November 12–14, 2021 the International Centre, Hall 3
“We love being a part of the Seasons Christmas Show. It is a beautiful way to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. A wonderful Makeful Market, a wide array of vendors, presentations, cooking and more!” – Laura Youngs, She’s Got Leggz Inc.
Now running in conjunction with the
2 shows for 1 ticket!
November 12–14, 2021 The International Centre, Hall 3
PRODUCED BY BLUE ANT MEDIA AND THE TEAM BEHIND THE COTTAGE LIFE SHOWS
“The Seasons Christmas Show is a wonderful show filled with so many amazing vendors and talented artists. The best staff and great event!” –Valerie Symons, Magically Made By V
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 Show a tradition to kick off the holidays. gift for all of those on their list is a treat for and eager to purchase the latest and The Seasons Christmas Show is a attendees and exhibitors alike. Whether greatest in holiday decor, gourmet food, shopping extravaganza with over 250 it’s holiday decor, gifts for the person and accessories for entertaining. It’s exhibitors featuring everything for holiday who has everything, or stocking stuffers, the perfect opportunity for exhibitors to decorating, entertaining and gifting. exhibitors will see great returns! introduce new products to help dress up homes (and menus) for the holidays!
What are attendees looking to buy during their visit?
70% 70% 80% 47% 65%
Handmade Gifts Holiday Decor Tasty Treats Gifts for Guys Gifts for Girls
Who are the Seasons Christmas Show attendees? % female % are between the ages of 35–64 % of our attendees spend between 87 85 51 2–4 hours at the show! Location Dates Move-In Days FAQs Thursday, November 11
D R Y Is there a deadline for booking R R HWY. 27 Show Days E D exhibit space? November 12 ISLINGTON AVE While there is not an actual deadline date November 13 AIRPORT RD to book, we encourage you to do so early November 14 in order to secure your desired spot and DIXON RD Move-Out Days ensure your logistical requirements are November 14 met. As an incentive for early booking, there are additional savings on the booth EGLINTON AVE rates for those who book by October 1. To apply for space Is electrical hook-up included in the Send a completed application, along booth cost? with a deposit to: No. An electrical order form will be made The International Centre, 6900 Airport Fax: 416-599-0800 available prior to the show. Road (at Derry Road), Mississauga Email: [email protected] Are there any other costs associated Conveniently located at the centre of with participation in the show? Canada’s largest consumer market. One Other than booth cost, electrical, and quarter of Canada’s population lives Contact insurance, all other costs are within your within a 160 km radius of Toronto Roberta Smith control. Items such as signage, floor Account Representative covering, tables, booth structures, and Free parking for exhibitors and 647-278-7620 the like are available from designated attendees [email protected] suppliers, but you are welcome to bring Paul Le Guerrier your own with you. Phone and internet services are available for purchase. Advertising & Promotion* Account Representative Ads in the Toronto Star 613-236-0888 Is anything else required to exhibit? [email protected] Signage indicating your company name Radio ads promoting the show will and 100% floor covering are mandatory run on major Toronto and surrounding Wendy-Ann Derbyshire Account Representative for all exhibits but not provided. Proof area stations 780-690-4472 of liability insurance with a minimum of Extensive promotion on our website, [email protected] $2,000,000 is required for participation e-newsletters, Twitter, Facebook, and in the Seasons Christmas Show. Further
other popular websites and social media details are provided upon booking. Erinn Wright Ads in Cottage Life magazine Manager, Consumer Shows What is the Makeful Market? 416-599-2000 ext. 224 The Makeful Market is a highly curated TV ads on the Cottage Life Channel, [email protected] area that made its debut in the 2016 Makeful Channel and other channels Show. It has a focus on local, handmade Greg McLeod craft and design. Sponored by Makeful A professional public relations campaign, Director, Consumer Shows ensuring coverage in print, radio, and TV Television, this area was added to the 416-599-2000 ext. 237 show with the goal of attracting a new, *Subject to change [email protected] broader audience of consumer, to benefit all Seasons Christmas Show vendors. What about COVID-19? Included in your booth fee We will be adhering to the recommended Drape and rail are provided at the back health measures outlined by the and sides of each booth. government to make the show Exhibitor badges (number of badges experience safe and comfortable for based on booth size) all staff, exhibitors and attendees. This may include measures such as Dollies for loading and unloading of mandatory face masks, timed entry for exhibit material attendees, one-directional aisles, and 24-hour security full-side drapes on all booths. Should government restrictions dramatically 10 complimentary passes for change the production of the show from customers and prospects pre-COVID-19 norms, cancellations will Show Directory listing, alphabetically 2019 Show Guide & Map be refundable or transferable without and by product category. Produced penalty at the discretion of management. by the experts at Cottage Life magazine, our full-colour directory is kept long after the show is over. “A show dedicated to the holiday season! Decked out in Christmas colours with all the artisans/vendors participating. So many times I heard, ‘I’m getting all my shopping done in one location.’ Perfect!” –Chris Raftis, Amigas Naturals
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 favouriteTV Ant also has offices in Los Angeles, Singa- and Cottage Life digital. Cottage Life shows during the week and even catch a pore, Aukland, Dunedin, Washington DC, magazine has been the leading media few good movies on the weekend. Makeful Sydney, Beijing, and Taipei to compliment source for all things cottage for nearly 30 digital is comprised of highly popular social our international brands and further spread years. As experts in this niche, our business channels, engaging newsletter, and exciting our reach. With longstanding commitment continues to grow but our commitment to DIY website. With the rise of the maker to producing high quality, Canadian content, provide high quality individualized service movement and with the goal of celebrating including Cottage Life magazine, Cottage for our clients remains as strong as ever. all things handmade, Makeful is your place Life television channel, and the Cottage Life Launched in 1994, the Cottage Life Shows to discover the latest trends and find your and Baby Show consumer shows. From live continue to grow, now bringing together next weekend project. events, to television to digital media, Blue 12,500 exhibitors with 66,000 attendees Ant Media is a creator through and through. annually in Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton.
Check out the Makeful Market! The Makeful Market is the centerpiece of the 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 us at [email protected] to discuss the application process.
Produced by: Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Media Inc. 130 Merton St., Ste. 200, Toronto, ON M4S 1A4 T 416-599-2000 F 416-599-0800 E [email protected] seasonsshow.com