Vendor Registration - 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference
About this Event
Reach your customers at the 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference!
This premier event draws fruit, vegetable, organic, and specialty crop growers from across the midwest. The conference features ten educational tracks focused on both conventional and organic specialty crop production and marketing. Friday evening includes Growers Association meetings and the popular Grower’s Innovation Night.
Thursday Setup: Thursday, Jan. 7, 1:00–7:00 pm
Friday Late Setup: Friday, Jan. 8 at 7:00am
- Trade Show opens: Friday, Jan. 8, 7:00am
- Location: Fulkerson Conference Center, Missouri Western State University
- Booths: 8’ x 10’ booth contains one 6-foot table and two chairs. Outdoor display options available upon request.
- Included: Meal tickets for 2 reps per booth, vendor hospitality room, wireless internet is available.
- Promotion: Your business will be included in our program insert and on our website.
Facility Access: A sidewalk ramp and double-door entrance make equipment setup easy. Trucks may back up to the dock for direct access.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Please contact the Tradeshow Coordinators for more information. Click here to see sponsorship opportunities ____________________________.
We hope you’ll join us in St. Joseph, Missouri to connect with growers and showcase your wonderful offerings. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to the tradeshow coordinators below.
Sincerely,Gwen Funk: [email protected] | 816-261-6595
Anthony Reardon: [email protected] | 913-715-7000 ext. 57028
GPGC Tradeshow Coordinators
Exhibitor Details:
DATE: January 8-9, 2027
LOCATION: Missouri Western State University
Fulkerson Center
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
TRADE SHOW HOURS
January 7 - 1 pm – 7 pm (Exhibitor set-up)
January 8 - 7 am – 6 pm (late set-up at 7 am)
January 9 - 8 am - 1:30 pm
FEES:
1st booth* $475
Additional booths* $300
Outside booth for equipment $350
Additional registrations $ 75
Tabletop display $175
*Booth fee includes lunch/registration for 2 representatives per day.
VENDOR BOOTH SPACE
You will be provided an 8’ x 10’ booth containing one 6-foot table and two chairs. Electrical service and wireless internet available. Booths have a pipe and drape backdrop.
TABLETOP DISPLAY
Tabletop displays are 3' x 3' areas to display catalogs or brochures to promote your product/service. Tabletops may not be manned by a company representative. Send tabletop material to: Buchanan Co. Extension Office, Attn.: Gwen, 301 N. County Park Rd. Easton, MO 64443 . Please have your materials shipped to the office no later than December 7, 2026.
RESERVATION DEADLINE
Reserve your exhibit space by December 1, 2026. A cancellation refund will be granted until December 11, 2026. Any application received after this date will be assigned on a space-available basis.
SECURITY AND LIABILITY
Normal security provisions will be in effect. University Extension and/or Missouri Western State University will not be liable for theft and will not assume any liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents of any nature. If there are issues with security or access to the building, contact MWSU campus police, 816-271-4438.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 7
1:00 - 7:00 pm Trade Show Set-Up
Friday, January 8
7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration & Trade Show
8:00 am - 9:15 am Track Sessions & Trade Show
9:15am - 9:45 am Morning Break & Trade Show
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Lunch & Trade Show & Poster Session
1:45 pm - 3:30 pm Track Sessions & Trade Show
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm PM Break & Trade Show & Poster Session
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Growers Association Meetings & Farmer’s Forum
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Grower Innovation Hour of Fun
Saturday, January 9
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Trade Show
9:00 am - 10:35 am Track Sessions & Trade Show
10:40 am - 11:10 am AM Break & Trade Show
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Track sessions & Trade Show
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break & Trade Show
1:35 pm - 3:10 pm Track Sessions
*Growers Night, Poster Sessions, and the Farmer’s Network Forum all occur in the Trade Show hall.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Host hotels (See website Lodging page for more information and conference rate).
For alternative lodging in St. Joseph, MO: https://tinyurl.com/4xhebzbz St. Joseph Hotels and Motels
Stoney Creek Inn
1201 N. Woodbine
St. Joseph, MO
800-659-2220 or 816-901-960
www.stoneycreekhotels.com
Drury Inn and Suites
4213 Frederick
St. Joseph, MO
800-325-0720 or 816-364-4700
www.druryhotels.com
Mention the Great Plains Growers Conference to get the reduced rate.
FOR MORE HOTEL INFORMATION:
Buchanan County Extension: | 816-279-1691
FOR MORE VENDOR INFORMATION:
Gwen Funk: [email protected] | 816-261-6595
Anthony Reardon: [email protected] | 913-715-7000 ext. 57028
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 81.75 to USD 508.15
