Community Expo, April 17, 2010

The 2010 St. Francis Area Business & Community Spring Expo, sponsored by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce and Independent School District 15 Community Education & Services will be held Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Francis High School. Admission is free and open to the public. A donation to the NACE Food Shelf is encouraged.

BOB-FM will be broadcasting live at the expo and many great prizes and giveaways will be offered throughout the day. Food vendors will be on site for exhibitors and customers. View the payments page to see Expo fees and rates. New this year -- register electronically and pay online! 

 

Expo Prizes

In addition to the $500 cash prize drawing available for expo attendees, other drawings will include:

• Twins tickets

• Chanhassen Dinner Theatre tickets

• Children's bicycles

• Wild Mountain Summer Superday Passes

• Grand Casino package

• And much more!

 

Family Friendly Events

• Resource Fair
• Booster Club information
• Bounce House
• Face painting/hair coloring
• Fire Department activities

 

Registration Discounts!

Register by March 1 and receive the Early Bird Discount of $25 off your registration.

Join the Chamber! Chamber members receive $80 off the price of a booth! Find out why you should join.

 

Why Participate?

The 2010 St. Francis Area Community Expo provides you with an excellent opportunity to display your products and services to the consumers in the St. Francis and surrounding areas.

The Expo is a great opportunity to:

• showcase your business
• meet potential customers in person
• introduce new products or services
• advertise for new employees or members
• and much, much more!

Vendors will receive:

• 10x8-foot booth space, 8-foot blue or silver skirted table, 2 chairs and a booth sign - click here for a photo of the booth space
• 7”x44” generic white sign with your business name in black letters
• 3-foot high divider on each side of your booth – please do not use tape or cut your material – pins are okay
• a confirmation letter with rules for the day will be sent

Vendors, need ideas for your booth? Check out our tips for planning your display.

 

Questions?

Contact us with your name and phone number and a member of the expo committee will respond to your question or request.  
 

Hourly Door Prizes
 

Please indicate on registration form if you will donate a door prize. Donor names will be posted at the Expo. Door prize drawings will be

held each hour during the Expo starting at 11 a.m. and recipient MUST be present to win. (Vendors and their families are not eligible to enter in Expo "Hourly" or "Grand Prize" drawings.)

 

 

 

Expo Day Special Offers

 

Promote your business on Expo day with a special "Expo Day Only" offer, discount, coupon, etc. Don't forget to mention the Expo in your advertisements and on your web site.

 

 

 

Announcements
 

The Expo committee will make announcements throughout the day. Complete an announcement card prior to Expo start time.

 

 

 

Booth Setup Times
 

Friday, April 16, 6 p.m. ­ 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 17, 8 a.m. ­ 10 a.m.

 

 

Additional Information for All Exhibitors

MN ST19 sales tax form and information for sellers & event operators

 

 

Directions to St. Francis

View a Google map of the St. Francis area highlighting the high school.