Event Registration - Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce
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2019 Southern Illinois Made Expo
7/27/2019 - 7/28/2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Description
** THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS FOR VENDORS AND SPONSORS ONLY. There are no tickets for the event. A donation of $5 to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois will be suggested for admission by all guests.**

We are excited to invite you to participate in the Southern Illinois Made Expo on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is an exciting new initiative developed through a partnership between State Senator Dale Fowler and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce.

The event will be held in Marion, Illinois, serving as the premiere opportunity for businesses like yours to showcase the impressive products made and destinations available in Southern Illinois. All proceeds from admission and exhibitor fees will go toward Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.

Exhibitors from all over the region are invited to display and sell their innovative products, unique creations, and tasty treats and showcase fabulous Southern Illinois destinations. Booth prices start at $75.

The event is also open to the general public – giving everyone the opportunity to experience firsthand the quality of unique products made by Southern Illinois artists, designers, and manufacturers and the beauty of Southern Illinois destinations. A donation of $5 to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois will be suggested for admission by all guests.

Senator Fowler and our Chambers are excited to give our local business community an opportunity to showcase the products and destinations produced and offered in Southern Illinois. 

The event will be held Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL.

We hope that you join us in showcasing all that Southern Illinois has to offer.

About the Show
Both Saturday and Sunday offer a unique opportunity for exhibitors to sell directly to the public and wholesale/retail buyers. Potential customers can see, sample, and purchase products and learn about the many destinations Southern Illinois has to offer.

For more information on the application process and requirements and to find the Participation Agreement Form, please continue on to the next page.

Exhibitor Eligibility
To participate you must meet the following requirements:
  • Feature products produced in Southern Illinois or destinations available in Southern Illinois
    • Examples of types of vendors the Southern Illinois Made Expo is particularly interested in showcasing:
      • Artisans & Craftspeople (i.e. Carpenters, Potters, Glass Artists, Painters, etc.)
      • Food and Beverage Artisans (i.e. Distillers, Brewers, Cheese Makers, Sauce makers etc.)
      • Farmers, Winemakers/Viticulturists, etc.
      • Manufacturers of products made in Southern Illinois
  • Willingness and capacity to sell/showcase products/destinations to retailers and the general public at your booth during both days of the event
  • Agree not to exhibit or promote any products/destinations not made in Southern Illinois
  • Agree to all Exhibitor Rules & Regulations listed in the Participation Agreement Form section
 
(*Note-Expo management has right to refuse vendor if they do meet Exhibitor Eligibility)