The North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show does not print or mail the Exhibitor Guide. All information can be found in the Exhibitor Guide and the links below. Additional Questions? Contact: Shawn Murphy, Show Manager ShawnM@mpeshows.com Or Pat Steeves, Show Manager PatS@mpeshows.com
Exhibitor Guide Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available
Exhibitor Kit & Checklist
For a full list of show
rules and regulations please read the exhibitor guide:
MOVE-IN Wednesday, November 12th (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Reserved for larger boats or specialty move-in, by appointment only. Thursday, November 13th (SCHEDULED by location) Booth Move-In will be scheduled depending on location.
All exhibits must be complete by 6pm on Thursday, November 13th. Aisle carpets will be laid at 6pm Thursday. Absolutely no dollies will be permitted on the show floor after that time. All freight must be shipped to the facility Wednesday, November 12th. (9am to 5pm)
Please contact Shawn Murphy at ShawnM@mpeshows.com or 506-300-4117 to make arrangements if you require Wednesday, November 12th to setup your display.
MOVE-OUT
Saturday, November 15
4:00pm – 10:00pm
IMPORTANT NOTICES
If freight is still on the show floor Saturday at 10pm, Show Management reserves the right to ship your freight with the Official Show Carrier (Armour / Beyond Borders Logistics & Consulting Inc.) with all costs being billed to the exhibitor.
No exhibit may be removed in part or in whole prior to the close of the show at 4pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Show Hours
Friday, November 14
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 15
10:00am – 4:00pm
Booth Guidelines
EXHIBITOR’S ADVERTISING LITERATURE AND PRODUCT BROCHURES All exhibitors will be permitted to hand out brochures if they wish to do so. However, all advertising circulars must be distributed from booths only and must not be placed or distributed outside your assigned site boundaries. Materials are not permitted to be distributed from event parking/registration areas. Only materials pertaining to the Official Exhibitor may be exhibited.
Please do not block your neighboring booths with an 8’ sidewall. No 8’ sidewalls are permitted past 6’ from your back wall, without permission of Show Management.
Show Decorator: Global Convention Services
Global Convention Services is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc.
Advance Price Deadline : October 24, 2025 Ordering Deadline : October 31, 2025 Send completed form along with Method of Payment to info@globalcenvention.ca
AV Service Provider - Canadian AV
Canadian AV is the Exhibitor Service Provider and Audio Visual provider for this event.
Other bandwidth requests will require a customized quote | All internet speeds are symmetrical | No Hubs/Routers/Switches permitted | Special configurations may require tech support
Tech Support
Call-in
Per Hour
Onsite Technician
$250
$175
Applies if IT assistance is required to troubleshoot issues related to software, printers and other hardware | Call-in charge may apply if off-site technician is required
Mary Brown’s Centre recommends using one of the above packages for demos, web interaction, and other displays.
Food Sampling
If you have food/beverage samples or products they must be pre-approved by show management and the facility.
Direct Shipment
Shipping Address
Mary Brown’s Centre 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1J3 Telephone: 709-758-1111
Please Note: Shipments to Mary Brown’s Centre must be prepaid and scheduled to arrive no earlier than 9am, Wednesday November 12. Collect shipments or those arriving prior to November 12 will not be accepted by facility staff.
It is your responsibility to arrange to ship your exhibit to the show and back to your place of business, after the show is over. Please ship during the posted move-in/move-out hours only.
Show Management is insured against public liability and property damage claims arising out of the conduct of the show. This insurance does not cover exhibitors’ property, which is placed on display at the exhibitor’s risk.
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors’ properties but Show Management nor the venue accept responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident or other causes. Ensure you are adequately insured.
SMOKING REGULATIONS No smoking is permitted inside any building.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS REGULATIONS No alcohol may be consumed on show site other than during designated times and locations as specified in this Exhibitor Service Manual and/or on posted signage by the show facility. Alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden during all move-in and move-out hours. Additionally, the use or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. Any persons including exhibitors, service providers, employees, attendees or anyone else working at or attending the show that does not comply with this policy will be removed from the show and their credentials will be revoked. ANIMALS/PETS Only Service animals are allowed inside the building during event hours of the event.
HELIUM ITEMS It is not permissible to have helium-filled balloons.
Vehicles in Exhibits
If your exhibit includes a vehicle, Show Management must be informed so we can schedule a move in time. You must have a locking gas cap and you must disconnect the battery. Please leave the keys at the show office.
Social Media
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics with us!
In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event and ensures that our team are available to support both exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.
The 2025 Social Media Marketing Kit is coming soon!
Show personnel will maintain a show office and show personnel will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
SCAM WARNING
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.
Contact the Show Team
If you need assistance before, during, or after the show, please click hereto contact a member of the show team. Show personnel will maintain a show office on site and will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
