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We have it MADE in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Local Products, Local Destinations, Local Jobs, Local Chambers

2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo

After the success of our 2023 Southern Illinois Expo, we are excited to invite you to participate in the Southern Illinois Made Expo on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 and Sunday, July 21st , 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL.

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This exciting initiative was developed through a partnership between State Senator Dale Fowler and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce in 2018 as a premiere opportunity for businesses like yours to showcase the impressive products made and destinations available in Southern Illinois.

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Exhibitors from all over the region are invited to display and sell their innovative products, unique creations, and tasty treats and showcase fabulous Southern Illinois destinations. The event is also open to the general public – giving everyone the opportunity to experience firsthand the quality of unique products made by Southern Illinois artists, designers, and manufacturers and the beauty of Southern Illinois destinations.

 

All proceeds from admission and exhibitor fees will go be split between the Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, This Able Veteran, and Down the Leash Service Dogs. Honor Flight of Southern Illinois is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s veterans by providing free trips to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices. This Able Veteran is committed to empowering veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by providing them with highly-trained service dogs. Through their program, veterans find companionship, support, and a path to healing. Down The Leash Service Dogs is a veteran run nonprofit that creates a safe environment for our nation’s  heroes, teaching them basic and advanced dog handling skills for their own service dogs.

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Donations will be accepted at the door. Senator Fowler and our Chambers are excited to give our local business community an opportunity to showcase their products, services and destinations produced and offered in Southern Illinois.

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If you are interested in donating or registering for the 2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo, please contact info@simade.org for more information.

We hope that you join us in showcasing all that Southern Illinois has to offer.

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We hope that you join us in showcasing all that Southern Illinois has to offer.

 

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About the Show

Both Saturday and Sunday offer a unique opportunity for exhibitors to sell directly to the public and wholesale/retail buyers. Potential customers can see, sample, and purchase products and learn about the many destinations Southern Illinois has to offer.


For more information on the application process and requirements and to find the Participation Agreement Form, please continue on to the next page.
 

Exhibitor Eligibility 

To participate in the Southern Illinois Made Expo you must meet the following
requirements:

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  •  Feature products produced in Southern Illinois or destinations available in Southern Illinois

  • Willingness and capacity to sell/showcase products/destinations to retailers and the general public at your booth during both days of the event

  • Agree not to exhibit or promote any products/destinations not made in Southern Illinois

  • Agree to all Exhibitor Rules & Regulations listed in the Participation Agreement Form section

  • Provide Certificate of Insurance by email on or before the proper date

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Examples of types of vendors the Southern Illinois Made Expo is particularly interested in showcasing:
 

  • Artisans & Craftspeople (i.e. Carpenters, Potters, Glass Artists, Painters, Jewelry Makers, etc.)

  • Food and Beverage Artisans (i.e. Distillers, Brewers, Cheese Makers, Sauce Ice cream Makers, Chocolatiers, Bakers, etc.)

  • Farmers, Winemakers/Viticulturists, etc.

  • Manufacturers of products made in Southern Illinois

  • Sothern Illinois Tourism Destinations

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To become a vendor for the 2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo, please email director@marionillinois.com or call the Marion Chamber of Commerce at (618) 997-6311.

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