application to exhibit at the Spokane Garden Expo

The Garden Expo is the premier local garden event of the year. It kicks off spring at just the right time: by mid-May, people are eager to get outside, dig in the dirt, and refresh their gardens. Attendees come ready for inspiration and open to new ideas. For garden-related businesses, it’s the ideal opportunity to showcase the latest and greatest products, services, and innovations for the new growing season!

The Expo draws a vibrant mix of people—gardeners seeking unique plants, fresh design ideas, and inspiration for their yards and landscapes. You’ll see best friends browsing together, families making a day of it, gardening clubs and senior centers on group outings, youth groups eager to learn, and devoted gardening enthusiasts from across the Inland Pacific Northwest who return year after year without fail.   

The Garden Expo is buzzing with energy—massive crowds, packed aisles, and eager buyers grabbing everything in sight. With estimated attendance approximately 15,000 people, it’s the biggest and best event of the year for gardening vendors!

Admission is FREE for those attending the expo.

Designated exhibitor parking is available on both the south and north sides of the college campus. Parking fees are not enforced for vendors, so no parking pass is required.  

 There are double and even triple booth spaces available, but they are limited. Returning vendors have the option of increasing their booth space only if the spaces next to theirs become open.  

 No. Please consider your participating in the Garden Expo carefully, because once your application is processed, no refunds can be offered unless the event is cancelled.   

 Set-up is Noon-8pm on Friday or 6-7am on Saturday. 

A few vendors are given special permission to set-up early. Contact us if you have a special request for move-in. 

Booths must be open for business by 8am Saturday. 

No driving on campus after 7am, no exceptions.

Every booth is numbered for easy identification. When you arrive, stop by the Exhibitor Check-In table where we’ll have your Exhibitor Packet ready for you. Inside, you’ll find your booth assignment, a list of food vendors, a full vendor directory, and a detailed event map to help you get settled in quickly. We look forward to welcoming you to the Garden Expo!

Registration is considered complete only after payment, the application form, and the signed liability form have been submitted electronically and processed. 

Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and no spaces are held in advance. Returning vendors will be placed as close as possible to their previous location. If you are a previous vendor get your application in as soon as possible!

 The number of booths with electricity is limited to indoor booths. A nominal fee is charged for accessibility.

 

Move-out begins 30 minutes after the event closes to allow time for attendees to safely exit the grounds.

No driving on campus or in the event area is permitted until 5:30 p.m.

You may hand-carry or cart your booth materials off the event grounds starting at 5:00 p.m.

The safety of attendees and fellow exhibitors is our top priority, while also ensuring you can pack up and head home as quickly and smoothly as possible. Thank you!