EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

The Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA) is holding a mixed exhibit show as part of their MFDA 2024 Convention at Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley MN. Minnesota funeral directors will attend this event which features CEU presentations, exhibit displays, and an evening event for all attendees and exhibitors.

Online Registration - click Register button above

Download Exhibitor Prospectus to print/save - download PDF here

Hotel Reservations - Make reservations online here or by calling 800-468-3517 Group Code MFA429H - Please ask for the MN Funeral Directors Association group rate to receive your discounted room rate when making your reservation. Room rates are $89/night plus 9.875% tax. Room rate expires April 15, 2024

6 Reasons to Exhibit at MFDA's 2024 Convention

1. NETWORKING: Funeral directors are looking forward to a great convention to reconnect with their colleagues and spend time visiting with funeral industry suppliers.
   
2. SHOWCASE YOUR COMPANY: Designated exhibit hours for attendees to visit with you at your table - no sitting for 8 hours waiting for attendees to walk by.
3. INCENTIVES: You can offer incentives for attendees to visit your table - prize giveaways for attendees.
4. BRIGHT IDEA BINGO!: Engage with attendees at your booth before you give them the secret word for their bingo card.
5. GET YOUR GAME ON SOCIAL: Wednesday’s networking event gives exhibitors an opportunity to enjoy an evening with attendees at a free event for all attendees and exhibitors.
   
6. EXTRA EXPOSURE: Attendees receive 1 CEU for visiting all of the exhibitors on their bingo cards each day! 

Exhibit displays will be set up in Ballroom 5 and in the Foyer where registration takes place.

Exhibit location assignments are based on the following criteria:

• If exhibitor is a sponsor

• Consecutive years of exhibiting at MFDA convention

• If they are an MFDA Allied member

• When the display contract and payment are received.

Your location with a map will be provided via email after the early-bird registration closes on Friday, March 15, 2024 and spaces are assigned. Due to layout and demand, you may be close to a competitor. Exhibit spaces may not be shared – one company per space.
 
Attendance of CEU sessions is included with exhibit registration.

Meals: Exhibitor staff can attend the Wednesday and/or Thursday lunch during convention. Exhibitor lunch tickets are $25 and are required to attend convention lunches. 

Set-up on Wednesday, May 1 from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Caskets & cars may set up on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00pm-5:00pm upon request). There is no day/evening-before access to set-up.

Tear Down on Thursday, May 2 at 10:30am-3:00pm. To access your display, please use the lobby entrance or other hotel entrances to load-in.

Your location with a map will be provided via email after early-bird registration closes on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 after spaces are assigned.

Trivia Night! 2024 MFDA Social, Wednesday, May 1, 7:00pm-10:00pm: Join us at the Rival House for Trivia night fun! All convention registrants (attendees and exhibitor staff) can attend this optional but fun reception by wearing their name badge to the event. Join us for networking, free appetizers, drink tickets, and a cash bar.

Convention dress code: Business casual for exhibitors.

Sponsorships: The Convention’s success depends upon sponsor support. See Sponsorship page for details on ways to get extra exposure.

Parking: Parking is free at the Grand Casino Hinckley!

Registration fees include:

• Your choice of an 8'x10' or 14'x8' exhibit booth or an 8' exhibit table (price difference applies)
• One 8’ skirted table with two chairs.
• Up to 4 exhibitor staff for a booth or 2 exhibitor staff for a tabletop (additional exhibitor staff/guest badges available for $50 each).
• Event access for each registered exhibitor staff/guest for the “Trivia Night” social event on Wednesday Night
• Exhibitor staff can attend the Wednesday and/or Thursday lunch during convention. Exhibitor lunch tickets are $25 and are required to attend convention lunches.
• Incentive prize giveaways to draw attendee traffic to your tabletop display.
• Publicity in MFDA Bulletin, Official Convention Guide, MFDA social media, and Convention web site at www.mnfuneral.org.
  

8’ Tabletop Display Rules: No booth set-ups, backdrops, banners, flags, end tables, racks in front, etc. that are outside of the space of your 8ft table. Some flexibility allowed, but only with advance approval and if adjacent vendors don’t object. Stay within your space (stage instead of upstage). Your entire exhibit must fit on the included 8’ wide, skirted table. Two chairs included. 2 registered exhibitor staff included; additional staff fee available to purchase.

If you need anything (e.g. electricity, storage, etc.) besides the 8’ skirted table, two chairs, and WiFi access, you must arrange for it through MFDA’s Exhibit Coordinator Kathy Sheridan at 763-416-0124 kathy@mnfuneral.org.

Exhibitor Fees - EARLY-BIRD FEES EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 5!

Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund until March 15 upon written notification, and a 50% refund from March 15-April 15. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
 
Grand Casino Hinckley Space Layout

The layout below shows the areas where exhibit displays will be set-up.

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