Domestic Trade Shows Program

Office of Ag Marketing and Product Promotion

One avenue through which the Kentucky Department of Agriculture promotes Kentucky food companies and their products is through the participation in approved tradeshows both in and out of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture subsidizes a portion of each participant's booth space to assist small to midsize Kentucky companies in the marketing of their products.

Domestic Trade Show Guidelines

Each participating company must be a member of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Kentucky Proud Program. The Kentucky Proud Program identifies agricultural products that are grown, raised or processed in the Commonwealth. Companies are eligible to purchase space and request that funds be reimbursed for a portion of booth expenses. Reimbursement is contingent upon space and availability. Companies must meet eligibility requirements and products must be agricultural products that meet the guidlines of the Kentucky Proud Program. Participants are required to have a company representative in attendance to market their products. Each company must follow all show guidelines, fulfill all show requirements, and represent the Kentucky Proud Program with the utmost respect.

Prior to participating at a domestic trade show or event, companies must review the Rules and Requirements and must complete and submit the Agreement to Abide by Program Rules and Requirements, which can be found here. After the show or event, companies must complete and submit all parts of the Reimbursement Packet, which can be found here.

Companies are invited to participate at the 2013 Celebration of Hope which will take place Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Information on the event and the vendor application can be found here. For more information, please contact Frank Goins at 502-782-5295 or Sue Hicks at 502-782-5326.

Approved Domestic Trade Shows

The following trade shows have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Kentucky Proud Program. Kentucky Proud members may be eligible for reimbursement for some booth fees at these shows. The reimbursement amount will differ for each show and will be based on a sliding scale fee structure. Please note that ALL reimbursements are given to vendors AFTER participation at the trade shows and AFTER all required documentation has been completed and submitted to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

Click to see approved trade shows

The Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show - January 2013

**A portion of the booth fees will be reimbursed to eligible Kentucky Proud vendors.**

Moscone Center
San Francisco, California

The Winter Fancy Food Show is the West Coast's largest specialty food and beverage event. Exhibit with over 1,300 exhibitors and put your products in front of over 18,000+ quality buyers at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from January 20-22, 2013.

**Only eligible Specialty Food Association Member companies are eligible to exhibit at the Fancy Food Shows.**

For more information on becoming a Specialty Food Association Member or to register for the show please visit www.specialtyfood.com.

The Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show - June 2013

**A portion of the booth fees will be reimbursed to eligible Kentucky Proud vendors.**

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City, New York

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (formerly the NASFT) is organizing North America's Largest Specialty Food & Beverage Event in New York City from June 30-July 2, 2013. Visitors to the show will have the chance to discover 180,000 products including confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more. Connect with 2,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries and regions.

**Only eligible Specialty Food Association Member companies are eligible to exhibit at the Fancy Food Shows.**

For more information on becoming an Specialty Food Association Member or to register for the show please visit www.specialtyfood.com.

The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market - July 2013

**A portion of the booth fees will be reimbursed to eligible Kentucky Proud vendors.**
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia

For more information, please call 404-220-2200 or visit www.americasmart.com.

Corvette Homecoming 2013 - July 25-27, 2013

**Participating Kentucky Proud vendors will be reimbursed $75.00 per booth space at this event.**

Sloan Convention Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky
www.corvettehomecoming.com

The 32nd Annual Corvette Homecoming celebrating Corvette's 60th Anniversary will feature some amazing activities in 2013. This year between 400 and 500 Corvettes are expected, with 1,000 participants, and 2,500 spectators.

To read the vendor letter, please click here.

For vendor information, please click here.

To register online as a vendor at the event, please click here.

For the vendor location diagram, please click here.

To view the event flyer, please click here.

For more information on becoming an NASFT Member or to register for the show please contact Jim Van Dorn, Vendor Coordinator at jim@corvettehomecoming.com or call 270-791-2117.

Kentucky State Fair - August 2013

Kentucky Fair and Expostion Center
Louisville, Kentucky
www.kystatefair.org

Please click here for the Kentucky State Fair Packet for Kentucky Proud exhibitors.

The Incredible Food Show - October 26, 2013

**A portion of the booth fees will be reimbursed to eligible Kentucky Proud vendors.**
Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena

Lexington, Kentucky

www.incrediblefoodshow.com

2013 Incredible Food Show featuring the Deen Brothers

The 2013 Incredible Food Show will take place Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena. This year, the show will include two cooking presentations by celebrity chefs and brothers, Jamie and Bobby Deen!

Now in its fifth year, the Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show is the event of the year for everyone who loves food, cooking and entertaining. Featuring more than 100 exhibitors including specialty food companies, caterers, restaurants, kitchen accesories and appliance distributors.

For information specific to Kentucky Proud Program Vendors, please click here.

For general information on exhibiting at the show, please click here.

For the exhibitor booth application, please click here.

For the floor plan, please click here.

For more information, please call 859-233-4567.

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