Expos

Expos and festivals provide attendees a real-life, engaging experience and our partners face-to-face consumer interactions for a measurable return on investment. Our portfolio of expos occur across the country and cover a wide selection of demographics and interests including foodies, families, brides, home improvers, sports enthusiasts and more. These events are often headlined by celebrity talent to maximize attendance.

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Flavored Nation

Every state has an iconic dish. Flavored Nation gives attendees the opportunity to taste iconic dishes from around the country, prepared by leading chefs representing their states. Along with food, guests enjoy wine, beer, and liquor tastings, music, games and more. A culinary tour of America.

The public decides each state’s iconic dish and our last poll received more than 350,000 votes.

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Wine & Food Experience

The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience series is an American culinary tour for wine and food fans and connoisseurs alike. The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience presents rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the local culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions.

The Wine & Food Experience is happening Fall 2022 with six events.

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Home & Garden Show

The Dispatch Spring and Fall Home & Garden Shows are the go-to resources for homeowners in the Columbus, Ohio area. At the event, guests find inspiration and ideas, connect in-person with local experts and find the advice, products and services for making their homes more functional and beautiful.

The spring show typically attracts more than 5,000 guests.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show celebrates everything outdoors, indoors. At this event, there is something for every enthusiast, from those who love fishing, hunting, and camping to those who get outdoors to enjoy kayaking, boating and hiking.

The Milwaukee Sports Show is celebrating its 82nd year in 2023.

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Legends Party

Legends Party brings together amazing celebrities, professional athletes, musicians and others for one legendary night of partying during major sports championship weekends each year. These exclusive events are one of the only celebrity parties that allows the public to attend.

2023 events include a Legends Party for the professional football, golf championships and more.

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Auto Shows

Our Auto Shows feature dozens of manufacturers and auto dealers displaying brand new makes and models under one roof. They provide attendees the exclusive and exciting opportunity to see the latest vehicles with zero sales pressure as well as the opportunity to test drive select models.

We have two shows, one in Des Moines, Iowa and one in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Springfield Knoxville

Des Moines Indianapolis

Kidz Expo

The Kidz Expo is an exciting and affordable event for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens and families to play and learn about all the important aspects of raising happy, healthy kids. Families can spend time together and make lasting memories, all while enjoying activities, shopping and entertainment.

Past celebrity guest appearances include China Anne McClain, Sean Ryan Fox and Peyton List.

Life: Boomers & Seniors Expo

The Life Expo is an event for boomers and seniors featuring bingo games, health screenings, seminars, entertainment and more. The event features exhibits from local businesses and organizations on topics including health insurance, travel, home improvement, shopping, legal services, entertainment and more.

Past celebrity guest appearances include Henry Winkler, John Ratzenberger and Derek Hough.

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