Vendor Opportunities at the Alaska Farm & Garden Show
Consider the benefits of exhibiting at the Alaska Farm & Garden Show. Alaskans have a proud independent spirit, and more people across the state are embracing self-sufficient living—whether through backyard gardening, small-scale farming, homesteading, or preparing for our challenging seasons. Attendees come with purpose. They’re actively seeking products, tools, knowledge, and services that help them thrive in the Last Frontier and turn their Alaska dreams into reality. These are motivated, hands-on buyers who want real solutions from trusted vendors like you.
This is your direct connection to thousands of them—face to face. No screens, no mailers, no phone calls. Just real conversations with real Alaskans who are ready to learn and ready to buy. As a vendor or exhibitor, the show works for you. Our team promotes the event aggressively with a strong mix of radio, newspaper, posters, street signs, and targeted social media campaigns focused on farming, gardening, homesteading, and sustainable living enthusiasts statewide.
In today’s competitive market, there’s no better bang-for-the-buck opportunity for targeted, high-quality exposure in Alaska. Now is the time to secure your booth space and be part of this vibrant, one-of-a-kind event. Register today and connect with the people who need what you offer.
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10 x 10 Vendor Booth: $495
10 x 8 Vendor Booth: $445
30 x 10 Bulk Space: $1,395
Corner Bulk Space: $1,995
Exhibitor space at the venue is limited. This show is not intended to serve as a political platform, a job fair, a fundraising opportunity for unrelated organizations, or as a general retail outlet.
MATSU Events LLC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to limit exhibitor participation at this event to businesses and organizations directly involved in promoting Alaskan farming, gardening, and agricultural interests. All businesses and organizations are welcome to apply for space; however, priority will be given to those whose core mission is aligned with the theme of the Alaska Farm and Garden Show.
If your exhibitor application is not initially accepted, it will be held on file. Should space become available in the month prior to the show, we may notify and invoice you at that time. Thank you for your understanding.
Step 1. Fill out, sign, and return the 2027 Vendor Application Form. Check the Floor Map for booth availability and let us know if you have a preferred booth location. Booth selection is first come/first serve. The map is updated as new vendors register. Save and/or print the Application Form and return to MATSU Events by email, (info@matsuevents.com), or US Mail. If you fill out the form online, be sure to save the file to your computer before printing or emailing.
Step 2. You will receive an invoice upon approval, and you can reserve your space with a minimal $50 deposit. Any remaining balance is due by January 1, 2027. Click the “Pay on Account” button to pay securely online, or you may mail a check to MATSU Events LLC, P.O. Box 277, Willow, AK 99688
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alaska Farm & Garden Show is a premier specialty trade show dedicated to celebrating and advancing Alaskan’s interest in agriculture, homesteading, and overall self-sufficiency. Designed as a dynamic gathering point, it unites passionate Alaskans with leading businesses, organizations, and experts whose core mission revolves around farming, agriculture, husbandry, conservation awareness, specialized products, and education. The show serves as a one-stop hub where attendees can discover the latest equipment, connect with local retailers, learn from industry professionals, and celebrate the unique spirit of homesteading in the Last Frontier.
The Alaska Farm & Garden Show is a specialty trade show, intended to bring industry experts and interested consumers together under one roof. This show is not intended to serve as a political platform, a job fair, a fundraising opportunity for unrelated organizations, or as a general retail outlet.
Exhibitor space at Raven Hall is limited. MATSU Events LLC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to limit exhibitor participation at this event to businesses directly involved in promoting Alaskan farming, gardening, and homesteading interests. All businesses and organizations are welcome to apply for space; however, priority will be given to businesses whose core mission is aligned with the theme of the Alaska Farm & Garden Show. If your application is not initially approved, your application will be kept on file. Should space become available in the month prior to the show, you will be notified and invoiced at that time.
The Alaska Farm and Garden Show is the weekend of January 30th and 31st, 2027 (Saturday-Sunday) at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer, Alaska.
10’ x 10’ indoor exhibitor booths are $495 for the weekend. 10′ x 8′ booths are $445. Bulk spaces and outdoor display space is available as well. Contact us with your display requirements to discuss.
Booth priority selection is available on a first come/first serve basis. Please be sure to specify your location preferences on the application form. The online vendor map is updated as exhibitors register. Booth locations and floor layouts are subject to change.
The indoor booth spaces, 10×10 and 10×8, include pipes and drapes separating you from adjacent exhibitors. Back drapes are 8′ high, and side rails are 3′. A 500 watt electrical hookup is available at your booth. Metal hooks are provided if you need to hang anything from the booth pipes.
Other booth furnishings such as tables, chairs, etc. are not provided, but are available from our show decorators, Special Events Alaska, if you wish to rent. You can reach Special Events Alaska at (907) 357-7368.
