Hear what other Exhibitors say about the Maricopa County Home Shows!	Time-lapse of Home Show! Setup to teardown!

Maricopa County Home Shows Annually held five Times a Year Locally produced in its 20th year!
Click on the month to download the most current floor plan for each show!
As we sell booths every hour, call to make sure your preferred location is available.

July 19, 20, 21, 2013 – University Of Phoenix Stadium
September 27, 28, 29, 2013 – Arizona State Fairgrounds
January 10, 11, 12, 2014 – Arizona State Fairgrounds
March 7, 8, 9, 2014 – University Of Phoenix Stadium
April 26, 27, 28, 2013 – Arizona State Fairgrounds

Who are our customers? Click HERE to see our attendee profile!

Why are the Maricopa County Home Shows so successful?
Because of our advertising!

Our Media Campaign
Known for our powerful advertising campaigns, you can rely on the Maricopa County Home Shows to provide unprecedented exposure through a HUGE multimedia advertising campaign.

All of Arizona’s major network television stations, with live remotes at the Show

Huge exposure on Arizona’s top rated radio stations, with live remotes at the Show

Arizona’s #1 Newspaper & Website

Outdoor advertisements in the highest traffic areas of the Valley

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Vendor Testimonials:

“Just wanted to let you know your team is awesome! You guys are the best promoter to work with!”
Backyard Accents

“The Show was great! We’ve been in the process of starting this business and this may have been what we needed to really get us going!”<
Affordable Energy Solutions

“I wanted to tell you how happy we are with your staff and the success of the August Home Show. We can’t thank you enough for the investment you make with your marketing to get folks at the show. It makes a huge difference and sets you apart from any other home show. It’s amazing how many past customers come to our booth to reconnect with us and share their current home remodeling needs. Sure, you have your handful of people just there to buy the incredible mop that’s available, but the majority of people that came in our booth were well qualified prospects with real home remodeling needs. Plus, the effort we put in our display really pays off. The people who come to the show really appreciate and hunger for new ideas and products that showcase well. They come to the show ready to buy. I am surprised that other home décor businesses aren’t in line to be in the show…they are missing the boat! Thanks again for your continued support…we love working with you.”
Stone Creek Furniture

“Thank you for executing another great home show. We got some great contacts are excited to see where they lead!”
Custom Creative Marble & Granite

“I just wanted to send you an email to say thank you to you and all of your staff. You guys are awesome and always on the ball and do such a great job with the homeshows. When we came into this show we had set a goal of 20 appointments and were determined to work as hard as was needed to get those 20 appointments. Well after 3 days we came in at 56 appointments. Not that is not a typo. 56 appointments set in 3 days was just mind blowing for us! We are happily swamped this week with follow up but just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the homeshow and the opportunity to get our message and product out in front of so many qualified buyers. We actually had people walk up and say, “I want solar on my house can you give me a price?” It doesn’t get much better than that! Again, thanks for all that you do, your professionalism, and most importantly for putting on such a great event. We are already talking about some additions to our booth for the August show! See you then! Thanks!”
EMC Builders

“Outstanding for the economy we are in. Thus far, we increased our sales over last year’s show by 67%.”
Vapor Professionals

“Without you, I wouldn’t have been in the show, and I certainly wouldn’t have gotten the forty-plus GREAT leads that I’m now following up on!! I already have eight solid appointments scheduled for this week!”
Walker Luft and Associates Inc.

“Kudos to you and your staff. Once again you have produced a great show. You get better every time!!”
Create It Decor

“We are very pleased with the January 2011 Home Show, we generated 80 appointments in 3 days”
Classy Closets & Kitchens

“We’ve generated over 150 leads from the January Show and we are definitely signing up for your next shows”
Built Wright Homes

“The leads we generated from the January Home Show have been wonderful and well qualified, we’ve already signed up for your next 5 shows”
Copper Valley Development

“The January Show exceeded our expectations and was the best show in terms of leads and numbers in several years. We have not had this kind of business generated even when the economy was good! What a great shot in the arm to kick of 2011! Kudos to you and your marketing team for a job well done!”
Horizon Energy Systems

“Thanks again for another great Show! We just wanted you to know how much we appreciate what you do for your vendors (us), and all the hard work that goes into producing a good show! We are going for all of 2011!”
Mastertouch Contracting

“Best attended Show I’ve been to in the last couple of years with serious people”
Arizona Stone

“We just attended the Summer Home & Garden show and it generated over 170 leads for our company.  It was a very successful show for us and can’t wait until the next Maricopa Home Show.”
First Impressions Security Doors

“In short “Awesome Show”. I can tell from the quality of the leads this is really good show. You are the best!”
Custom Creative Marble & Granite

