2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

Description

MARCH 21-22, 2025
Essentia Health Sports Center, Brainerd
A Larger Than Life Community Tradeshow!

Similar to Paul and Babe, the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber are teaming up to bring the LARGER-THAN-LIFE Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo to the area! Elevate your business marketing and branding by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor.

EXHIBITOR ADD ONS

• WiFi Access $25
  • Receive the password for the boosted exhibitor only WiFi
• Late Move Out $100
  • Pack up and move out your exhibit on Monday, March 24, 2025
• Exhibitor Networking Social Sponsor $100
  • Greet attendees at the Exhibitor Networking Social on Friday evening and receive mic time to promote your business
• Outdoor Promotional Sign $150
  • Add your business name/logo to a double sided promotional sign near the entrance during the event
• Lakes Proud Stamp Card $100 + Provide 2- $50 value Prizes or 4- $25 value Prizes (tagged with your business name)
  • Guarantee traffic to your booth by participating in the Lakes Proud Stamp Card!
  • Participating business logos will be added to the Lakes Proud Stamp Card
  • Participating businesses will receive a Lakes Proud stamp to use during the event
  • Attendees will visit the participating businesses/exhibitors to have their Lakes Proud Card stamped
  • Attendees will place their completed card in a box on their way out of the event
  • Winners will be contacted the following week to pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd)

Sponsorships reserved for current Chamber (Brainerd Lakes, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes) or MMBA members (in good standing). 2024 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo sponsors will receive first-right-of-refusal to renew their sponsorships for 2025.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

• Single Booth (8'x20') $4,000 (SOLD)
• Double Booth (16'x20') $5,500 (SOLD)
  • Includes a single or double booth. Booth options: 69, 100
  • Business logo incorporated into event branding
  • Business name and logo included with all advertising
  • Business logo linking to your business on several websites marketing the event
  • Free WiFi access
  • Booth space located in high traffic area close to the entrance
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA SPONSOR

• Double Booth (16'x10') $2,000 (Limited to 1 - AVAILABLE)
  • Includes a double booth space
  • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
  • Business name and logo included with advertising
  • Business name or logo included with event signage
  • Free WiFi access
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening
  • Area will include bounce houses and character meet & greet

EXHIBITOR LOUNGE SPONSOR

• Single Booth (8'x10') $2,000 (1 Available)
  • Includes a single booth space
  • Business name and logo included with advertising
  • Business name or logo included with event signage
  • Free WiFi access
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Promote your business to exhibitors in the Exhibitor Lounge (mezzanine)
  • Provide snacks and beverages for the exhibitors in the lounge
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

PLATINUM SPONSOR

• XL Booth (8'x20') $3,000 (SOLD)
  • Booth options: 133, 134
  • Business name and logo included with advertising
  • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
  • Free WiFi access
  • Booth space located in high traffic area
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

GOLD SPONSOR

• Single Booth (8'x20') $2,500 (SOLD) 
• Double Booth (16'x20') $3,500 
  • Booth options: 1, 36, 37, 69, 101, 132 (double booth select 2) (Limited to 6)
  • Business name and logo included with advertising
  • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
  • Free WiFi access
  • Booth space located in high traffic area
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

SILVER SPONSOR

• Single Booth (8'x20') $2,000 (SOLD)
  • Booth options: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 52, 53, 84, 85, 116, 117
  • Business logo on several websites marketing the event
  • Free WiFi access
  • Booth space located in high traffic area
  • Free attendance for employees working the booth
  • Invitation to attend the Exhibitor Networking Social Friday evening

PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS

• ABC Seamless Lakes Area
• Advantage Home Pros
• AGC Agency
• American Door Works
• Aspire Insurance Services
• Aquarius Home Services / Kinetico
• Augusta Garage Door
• B-Dirt Construction
• Batteries Plus Bulbs
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Brainerd Area Youth for Christ
• Brainerd Lakes Area Drug Education
• Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry
• Brenda Larson Individual Scentsy Consultant
• Brenny Family Funeral Chapel
• Bridges of Hope
• Bridges to Home Health Care Chartered
• Caribbean Beach Tanning Salon
• Central Lakes College
• Central MN Adult & Teen Challenge
• CoMitted 365 Roofing & Exteriors
• Confidence Learning Center
• Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
• Crow Wing Power
• Crow Wing Window & Door
• Culligan Water Conditioning
• Custom Boat Lift Vinyl
• Cutco
• Dakota Storage Buildings
• DBS Residential Solutions
• Decktek
• Duralast Coatings
• Ecowater Systems
• EdgeWorks
• Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center & Gift Shop
• EZ Home Solutions
• Finken Aqua Systems
• Garage Door Store
• Generator Power Systems
• Genesis Window Cleaning
• Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines
• Hoffman Weber Construction
• Holden Electric Co.
• Home Depot Installation Services-Exteriors
• Huff Entertainment
• HUG Hydronics
• Irrigation Service
• Jack Pine Brewery
• JM Inc
• Kruchten's Heating & Air Conditioning
• Lake Country Seamless Gutters
• Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity
• Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project (LARJP)
• Lakes Choice Roofing & Exteriors
• Lakes Painting & Power Washing
• LeafFilter Gutter Protection
• MC Fiber
• Members Cooperative Credit Union
• Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union
• Midnight Sun Pools n' Spas
• Midwest Machinery Co.
• Mike's Tree Company
• Minnesota Awnings
• Minnesota Regenerative Institute
• Minnesota Rusco
• Motion 46 Media
• Mounted Eagles
• National Loon Center Foundation
• Nelson Sanitation & Rental
• Nordic
• North Country Plumbing & Heating
• Northland Arboretum
• Northland Buildings
• Northland Companies
• Northland Companies Insulation
• Northland Companies Supply
• Northland Drilling
• Northland Sotheby's International Realty
• NorthStar Paint and Finish
• Olsen Groundeffex
• Party Time Rental
• Pella Windows and Doors
• Penmac Staffing Services
• Perrault Construction
• Pine River State Bank
• Quality Equipment Sales & Service
• Quality Fabricating
• R&J Broadcasting
• Radtke Service
• Renewal by Andersen
• RG Insurance/Strong Insurance Services
• Rise Innovations
• RNTR
• Rob Mueller Electric
• Roof Maxx
• Sage on Laurel
• Schmidt Roofing
• Schroeder's Appliance Center & America's Mattress
• SCR - Northern
• Ser Wellness Services
• St Francis/All Saints Catholic Churches / St. Francis of the Lakes School
• St. Germain's Cabinet - Supreme Counters
• Superior Fuel
• Superior Mechanical
• Tastefully Simple by Amy
• The Center
• The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes
• The Painted Turtle Face Painting
• The Pulse 104.3 FM
• The Teehive
• Thelen Heating and Roofing
• Threshold Architecture
• Tri County Foam Insulation
• Unique Movers
• W.W. Thompson Concrete Products
• Weichert Realtors - Tower Properties
• Window Galaxy of Minnesota
• Wolf Track Energy
• WonderTrek Children's Museum
• Wood n Log Restoration & Maintenance
• Wow Look Now (Rainbow)

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS

• Jack Pine Brewery
  • Craft beer & seltzer
• Sage on Laurel
  
  • Tipsy meatballs, pulled pork sandwiches, cookies or chocolate mousse, water & pop

ATTEND

Join us Friday, March 21 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 22 (9AM-5PM) for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! Presented by TBD, this LARGER THAN LIFE tradeshow will highlight 160+ regional businesses showcasing their products and services. TBD will perform 5 FREE shows! PLUS, enjoy entertainment for the whole family: bounce house, live shows, face painting, children's play area, pop up brewery, food vendors, and much, much more!

This event is open to the public and all ages! Learn about Brainerd Lakes Area businesses, view demonstrations, enjoy tasty food, and so much more! 

Adults $5 • Seniors $4 • Kids Free!
Live entertainment shows and bounce houses are FREE with admission! Kids 15 & under are free with a paid adult. Qualifying seniors are 65+. Pay at the door with cash or check.

Friday, March 21, 2025
12PM-7PM 

• All Day // 170+ Exhibitors.
• All Day // Food Vendors.
• All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by TBD
• All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
• All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card 
• All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
• ALL DAY // FREE face painting for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting
• All Day // Large building blocks for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
• 5PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area and walking around the arenas
• 4PM // Live Entertainment
• 6PM // Live Entertainment

Saturday, March 22, 2025
9AM-5PM 

• All Day // 170+ Exhibitors
• All Day // Food Vendors
• All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
• All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by TBD
• All Day // Face painting & glitter tattoos for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting (cost $5 or more)
• All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
• All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications
• All Day // Giant Legos for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
• 10AM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
• 11AM // Live Entertainment (TBD)
• 11:30AM-12PM // Kid's Donut Decorating sponsored by The Center
• 12PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
• 1PM // Live Entertainment (TBD)
• 2PM // Meet Bob the Builder in the Children's Play Area.
• 3PM // Live Entertainment (TBD)
  
  

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (TBD): FREE WITH ADMISSION!

Show Times:

• Friday, March 22: 4PM and 6PM
• Saturday, March 23: 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM

Sponsored By (TBD)

KID'S PLAY AREA

Bring the kids to the Kid’s Play Area and enjoy some indoor fun! Sponsored by TBD, the Kid’s Play Area is sure to keep the little ones in your group preoccupied with lots of fun activities.

• FREE bounce house by TBD
• Face painting & glitter tattoos by The Painted Turtle
• Meet Bob the Builder: Friday 5PM and Saturday 10AM, 12PM and 2PM
• Large building blocks and giant Legos for creative play by WonderTrek Children's Museum

Sponsored By (TBD)

LAKE PROUD STAMP CARD GAME
Join the Lakes Proud movement by participating in this fun game held exclusively at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! 

1. Take your Lakes Proud card to the exhibitors with their logo on the card.
2. Exhibitors will place a stamp on their logo.
3. After you've had all of the exhibitor logos stamped, complete the bottom of the card.
4. Drop your completed Lakes Proud card in the box when you leave for a chance to win prizes.
5. Winners will be contacted the week of March 27.
6. Winners will pick up their prize at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd).

EVENT COORDINATORS

Sue Galligan, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
218-822-7119
sue@brainerdlakeschamber.com

Ashly Gilson, Mid-Minnesota Builders Association
218-829-4982
mmba@brainerd.net

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!