Discounted room rate available through 9/12/23
Call for Authors
- Keynote Presentation
- $1200
- Up to 6 authors per event.
- Authors will give 5-minute individual book presentations. Then join a moderated panel with Q&A
- OR, Authors will give individual 10-minute presentations on their books.
- Minimum 75 print ARCs or finished books.
- Author Author Events
- $850
- Up to 15 authors per event.
- Authors enjoy a meal with a table of booksellers, and talk briefly about their new books to the audience.
- Minimum 50 print ARCs or finished books.
- Author Speed-Dating
- $750
- Up to 15 authors per event.
- A fast-paced event where authors move from table to table, meeting booksellers and offering their best "elevator pitch."
- Minimum 50 print ARCs or finished books.
Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor
$5000
Exclusive
Show your support for our bookseller members and MPIBA programs.
Help us underwrite travel and lodging reimbursements for bookseller show attendees.
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
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Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
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Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
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Logo recognition and thank you on Travel & Lodging Reimbursement form.
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Unlimited Galley & Sample Room Placements included.
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Unlimited Welcome Bag inserts included.
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- EXHIBIT HALL OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR
- $4000Exclusive
Underwrite food and beverage for our Thursday night Exhibit Hall sneak peak!
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
- Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
- Recognition on signage during reception.
- 5 Galley & Sample Room Placements included.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- EXHIBIT HALL BREAK STATION SPONSOR
- $3000Exclusive
Underwrite coffee, tea, and snacks in the Exhibit Hall Break Station – a place for attendees to plan their Exhibit Hall strategy, schedule meetings, and just relax during a busy day of browsing and buying!
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
- Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
- Recognition on signage at Break Station.
- 3 Galley & Sample Room Placements included.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- Education Sponsor
- $2000Exclusive
Underwrite our educational programming, and help us provide stipends for expert presenters and bookseller panels.
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
- Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
- Recognition on signage at Break Station.
- 3 Galley & Sample Room Placements included.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- GABAL (Give a Bookseller a Lift) Sponsor
- $2000Exclusive
Help booksellers attend the show! This sponsorship will underwrite travel reimbursements for our members, enabling booksellers from farther away to better afford traveling to FallCon.
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
- Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
- 3 Galley & Sample Room Placements included.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- Show Kick Off Mix & Mingle Sponsor
- $2000Exclusive
Underwrite our fun evening at Station 26 Brewery, and help us provide FREE first drinks to our attendees.
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
- Logo recognition on FREE Beverage coupons.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- Literary Trivia & Cocktails Sponsor
- $1500Exclusive
Sponsor this super fun tradition and you’ll be able to promote your book(s) at the event.
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on signage at Literary Trivia Event.
- Your title(s) of choice can be the basis of trivia questions, or the inspiration for a cocktail, or prizes for the winning team. It’s up to you!
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- Coffee/Tea Break Sponsorship
- $800/day
Help us keep our attendees caffeinated and happy!
- Available Thursday & Saturday
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on signage at Coffee/Tea service station.
- One Welcome Bag insert included.
- Welcome Tote Bag Sponsor
- 350tote bags
Be the exclusive provider of welcome bag tote bags, given to every bookseller attending FallCon!
- Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
- Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
Sponsorships Deadline is September 15, 2023
Exhibit Hall
Thursday, October 5
Set-up: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opening Reception: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday, October 6
Hall Open: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Breakdown: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Corner Exhibit Booth & Meeting Space Package
- $2400Limited Availability
3-table Perimeter Exhibit Booth with tablecloth & skirt
Backed by pipe & drape
Additional tables $500 each
Add Wifi $50
Cocktail round with 2 chairs
Additional cocktail rounds, $100 each
6-foot Round Table
With tablecloth, skirt and 6 chairs surrounded by pipe & drape
- Perimeter Exhibit Booth
- $1800
Minimum 3-table wall booth
Backed by pipe & drape
Additional tables $500 each
Add Wifi $50
Cocktail round with 2 chairs
Additional cocktail rounds, $100 each
- Interior Exhibit Table
- $550
Single table with tablecloth, skirt, one chair
Additional tables $500 each
Cocktail round can be added for $100 each
Add Wifi $50
Add Electricity $50
- Author Signing in Booth
- $150per author, per time slot
- Schedule of booth signings will be listed on FallCon.org.
- Author Signing Flag provided for signing time.
In the event of an in-person show cancellation by MPIBA, we will refund all Exhibit Hall charges, and convert any in-person advertising and promotions to their virtual equivalent. Exhibitors will work directly with Coast to Coast to discuss the logistics and costs of returning booth materials. If a participant cancels their own attendance prior to August 18, a refund, minus a $100 service fee will be issued; no refunds will be issued after August 18 for cancellations.
Pick of the Lists
$300
8 Minute Time Slots
Booksellers LOVE hearing directly from reps and publishers. Pick of the Lists allows you to showcase your most important titles and products for the fall holiday season and early 2023 sales!
Thursday, October 5
Includes two complimentary Galley & Sample Room placements.
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Edelweiss collection or other digital catalog will be emailed to all booksellers registered for FallCon.
Be prepared to present at least five recently published or forthcoming titles. All books must be available at standard wholesale terms directly from the publisher, or via a mainstream distributor.
Galley & Sample Room
$175
per title/item
The show Galley & Sample Room will be manned, and open throughout the show at specific times, allowing attendees to browse and find the books and sideline items they’re excited to read, recommend, and sell.
10% discount for 5 and up
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Minimum 20 copies/pieces per placement
Galley Room Deadline is September 15, 2023
Advertising
- BANNER AD ON FALLCON.ORG
- $500
FallCon.org is the digital home of the fall show! The site will feature bookseller registration, the show schedule, vendor show specials and more! Advertising will reach hundreds of booksellers and industry professionals.
- Rotating banners
- 1280x200 pixels
- PRINTED SHOW SCHEDULE/MAP
- $600/quarter page
Every FallCon attendee receives a Show Guide for easy reference, complete with the Exhibit Hall Map, event Schedule at a Glance, and more. Advertising will reach all in-person attendees.
- Advertiser provides pdf.
- Combined spaces available for a limited time.
- Welcome Bag Inserts
- $150/per insert
Promote your books and products to our bookseller attendees via insertion of a flier, postcard, catalog, or other marketing piece in our show branded tote bags.
- Plan to send 300 items/promo pieces