“We got over 700 leads. Good show. Good results.”
Bell Ford

“The advertising was phenomenal, great job!”
Global Protection

“Great Show, thanks for everything.”
SRP

“My Show Manager said Saturday and Sunday were “off the hook!” busy. Thank you for putting on a great show as usual.”
Century Shower Doors

“60 leads and 1st appointment was a sale! Thank you ALL.”
Home Resort Living   

“Very Good Show, we did better than this show a year ago.”
Salt River Solar and Wind

“I am happy to tell you this was the best show we have had since the first Show at the stadium.”
Create It Décor

“Just an FYI, best show of the last 6 we have done!”
Synthetic Grass Store

“Just wanted to express all my gratitude for a wonderful show. I was truly amazed at seeing so many people all the time! I was truly impressed, every time I looked down the aisles and saw PEOPLE!”
Fountain of Youth

“Great Show, great attendance, great marketing equates to great results! Thank you and the entire team! Great Show. Big Smile.”
Complete Home

“The January 2010 Maricopa County Home Show was our best show yet! Our company compiled over 500 quality leads and got great exposure. We can’t wait for the next one!”
Tree Pros

“We generated around 150 leads from this show and found consumers very willing to take the time to understand our product.  We have a really good feeling that the leads we gathered will parlay into many sales.”
Nuvo H20

“Thank you for your hard work. I am writing to tell you that both the January and March Phoenix Shows you promoted were out of the park hits for my company. The people who came were 1) in huge numbers, 2) eager and kind, 3) quick to buy my product. I look forward to doing business with you for many, many years to come. I truly appreciate the amount of energy that goes into promoting such successful events. I am so grateful to your team for staying vigilant and putting forth the effort.”
Lannon’s Leap

“The event was perhaps our best ever at that location. I am sure our booth placement helped, so thank you!”
Culligan Water Conditioning

“As far as I can tell for a 3-day show, that was the best show we’ve ever done.”
Cutco

“Thank you for a wonderful show at the stadium in Glendale this past weekend.  We had great sales with solid people who were fun to work to.  We stayed busy from opening until closing. Also, we thought everything was well organized for set-up and tear down.  The show was run like a fine, well oiled machine. Looking forward to your August Show.”
Deluxe Salsa Maker

“The August Show was a GREAT one! Thank you Alaska Events AGAIN!!!! I am a HUGE fan of the MARICOPA COUNTY HOME SHOWS! This venue has kept us in business Since August 2009 (when we came back into the home show venue).”
Mastertouch Contracting

“We were very pleased with our sign-ups at the show. Let’s make sure you’ve got us signed up for all the Stadium shows!”
Costco

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Thinking of exhibiting at a Home Show, but not sure which company to go with?

DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE

These are the questions to ask | Click a question to reveal the answer

1 What is that Home Show’s marketing plan to bring customers to the event? What is that Home Show’s marketing plan to bring customers to the event? You want it in writing and if that company won’t give you exact specifics in writing, RUN! If they will give it to you, make them note on the contract that if they do not fulfill this exact advertising schedule, that you will get a full refund within 10 days from the show. If they won’t put that on the contract RUN! You are relying on that show promoter to give you what you bought. It is called DELIVERING the GOODS! If you knew that they were not going to deliver what you thought you were buying, you would not buy it, would you? The Maricopa County Home Shows has a very specific advertising schedule, down to exact counts. We always give our potential vendors our exact advertising schedule, in writing, and we back it up with an email each day leading up to the show noting what advertising is going on that day, once again in writing to make sure you know where your money is going! 2 How long has that company been producing Shows in AZ? How long has that company been producing Shows in AZ? Beware of any company that is new to the market without a solid track record. The Maricopa County Home Shows has been in business for 19 years, producing successful home shows in Maricopa County for ALL 19 years, and has never had to cancel a show for any reason. 3 How do they screen who exhibits at their show? AZROC (AZ Registrar of Contractors) or BBB (Better Business Bureau)? How do they screen who exhibits at their show? AZROC (AZ Registrar of Contractors) or BBB (Better Business Bureau)? The promoter should always screen each vendor to verify all companies exhibiting are reputable. This also will put you on an equal bidding field if your competitors have to go through the same qualifications to be in business and exhibit at the show. There is nothing more frustrating to spend the time bidding on a project and losing to a non-licensed contractor. The Maricopa County Home Shows screens every exhibitor first through the AZROC to make sure they are in good standing. If they do not need a license, we then go to the BBB. They must be in good standing or they cannot exhibit at the Maricopa County Home Shows. 4 Call the facility to make sure the show promoter has already paid a deposit to hold that show in that facility on those dates. Call the facility to make sure the show promoter has already paid a deposit to hold that show in that facility on those dates. If the deposit has not been paid, do NOT sign up to do that show. When a confirmation is made to hold an event at a facility, a contract is signed and a deposit is made-IN ADVANCE. 5 Have they always been on those dates or within a week or two? Have they always been on those dates or within a week or two? If they keep moving their show dates from month to month, there is a reason, and it is usually because it was not successful. Whatever they may tell you, if a show is successful, the facility will not want to move the dates; they make money too when the show is successful! They don’t want to lose revenue. The Maricopa County Home Shows has always kept our dates within a few weeks (except for moving the first July Home Show from the AZ State Fairgrounds Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum (400 booths max), to the AZ State Fairgrounds other buildings (same as Jan Show location) over 1000 booths…we out grew the building and had to move! 6 Have they ever had to cancel a show? Have they ever had to cancel a show? BIG RED FLAG! This means due to lack of interest from exhibitors, and booth sales, they had to cancel. Why would that happen? Only because past exhibitors would not re-sign because the show was so poorly attended. The Maricopa County Home Shows has never cancelled a show or skipped a year of doing that show in all 19 years in business. There is no other home show promoter producing home shows in the Phoenix Metro area who can say that. 7 Are they a local company with a local business office? Are they a local company with a local business office? Be very careful of any out of state company. How do you get a hold of them after the show if their office is out of state and you have an issue? Out of state companies are not in touch with the local market or local home improvement issues. The Maricopa County Home Shows is local. All of our employees live and work in the Phoenix community, meaning our income and money all stay in AZ! You can find us, before, during and after each show working very hard to help exhibitors generate as much business as possible from the home shows. We are personally vested in each company’s satisfaction and success. We always encourage exhibitors to stop by our office and visit us/check us out. We are open M-F 8am to 5p. Please stop by and say hello! 8 If you are at another show, ask other exhibitors what home show promoter they would recommend. If you are at another show, ask other exhibitors what home show promoter they would recommend. There is nothing better than a company who can give you the real goods! We did not become the largest home show in attendance and exhibitors by working alone, it was exhibitors and homeowners who spread the word that the Maricopa County Home Shows are the biggest and best. 9 Ask for last years list of exhibitors on those show dates and facility so you can call them for a recommendation. Ask for last years list of exhibitors on those show dates and facility so you can call them for a recommendation. Who better to ask than a past customer? If they will not give you the whole list to call, that YOU choose to call, RUN from that Show. Our last show list of exhibitors is always up and readily available for anyone to view until the week before the next show, when we put the new one up. We leave the past show up so long because homeowners will refer back to that list to find customers they had spoken to at the show. 10 Who else is already exhibiting at the show they are asking you to sign up for? Who else is already exhibiting at the show they are asking you to sign up for? If they do not give you the actual list of exhibitors who have already signed up, RUN! They won’t give it because they don’t have a list. The Maricopa County Home Shows always keeps 5 lists (5 individual shows) of who is already signed up for any particular show we produce. We have the list going 6 weeks after the show takes place. That’s right, almost a year in advance; because we have so many exhibitors who re-sign for next years show that far ahead to reserve their space. Please ask for a list before you sign up for our show…we print it because it is true and we back it up in writing. 11 Will they show you their contract book with every company who has already signed up for that show and back it up with every payment from every company so you know you have paid the same fair rate as every other company? Will they show you their contract book with every company who has already signed up for that show and back it up with every payment from every company so you know you have paid the same fair rate as every other company? If not, something is fishy! We have every exhibitor’s contract and proof of payment kept in binders at our office. If you would like to come in and view them, please stop by any time, no appointment is necessary, we have an open book policy so you know you paid the same rate for the same booth configuration as your competitor. No last minute deals are made. We thank our exhibitors who sign up a year in advance with us; we would never disrespect them by offering someone else a deal at the last minute. 12 Are they giving you a discount rate on the booth space? Are they giving you a discount rate on the booth space? This is the biggest trap exhibitors fall for, by far! The old adage of you get what you pay for could not be more true here. A show promoter will only discount booths if they can’t sell them. If they cannot sell them, they have no budget to advertise the way they should. Not only is it wrong to charge different prices for the same configuration booth, it is unethical. Every company starts out with a budget, if you have to cut from the budget, where does it come from? From Employees? Nope, you still have to pay your people to do the work or you can’t sell the booths. From the facility you are renting to hold the event? Nope, facilities do not discount their rates. From monthly expenses to run their business? Nope, these are hard costs that do not ever go away. It’s called keeping your doors open. From the last thing that show promoter pays for before the Show? YES! ADVERTISING AND MARKETING TO BRING YOUR CUSTOMERS TO THE EVENT SO YOU CAN GENERATE BUSINESS? This is going back to question 1- If you knew that they were not going to deliver what you thought you were buying, you would not buy it, would you? The Maricopa County Home Shows does not discount our booths. If we did, we would not have the budget to do the massive advertising that we do. Refer to #11, you can come into our office at any time and audit our exhibitor books.

