Press Releases

Marketplace Events Acquires Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis from National Marine Manufacturers Association

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the leading trade association for the North American recreational boating industry and world’s largest boat show producer.

Marketplace Events Acquires Two Holiday Shows in Birmingham, Ala.

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of two consumer holiday shopping shows in Birmingham, Ala. from BCBW Inc.

Marketplace Events Acquires 31 Shows from Master Promotions in Largest Acquisition to Date

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer, today announced the expansion of their Canadian business with the acquisition of 31 events from Master Promotions, Ltd. of Saint John, NB, Canada’s largest independent trade and consumer event management company. The acquisition will take MPE’s Canadian business into 15 new Canadian markets and Alaska.

Marketplace Events Expands Reach into Sport/Outdoor Category With Purchase of Four Shows from O’Loughlin Trade Shows

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of four shows in the Sport/Outdoor category from O’Loughlin Trade Shows (OTS), the premier consumer event producer in the Pacific Northwest. OTS is the same company from which MPE purchased two holiday shows in January of this year.

Marketplace Events Acquires Two Holiday Shows from Showcase Events and Launches in Omaha Growing Portfolio to 14 Holiday Shows

After closing a deal to acquire two holiday shows from O’Loughlin Trade Shows (OTS) in the Pacific Northwest in January, Marketplace Events today announced the acquisition of two more holiday shows out west, bringing their total portfolio of holiday shows to 14 annual events.

Marketplace Events Acquires Two Holiday Shows from O’Loughlin Trade Shows

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest business-to-consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of two annual holiday shows in the Pacific Northwest, from O’Loughlin Trade Shows (OTS) a division of TO-RO Enterprises, Inc.

Marketplace Events Acquires HBA Shows in Tucson

Marketplace Events (MPE) has acquired the SAHBA Home Shows (Spring and Fall editions in Tucson, Arizona) from Southern Arizona’s Home Builder’s Association (SAHBA), it was announced today by Tom Baugh, CEO of Marketplace Events and David Godlewski, President and CEO of SAHBA.

Marketplace Events Adds Christmas Shows in Tacoma and Omaha

Marketplace Events has acquired the Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival to be held October 26-29, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome, from Showcase Events Inc., it was announced today by Tom Baugh, CEO of Marketplace Events and Rick Matthews, President of Showcase Events Inc.

Marketplace Events Acquires Home Shows in PA, KY From Home Builder Associations

Less than two months after adding five holiday shows to their annual schedule, Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest consumer show producer, today announced the acquisition of home shows in Harrisburg, PA and Louisville, KY, from Home Builders Associations in each market, respectively.

Marketplace Events Significantly Expands Holiday Show Business with Three Acquisitions and Two Launches

CLEVELAND, Ohio – June 24, 2022: Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s largest consumer show producer, is aggressively expanding its holiday show footprint with the announcement of three large holiday show acquisitions and two holiday show launches.

Marketplace Events Acquires Christmas Show in Denver, CO from Showcase Events, Inc.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – May 31, 2022 – Marketplace Events has acquired the Denver Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show from Showcase Events, Inc., it was announced today, by Tom Baugh, CEO of Marketplace Events and Rick Matthews, President of Showcase Events, Inc.

ASM Global and Marketplace Events Ink Major Alliance

LOS ANGELES — ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, and Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in the U.S. and Canada, have announced an unrivaled content and programming alliance. As part of the deal, Marketplace Events will have access to ASM’s team to simplify and streamline the event planning process and tap into its extensive marketing resources to drive increased exposure and growth in new markets.

GREAT BIG HOME + GARDEN SHOW AND CHRISTMAS CONNECTION RETURN TO I-X CENTER AFTER DEAL TO RE-OPEN VENUE

CLEVELAND, Ohio – September 1, 2021: Marketplace Events announced today that, after participating in months of negotiations, a deal has been achieved to re-open the I-X Center as a mixed-use venue for exhibitions and commercial warehousing. This agreement between the Industrial Realty Group (IRG) and I-X Center Corp. allows the Great Big Home + Garden Show, one of the largest and most successful home and garden events in North America, to return to the I-X Center, February 4-13, 2022, and future years.

MARKETPLACE EVENTS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SHOWS IN HOUSTON – Home Shows Restarted after 77 Cancellations

CLEVELAND, Ohio – March 15, 2021: Marketplace Events (MPE) announced today that it has secured dates at NRG Park in Houston for the launch of annual home shows in February and October, beginning in Spring 2022.

2020 Southern Christmas Show Canceled Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

CLEVELAND, Ohio – August 17, 2020: Marketplace Events (MPE) announced on Friday, August 15 the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Christmas Show, scheduled to take place November 12-22 at the Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte. This is the first cancelation in the event’s 53-year history.

Marketplace Events Acquires Cincinnati Holiday Market

CLEVELAND, Ohio – January 22, 2020 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired the Cincinnati Holiday Market from Hart Productions of Cincinnati, OH. Hart Productions will operate as a trade and public show consulting firm continuing on their 65 years of experience in the industry.

Marketplace Events Acquires Nashville Home Show

Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired the Nashville Home Show, which runs annually in September at Music City Center, from All Show Services in Rockville, Maryland.

Marketplace Events Announces Partnership with HGTV Canada Host, Bryan Baeumler

Solon, Ohio – April 29, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer home shows in North America, announced today that the company has partnered with Canada’s top handyman Bryan Baeumler, best known as host of HGTV’s Disaster DIY, Leave It To Bryan, House of Bryan, Bryan Inc. and Island of Bryan, to promote their 13 home shows across Canada.

Marketplace Events Acquires Nine Home Shows in Texas, Kentucky and North Carolina from Show Technology Productions

CLEVELAND, Ohio – April 24, 2019 – Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, today announced that it has acquired nine home shows from Show Technology Productions of San Antonio.

Marketplace Events Acquires Arizona Bridal Shows From Townsquare Live Events, LLC

Marketplace Events, the largest producer of business to consumer home shows in North America, announced today that it has purchased two Arizona Bridal Shows from Townsquare Live Events, LLC. The shows run annually in January and June at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.