This Back-to-School Community Event is to provide free school supply kits and backpacks for disadvantaged children in addition to community resource information focusing on child education, adult education, youth programs, living assistance, health and safety. Project Back to School reserves the right to limit the number and type of exhibitors allowed.

Booths are a 10’ x 10’ space with an 8' table and 2 chairs. If you need more space, please indicate the number of adjoining booths you need. Tablecloths are not provided; exhibitors are required to cover their table.

Restrictions:

Exhibitors may promote their services by providing informational materials, however no monetary or business transactions are allowed. Exhibitors may only distribute materials from their assigned booth.
The MPEC prohibits the distribution of any outside food, however packaged candy and gum are acceptable.
The MPEC does not allow any animals on the premises.
Exhibitors are limited to 6 people per booth due to the booth size. If you have more, consider working shifts.
Any children accompanying exhibitors must stay at their booth. They are not to wander around without an adult and are not allowed in the Hospitality area.

Booth Registration Fees are required for inside booths to cover a portion of the MPEC rental costs.

Pay before July 1 for the discounted rates:

Nonprofit and governmental organizations $75; Businesses and other organizations $100

Pay between July 1 – July 15, regular rates are:

Nonprofit and governmental organizations $100; Businesses and other organizations $150

No registrations will be accepted after July 15.
Booth fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
3% Credit card processing fee for all credit card payment

Giveaways: Exhibitors should have practical giveaways or a prize for a drawing to encourage attendees to visit their booth.

There will be NO EARLY SET UP

Parking is available in the west parking lot. Parking is limited and on a first come basis. If you need to unload items, pull up to the west entrance to unload, then find a parking space.

Exhibitor Check In begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

Setup must be completed before 9:00 a.m. when the doors open to the public.
For inside booths and entertainment, enter through the marked door on the west side of the MPEC.

- Check in to receive an "Exhibitor" badge to have access to the Hospitality booth.

- Volunteers will be available to help carry in your supplies.

Outside vehicles, check in with the PBTS representative in the front of the MPEC.

Limited drinks and snacks will be provided in the Hospitality booth located in the exhibit hall for adults.

Closing: Exhibitors must stay until noon (even if you run out of giveaways.) Please remove any trash from your booth area before leaving.