Grassroots Connect
November 7-10, 2022
Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO
FALL 2022 Timeline
June
Contracts Sent
July
Contracts Due
August
Booth Layouts Submitted
Plan Travel and Accommodations
September
Booth Layouts Reviewed
Sponsorships Approved
Final schedules released
October
Booth Layouts Final
Advanced Warehouse Opens
November
November 6
Retailer Education
Exhibitor Move In 8am-6pm
November 7-10
Connect Show
Lunch & Learn Sessions
EXHIBITOR OVERVIEW
INVITATION
In order to maintain a curated show experience, all exhibitors are Grassroots vendor partners or invited brands.
CONTRACT
Contracts will be sent out at the end of June and due early August. This ensures time to prepare our vendor list for scheduling. For assistance with contracts please contact Hope@grassrootsoutdoors.com or Rachel@grassrootsoutdoors.com
SELECTING BOOTH SIZE & CONFIGURATION
When selecting your booth size, allocate meeting spaces to host maximum amount of appointments scheduled simultaneously. Be sure to allow for personal comfort and distancing and for presentation flow.
SCHEDULING AND APPOINTMENTS
Connect is a show designed for efficiency and productivity. Once the final contracts have been received, a confirmed list of vendors is sent to the participating retailers. Utilizing an online scheduling tool, retailers select the vendors they would like appointments with.
When completing your contract, please make note of the CATEGORIES you are offering and the recommended duration of APPOINTMENTS. These selections will inform the design, # of meeting spaces and layout of your booth.
REGISTRATION:
Hotel rooming blocks close 10/20/2022
Independent sales reps- $25 each until 10/20/22, after 10/20/22 fee is $50.
Exhibitor attendees- $175 each until 10/20/2022, after 10/20/22 fee is $200.
The registration fee covers show entrance, badge, appointment scheduling, lunches, snacks, & happy hours for all attendees. The fee also covers the Grassroots Member gathering for Vendor Partners and their reps.
Please contact Rachel Paar for any questions regarding registration.