“What an awesome show! We were so happy to have been given the opportunity to exhibit with our small business. The show was excellent in every way.” – Stephen and Sheena Judd, Sheena’s Scottish Shortbread
NOVEMBER 22–24, 2019 The International Centre, Hall 5
PRODUCED BY BLUE ANT MEDIA AND THE TEAM BEHIND THE COTTAGE LIFE SHOWS “Fantastic show to be a vendor at. “This show gets me into the Christmas spirit! Love the Easily one of our top shows of the year!” festivities and so many booths of new fresh ideas and —Fashionable Jewels innovations! Brought six friends with me this year. Love it!!” —Kelly M., 2017 Show Attendee
A HOLIDAY TRADITION! CHRISTMAS WISH LIST! DECK THE HALLS! For over a decade, families and friends Shopping is the main reason our attendees Planning for the upcoming holiday season have made the Seasons Christmas come to the show. Looking for that perfect gets our attendees in a festive mood and Show a tradition to kick off the holidays. gift for all of those on their list is a treat for eager to purchase the latest and greatest in The Seasons Christmas Show is a attendees and exhibitors alike. Whether it’s holiday decor, gourmet food, and accessories shopping extravaganza with over 250 holiday decor, gifts for the person who has for entertaining. It’s the perfect opportunity for exhibitors featuring everything for holiday everything, or stocking stuffers, exhibitors exhibitors to introduce new products to help decorating, entertaining and gifting. will see great returns! dress up homes (and menus) for the holidays!
WHAT ARE ATTENDEES LOOKING TO BUY DURING THEIR VISIT?
60% 63% 77% 58% 40%
Handmade Gifts Holiday Decor Tasty Treats Gifts for Girls Gifts for Guys
WHO ARE THE SEASONS CHRISTMAS SHOW ATTENDEES? % female % are between the % of our attendees spend between % plan on returning 75 73 ages of 35–64 50 2–4 hours at the show! 76 for 2019 LOCATION DATES Move-In Days Wednesday, November 20, 3pm–8pm FAQS D R Y R by appointment only. Contact Show Management R HWY. 27 E D Thursday, November 21, 8am–8pm IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR ISLINGTON AVE BOOKING EXHIBIT SPACE?
AIRPORT RD Show Days While there is not an actual deadline November 22 10am–8pm date to book, we encourage you DIXON RD November 23 10am–6pm to do so early in order to secure November 24 10am–5pm your desired spot and ensure your logistical requirements are met. As an EGLINTON AVE Move-Out Days November 24, beginning at show incentive for early booking, there are close until 11pm additional savings on the booth rates for those who book by May 30. TO APPLY FOR SPACE The International Centre, 6900 Airport IS ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP Road (at Derry Road), Mississauga Send a completed application, along INCLUDED IN THE BOOTH COST? with a deposit to: No. An electrical order form will be Conveniently located at the centre of made available prior to the show. Canada’s largest consumer market. One The Seasons Christmas Show 130 Merton St., Ste 200 quarter of Canada’s population lives ARE THERE ANY OTHER Toronto, ON M4S 1A4 within a 160 km radius of Toronto COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
Free parking for exhibitors and attendees Fax: 416-599-0800 PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOW? Email: [email protected] Other than booth cost, electrical, and insurance, all other costs are ADVERTISING & PROMOTION CONTACT within your control. Items such as Ads in the Toronto Star signage, floor covering, tables, booth Jade Cannata structures, and the like are available Radio ads promoting the show will Account Representative from designated suppliers, but you run on major Toronto and surrounding 416-599-2000 ext. 255 are welcome to bring your own with area stations [email protected] you. Phone and internet services are Extensive promotion on our website, Adam Singer available for purchase. e-newsletters, Twitter, Facebook, and Account Representative other popular websites and social media 416-270-7488 IS ANYTHING ELSE [email protected] REQUIRED TO EXHIBIT? Ads in Cottage Life magazine Signage indicating your company name and a floor covering are TV ads on the Cottage Life Channel, Erinn Wright Makeful Channel and other channels mandatory for all exhibits but not Manager, Consumer Shows provided. Proof of liability insurance A professional public relations campaign, 416-599-2000 ext. 224 with a minimum of $2,000,000 is ensuring coverage in print, radio, and TV [email protected] required for participation in the Greg McLeod Seasons Christmas Show. Further INCLUDED IN YOUR Director, Consumer Shows details are provided upon booking. BOOTH FEE 416-599-2000 ext. 237 [email protected] WHEN DO WE MOVE IN AND OUT? For booth space (10' depth), 8' backwall Wednesday and Thursday are the drape and sidewall drapes are provided. designated move-in days. Move-out For bulk space (20' depth or greater), is Sunday commencing at show-close. drape needs are assessed on-site. WHAT IS THE MAKEFUL MARKET? Exhibitor badges (number of badges The Makeful Market is a highly based on booth size) curated area that made its debut Dollies for loading and unloading of in the 2016 Show. It has a focus on exhibit material local, handmade craft and design. Sponored by Makeful Television, this 24-hour security area was added to the show with 6 complimentary passes for customers the goal of attracting a new, broader and prospects audience of consumer, to benefit all Seasons Christmas Show vendors. Show Directory listing, alphabetically and by product category. Produced by the experts at Cottage Life magazine, our full-colour directory is kept long after the show is over. “As a vendor, I expect the highest quality of customers from shows put on by Blue Ant Media and they come through 100% of the time!” –Next Level Aquatics (COBRAMASK)
WHO ARE THE PRODUCERS BEHIND THE SEASONS CHRISTMAS SHOW?
Blue Ant Media Cottage Life Makeful Blue Ant Media is your trusted partner in The Cottage Life family includes the Makeful is your place to find inspiration for media and consumer shows. Headquartered Cottage Life magazine, the Cottage Life food, fashion, parties and DIY. On Makeful in Toronto, with strong roots in Canada, Blue consumer shows, Cottage Life Television, TV, you can find all of your favourite tv Ant also has offices in Los Angeles, Califor- and Cottage Life digital. Cottage Life shows during the week and even catch a nia, London, England, Singapore, Dunedin, magazine has been the leading media few good movies on the weekend. Makeful Beijing, Taipei, and Aukland, New Zealand source for all things cottage for nearly 30 digital is comprised of highly popular social to compliment our international brands and years. As experts in this niche, our business channels, engaging newsletter, and exciting further spread our reach. With longstand- continues to grow but our commitment to DIY website. With the rise of the maker ing commitment to producing high quality, provide high quality individualized service movement and with the goal of celebrating Canadian content, including Cottage Life for our clients remains as strong as ever. all things handmade, Makeful is your place magazine, Cottage Life television channel, Launched in 1994, the Cottage Life Shows to discover the latest trends and find your and the Cottage Life consumer shows, Blue continue to grow, now bringing together next weekend project. Ant strives to connect people worldwide and 1,000 exhibitors with 55,000 attendees recently launched the BBC Earth Canada annually in Toronto and Edmonton. channel. From live events, to television to digital media, Blue Ant Media is a creator through and through.
The MAKEFUL MARKET! The Makeful Market was launched at the 2016 Seasons Christmas Show and celebrates everything handmade. Makeful Market vendors are talented creators who sell Canadian handmade goods, and are looking for a show that is professionally produced, highly marketed and curated. Entry into this area is determined by a jury, who carefully selects each vendor – we are looking for the best of the best! If you think your products would be a fit for this area, please contact Erinn Wright at [email protected] to discuss the application process.
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