SCAM ALERT FOR VENDORS

As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
The vendor kit is not mailed out. all information can be found here.
- VENDOR MANUAL - COMING SOON
- MOVE IN SCHEDULE WITH MAP - COMING SOON
- DOCK ACCESS MAP & INSTRUCTIONS
- GEMS Show Decorator (carpet, chairs, tables, etc.)
Online Ordering Here or contact Jill Zinkus 214.388.5722 x1 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Online Ordering Here or contact Exhibitor Services 303.228.8027 - INTERNET by Smart City
Order onsite at the service desk
Remember holiday décor is required to be incorporated in your booth space
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY'S ONLINE VENDOR 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 vendor 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!
SCAM WARNING
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.
Food & Beverage Sampling and Sales
Both the City of Denver & the Colorado Convention Center each have requirements for all vendors selling and/or sampling food during the show.
The City Of Denver
- The following forms need to be completed and submitted via email to phispecialevents@denvergov.org and SarahC@MPEShows.com
Colorado Cottage Foods Act
Temporary Event Requirement Decision Tree
Affidavit of Commissary City - Denver Public Health
Temporary Food Establishment Acknowledgement Letter - For questions please email licenses@denvergov.org or call 311 or 720.913.1311 of visit Denver Business License Center
The Colorado Convention Center - Centerplate Catering
Food should be packaged and sold in a way that it is not consumable on-site otherwise the vendor will be subject to 30% fee on all sales
- The following forms need to be completed an submitted via email to Kate.Rizzo@centerplate.com and SarahC@MPEShows.com
Food and Beverage Sampling and Donations Policies
Sampling Request Form
Demo Waiver of Liability
FAQs
- If sampling, food has to be protected from cross contamination and a hand washing station will need to be readily available.
- Handwash stations are not provided by the facility, nor available to rent from the facility. Vendors must bring their own.
Water for handwashing has to be 100 – 120 degrees Fahrenheit with soap and paper towels. - Ice is available for purchase
Colorado Sales Tax Information
For information regarding sales taxes prior to the event please visit the Colorado Department of Revenue website.
Denver/Colorado Sales and Special Event Tax License Information
SHOW HOURS
Vendor Restocking Access | |||
Friday | November 3, 2023 | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am |
Saturday | November 4, 2023 | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am |
Sunday | November 5, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am |
Move-Out
General Move-Out Hours for 2023:
Sunday November 5th 5:01 to 11:59pm
Note: Dismantling of displays is not permitted until 5:01 pm on Sunday. All displays and personal items must be cleared out of the convention center no later than Sunday at 11:59pm.
*** There is no Monday move out this year. The Denver Christmas Show must be cleared out on Sunday night. ***
Parking
The Colorado Convention Center provides access to a 1,000 space onsite covered parking garage. https://denverconvention.com/attend-an-event/parking
Open lots and garages around the Convention Centerhttps://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Parking-Division/Lots-and-Garages
Take the Shuttle from Elitch Gardens
We have secured lot A for free parking for both vendors & attendees at Elitch Gardens. A shuttle service will be available free of charge to bring you to and from the lot to the convention center.
Shuttle runs continuously in a loop 30 minutes before show opens and 30 minutes after show closes.
Preferred Hotel Information
Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Convention Center
550 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303.534.7800
Insurance Needs
Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
212.867.3642 | kar@buttine.com
Vendors can apply using this link: https://www.buttine.com/eventExhibitor.html
RV Parks Denver
Dakota Ridge RV Park (15-20 minutes west of downtown)
17800 West Colfax Ave., Golden, CO 80401
303.279.1625
Chief Hosa Lodge & Campground (25-30 minutes west of downtown)
27661 Genesee Drive,
Golden, CO, 80401.
303.526.1324
Denver Meadows RV Park (15-20 minutes east of downtown)
2075 Potomac St. Aurora, CO 80011 **this is bare bones campground, informal washroom & laundry**
303.364.9483
Prospect RV Park (15-20 minutes northwest of downtown)
11600 West 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.424.4414
Barr Lake RV Park (15-20 minutes northeast of downtown)
17180
East 136th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
303.659.6180 or 800.655.9234
Flying Saucer RV Park (15-20 minutes southwest of downtown)
2500 West Hampden Englewood, CO 80110
303.789.1707
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE SHOP 2023
The Holiday Boutique SHOP will be available to all holiday show vendors in 2023!
One store, ONLINE. All the shows! Opening on August 15th, the shop will be promoted to multiple markets and display products from sellers across multiple shows – that means more shoppers! If you have yet to receive your invitation to be a part of a brand-new way to connect with shoppers online and beyond the show floor, connect with us. Reach out now to receive your invitation to start selling at HolidayBoutiqueSHOP@mpeshows.com.
CONTACT US TODAY!
Sarah Edwards, Exhibit Sales Consultant
SarahE@mpeshows.com 512.813.5341
Sarah Carr, Customer Service Manager
SarahC@mpeshows.com 587.323.6117
Ryan McCune, Operations Manager
RyanM@mpeshows.com 816.601.2705
Lupe Merino, Show Manager
LupeM@mpeshows.com 801.456.7487