Vendor Information
Our 2019 convention will be held March 15-16 at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards, IL.
We are hosting a "New to Homeschooling" Night, Thursday, March 14. This is a free event for those considering home education, or brand new to it. There will be vendor chat/shopping time. Our hope is that vendors who want to be open by then will be set up and ready. APACHE will provide a free dinner for vendors on that Thursday evening.
We are looking to bless attendees with sessions that strengthen and encourage them as parents and teachers and would like to provide a forum for you as an exhibitor to bless them with curriculum and supplies that meet their needs.
Whole families are invited to come which allows parents to review potential curriculum choices with their children but will also make for a more "active" exhibit hall. Children under 12 will be expect to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
If you would like to be a vendor, please e-mail apache.vendors@gmail.com to confirm availability.
Electricity and Wi-Fi are FREE
Other relevant information:
- Each booth fee includes one 2'x8' table and two chairs.
- We had ~800 attendees in 2015 from ~300 families.
- Our convention is known for a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
- Expect late in-convention sales. Since it is a small exhibit hall and we have a relaxed feel, attendees may wait and peruse and ponder awhile before making purchases.
- Setup is Thursday March 14. You will be given an arrival time frame to set up.
- We staff sufficient volunteers for both unloading and reloading up. The convention ends at 5pm on Saturday so we can be loaded up and heading home by ~6 p.m.
- Outside food is allowed to be brought in.
Even if you can't attend, please consider advertising in the convention booklet, in the welcome bags, with product giveaways, or as a corporate sponsor. For more information about these options, take a look at the "Corporate Sponsors" link on the left.
If you have any questions that you need answered please e-mail apache.vendors@gmail.com