At the Maricopa County Home Shows, we realize how important it is to make every marketing dollar you spend count! You need as much bang for your buck as you can get to help you generate as much business as possible.We hope you will take the time to ask these questions so you will know who and what home show promoter you are doing business with. Know the facts! The Maricopa County Home Shows only holds our Home Shows at 2 facilities:

AZ State Fairgrounds (January, last weekend in April, and last weekend in September)

University of Phoenix Stadium/Cardinals Stadium (first weekend in March and second weekend in August (this may change by one weekend due to NFL schedule takes precedence)

Alaska Events, Inc. dba Maricopa County Home Shows. Incorporated in 1993, the year of our first home show. AZ Dept of Revenue Business License City of Phoenix Business License City of Glendale Business License

Call 602-485-1691 for more information!

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Exhibit Among Your Peers

Is your company qualified to be a Home Show Exhibitor? To ensure a quality show where the consumer can shop with confidence, all Exhibitors are screened through the AZ Registrar of Contractors and/or the AZ Central Better Business Bureau. Exhibiting companies must adhere to all laws and be in good standing with both to exhibit at the Home Shows.

Exhibiting & Sponsorship Information:
Please include your name, company name, product description, address, phone and fax if you would like exhibiting information.

Because booths sell hourly, please call 602-485-1691 for a current floor plan

Companies Beginning With	Account Manager	Email
#’s – Desert L	Adam x 102	Adam@MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com
Desert M – Ki	Elizabeth x 107	Elizabeth@MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com
Kj – R	Todd x 101	Todd@MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com
S – Z	Katie x 112	Katie@MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

Exhibit in all 5 Maricopa County Home Shows and get thousands of $$$$$ worth of FREE Advertising and Marketing!

FREE referrals from the Home Project Helper web page all about your company:  Includes logo, description of your company, products and services, website coupon, youtube videos, blogtalk radio link, blog link and a “contact this company” referral email form that goes to your email.
FREE coupon advertisement in the AZ Republic Newspaper the week of the Maricopa County Home Show to drive traffic to your booth.
FREE web address listing under your company name in the Official Show Program handed out at the Home Show gate to every customer entering the show.
FREE click-through link from the Maricopa County Home Show “Exhibitor” web page to your website.
FREE coupon advertisement emailed out to the Home Show 79,000+ email database the week before the show to drive traffic to your booth.
50 FREE Home Show tickets for you to invite your preferred customer or prospect to the Home Show.
FREE :30 second mobile video segment featured on the Maricopa County Home Show YouTube Channel.  Your segment will be recorded at the upcoming Home Show and will showcase your booth.  Your video will then be placed on the Maricopa County Home Shows youtube channel, on your Home Project Helper Company Page and on the Maricopa County Home Shows facebook, twitter and linked-in pages.
FREE Radio interview on the Maricopa County Home Shows Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio.  This interview will feature your company in a question and answer session and be broadcast and archived on the Maricopa County Home Show Blog Talk Radio Station for customer on demand listening at any time of day or night.  Your radio interview will also link from your Home Project Helper Company Page and on the Maricopa County Home Shows facebook, twitter and linked-in pages.
FREE Inclusion in the Maricopa County Home Show Blog Page.  This Blog Page will feature your company and give specialized attention to your business and services.  We will then post your blog article on your Home Project Helper Company Page and on the Maricopa County Home Shows facebook, twitter and linked-in pages.
FREE Special mention in our Social Media Networks:  We LOVE to share your Facebook and Twitter posts with all of the Maricopa County Home Show fans and friends, giving your Facebook postings and tweets a much larger audience.
FREE QR Code Sinage that links to your Home Project Helper Company Page to capture more leads for your company at the Maricopa County Home Shows, or any place you would like to display your signage.  Your company info will be captured for your customer!
FREE Monthly Home and Garden Email Newsletter to 79,000+ homeowners:  Once a month the Maricopa County Home Shows will send an informative and timely newsletter to our 79,000+ opt-in email list noting what to do around their home that month, new product introduction, “How To” Tips, and of course 5 show vendor articles!
FREE “Deal of the Day” vendor postings on Maricopa County Home Shows Facebook, Twitter and Linked-In pages promoting your company and coupon!