Join us for our last World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our extensive exhibit hall is one of the biggest highlights during IBMA World of Bluegrass® week.
IBMA provides a place for business owners and sellers of music-related products to network, engage, and conduct business with their target demographic in a high-impact way.
Our goal is to make this trade show process as seamless as possible to provide a positive, fun experience for exhibitors and attendees alike.
Early Bird Rate
May 8 – June 30
10×10 – $550
10×20 – $750
20×20 – $950
Summer Rate
July 1 – August 31
10×10 – $650
10×20 – $850
20×20 – $1050
Final Rate
September 1 – Event
10×10 – $750
10×20 – $950
20×20 – $1150
Early Bird Rate
May 8 – June 30
10×10 – $650
10×20 – $850
20×20 – $1050
Summer Rate
July 1 – August 31
10×10 – $750
10×20 – $950
20×20 – $1150
Final Rate
September 1 – Event
10×10 – $850
10×20 – $1050
20×20 – $1250
Early Bird Rate
May 8 – June 30
10×10 – $850
10×20 – $1250
20×20 – $1650
Summer Rate
July 1 – August 31
10×10 – $1050
10×20 – $1450
20×20 – $1850
Final Rate
September 1 – Event
10×10 – $1250
10×20 – $1650
20×20 – $2050
It’s more important than ever to find meaningful ways to connect and conduct business with leading-edge product innovations. Our exhibitors highlight ongoing progress within the bluegrass industry and stay on the cutting edge of consumer trends that help you stay on the cutting edge. We feature the most in-demand luthiers
Choose from a two-day Business Conference or weekend Street Festival package, or a four-day Full Week exhibitor package to maximize your engagement with the best audience in Bluegrass!
Included with your exhibit booth purchase:
PARKING PASSES: Requests MUST be received in advance. Parking is EXTREMELY LIMITED in Downtown Raleigh and must be pre-arranged with IBMA. Any vendors who arrive onsite demanding a parking pass cannot be accommodated.
*Anyone with assistant passes is allowed entry into the exhibit hall entry only, plus nightly entry into the Ramble showcases. Number of assistant passes needed is coordinated with IBMA.
Please direct all questions and inquiries to: Anna Kline, Business Development Director, 615-673-4812
EXHIBIT DAYS/HOURS:
The Exhibit Hall will be OPEN as follows*:
Wednesday, 9/25 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*open to registered attendees of the IBMA Business Conference only.
Thursday, 9/26 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*open to registered attendees of the IBMA Business Conference only.
Friday, 9/27 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*open to the public, Festival ticket is NOT required for entrance.
Saturday, 9/28 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*open to the public, Festival ticket is NOT required for entrance.
*Exhibitors are allowed into the hall 1 hour prior to opening each day
MAP OF THE RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER
Please note: the loading dock entrance is located behind the building.
EXHIBIT DAYS/HOURS – SET-UP & TEAR-DOWN:
Load-In:
Tuesday, 9/24: Noon-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/25: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, 9/26: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*Weekend-Only Exhibitors
Friday, 9/27: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
*Weekend-Only Exhibitors
*NO Loading Dock Access – Hand Carry Only
Load-Out:
Thursday, 9/26: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
*B2B-Only Exhibitors
Saturday, 9/28: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*NO Loading Dock Access – Hand Carry Only
Sunday, 9/29: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
