Exhibit at CRFA Show

The CRFA Show is premiering a new feature pavilion to meet the requests for interesting offerings of refreshments and a place to rest and network. The Pop-Up Bistro is an area within the tradeshow where guests may purchase tasting portions of beverages and foods provided by exhibitors in the tradeshow, and outside vendors.

The Lounge will be open Sunday March 3rd, 12 noon to 5 pm, Monday March 4th, 11 am to 5 pm, and Tuesday March 5th 11 am – 3pm.

Full details, application form and costs, and floorplans may be found below

NEW: Pop-up Bistro Information and Application Form (PDF)

The CRFA Show is the largest and most successful event of its kind in the country. More than 700 exhibitors participate each year. Over 12,000 industry professionals — including chain executives, independent owner/operators, chefs, buying managers and purchasing agents — come to discover the latest trends, innovative products and inspired ideas.

70% of Canada’s top 100 foodservice companies attend the CRFA Show
Over 800 qualified buyers from Canada’s top 100
70% of attendees have a direct influence on buying decisions, and more than 3,600 make the final decision
Meeting suppliers is the #1 reason attendees come to the CRFA Show

Source: Attendee and Exhibitor Surveys, and Registration Audit, 2012

This trend-setting trade show features Canada’s only full-service marketplace — a perfect opportunity to network with customers. Canada’s most influential chefs and industry leaders are also on-hand, interacting with attendees through a full roster of seminars, workshops, presentations and culinary demonstrations.

88% say they came to see new products, 80% to pick up new ideas and 71% to meet suppliers
88% of attendees would recommend the show to industry colleagues
80% of exhibitors rated their results as excellent, very good or good (up from 2011)

Source: Attendee and Exhibitor Surveys, and Registration Audit, 2012

We invite you to show them what you’ve got at the CRFA’s foodservice event of the year, the CRFA Show. As an exhibitor, you’ll be part of the most comprehensive industry trade show in the country.

But most importantly, you will connect with thousands of qualified buyers who come each year to see “who’s who” and sample “what’s new” in the industry.

We market the trade shows in a wide variety of ways:

Attendee e-newsletters sent to our database of 47,000 industry professionals
Direct mail campaign to our previous attendees and our industry database
Dedicated show websites with continuously updated information
Social media postings on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Show blogs — be sure to send us any exciting info to share!
Advertising in the major Canadian foodservice trade publications
Press releases to local and trade publications
Networking among CRFA board members and advisory committee members
A comprehensive Show Guide
Discount attendee registrations for distribution by exhibitors

Being an exhibitor is one of the most cost-effective ways to promote, sell, introduce and demonstrate all that’s new with your company in 2013.

CRFA offers more ways to do this than any other foodservice trade show:

Meet 12,000 industry professionals*
Display and sample all your new and existing products
Meet face-to-face with qualified buyers
Network with your existing customers
Meet attendees from 70% of the top 100 foodservice companies in Canada
Market to the industry from coast to coast
Participate in feature areas highlighting green products, eat local, energy efficiency, sustainability and more

Our exhibitors also have the opportunity to sponsor industry seminars and workshops, culinary demos by celebrity chefs, receptions, competitions and much more. CRFA offers many levels of sponsorship for you to choose from.

* Attendee total from 2012 show

Booth Rates

Standard booth: 10’ x 10’ Booth rate: $2,395 + HST
Corner booth rate with exposure on two sides: $195 + HST per corner
Bulk Rate - available for exhibits of 8 booths or more - click for more information

Each booth space includes:

8’ back draping

3’ side draping

Material handling/drayage

Complimentary exhibitor badges

Show Guide listing

Complimentary nightly booth cleaning

Discounted online registration for your clients

Option to join our special VIP program

Please note: Floor covering is mandatory (and not included in the booth fee).

Payment: A deposit of $2,395 plus HST must be received with each completed application.

Space Allocation: Returning exhibitors must commit to the show prior to July 16, 2012, to maintain their existing show placement. Booths for all new exhibitors will be allocated in the order in which they are received, so act now.

Information for Exhibitors

2013 Exhibit Space Agreement [PDF / 667 KB]
2013 Exhibitor Brochure & Floor Plan [PDF / 3.60 MB]
Special Marketing Program - Show Guide and Enewsletters [PDF / 295KB]
2013 Floor Plan [PDF / 2.59MB]
2013 Exhibitor List
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Travel and Accommodation details

Show Hours

Sunday, March 3 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday, March 4 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, March 5 - 10:00am - 4:00pm