

Rosanna Hrabnicky, Group Manager
RosannaH@mpeshows.com
440.591.6974