
The two-day fine food, beverage, handcrafts, and gifts trade show in the Mansfield Convention Center at the Great Falls Civic Center is strategically timed to connect exhibitors with buyers looking to purchase Made in Montana products for the spring and summer season. Exhibitors’ products are juried into the Marketplace.
Friday, March 25, 2011 (Wholesale Buyers' Day)
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
open exclusively to wholesale buyers and special guests – at no cost
Saturday, March 26, 2011 (Public Retail Day)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
open to the general public $3/adult and children 12 and older; free if 11 years old or younger
Space is limited: 111 booths
Registration generally opens in late summer. Exhibitors can get prepared by gathering supporting materials* the jury requires with each application.
Answers to Other Common Questions From Exhibitors*
We have some rules and regulations* to assure a safe and productive trade show. If you’re wondering whether your product(s) might qualify for the Marketplace, check the qualifications for products to carry the “Made in Montana” label. Made in Montana membership*, which is free, is one of the requirements to qualify to exhibit in the Marketplace.
The Made in Montana Marketplace is held at the Mansfield Convention Center in the Great Falls Civic Center -- part of a Great Falls historic district. Get directions (Google).
Parking areas* provide free close-in parking for buyers on Friday and Saturday, as well as designated long-term parking for exhibitors. Free and paid parking are also indicated.
The Made in Montana Marketplace typically attracts close to 350 wholesale buyers from across Montana and the region.
You're likely to find these products at the Marketplace:
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