Some small businesses may wish to share their space with another small business. All space sharing must be approved in advance by Show management.
Alaskans visit the Farm & Garden Show because they want to learn about products and resources available to help them get the most out of their Alaskan experience. If you are an expert on a topic of interest to show visitors, we urge you to offer a public seminar or presentation. Classroom space is available all weekend, in one-hour blocks, and there is no additional charge for exhibitors to address a captive audience of interested Alaskans. The seminar room in the nearby Hoskins Building seats up to 150 people, and an LCD projector is available. Contact our office to schedule a seminar time.
Display space may be reserved with a minimal $50.00 deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the show. Payment is required in full if you register less than 30 days prior to the event.
Plans sometimes change. You may cancel anytime up to two weeks prior to the start of the show, and your booth fee will be refunded, less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Any cancellations after January 15, 2027 are non-refundable.
We live in interesting times, and we certainly hope that we are not hit with a surprise closing as happened to so many other large events during covid. If the show is cancelled for reasons beyond our control, all rental fees and deposits will be promptly returned.
Adult visitor admission is $10 per person, and children under 12 are free. Parking at the Fairgrounds is free.
Yes! All vendors are required to be in compliance with state and local business regulations.
As an Alaskan business, you should already have your State of Alaska business license.
The Alaska State Fairgrounds is located within the Palmer City boundaries. Per City code, you are required to have a Palmer business license if you are exhibiting at the Show. This license or permit MUST be in place with the City of Palmer by no later than January 1, 2026. This requirement is mandatory, regardless of whether or not you are actually selling products or services at the show. THE PALMER BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT IS NOT OPTIONAL. Palmer business license and sales tax details are online at https://www.palmerak.org/finance/page/sales-taxhttps://www.cityofwasilla.com/business/business-licensing-sales-tax-information
Food vendors must have valid food handler’s permit and DEC permit if applicable.
Small businesses should carry business liability insurance. We request that vendors provide a certificate of insurance with MATSU Events LLC additionally insured as certificate holder. As stated in the terms of the space rental agreement, neither MATSU Events LLC, the Alaska Farm and Garden Show, the Sponsors, the Alaska State Fairgrounds, nor any member of the above, shall be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the Exhibitor, an Exhibitor’s employee, or the property thereof, from any cause whatsoever.
We will have security staff available during all show hours. Raven Hall and the Alaska State Fairgrounds are closed and locked at night. That being said, MATSU Events is not liable for your property or inventory, and we recommend that you take appropriate precautions to secure your property and provide your own business insurance.
As an exhibitor, you are required to maintain a safe environment in and around your booth. Per the Borough Fire Marshall, you are required to have a current fire extinguisher at your booth with a rating of 2A:10B:C or larger if your display includes a vehicle or a booth covering. Keep in mind that no display materials or signage may obstruct or block exit isles, exit doors, or exit signage.
Of course! You are welcomed and encouraged to have drawings or give away items at the show. A drawing for free items is a great way to collect names, numbers and email addresses to help your business marketing efforts! Raffles, typically run by nonprofit organizations where numbered tickets are sold for a chance to win, fall under State gaming regulations and are allowed, providing you have the appropriate Alaska State gaming permit.
As promoters, our job is to bring in the largest crowd possible to safely visit your display. With a large advertising budget for this show, we will be running local radio and newspaper, and YouTube advertising during the month prior to the show. We also run targeted social media promotions throughout Southcentral Alaska, and we will be placing posters in windows and on bulletin boards throughout Mat-Su and Anchorage.
Almost everyone these days is connected on social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram. Many small businesses rely on social media as an economical way of interacting with their customers. MATSU Events has thousands of social media followers, and we use these platforms to help promote the show. If we know that your business is on Facebook, we are happy to post blurbs about your business on the MATSU Events pages. A portion of our advertising budget then goes to “boosting” these posts out to a targeted audience of thousands of potential show visitors. These boosted posts help promote the show generally, and they help promote your business specifically. The show’s popularity experiences exponential organic growth when you mention it in your own social media posts. As a group effort, all exhibitors can help by sharing, posting, and tagging the Alaska Farm and Garden Show through your personal accounts and business pages.
Corporate sponsorships are win/win. As a show sponsor, your financial support helps us boost our show promotion expenses, and we are able to help you by including your logo in our marketing, radio, and other media advertising, by linking to your website, and by running partner promotions on social media. Contact us for details if you are interested in sponsoring or partnering with this event!
We will keep this page updated as the details come together. In the meantime, if you have more questions, we’re only a phone call or email away. Please feel free to contact MATSU Events anytime at 907-947-9900 or via email at info@matsuevents.com!