Sunday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Renaissance Denver Central Park
Sunday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Renaissance Denver Central Park
FallCon, MPIBA's annual conference and trade show, returns to Denver! Indie booksellers from across the MPIBA region, authors, publishers, gift vendors, service providers, librarians, and more, come together for one of the most vibrant regional trade shows! For publishers and vendors, FallCon offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity to introduce your authors, books, and products to booksellers and buyers from across our vast 14-state region!
2025 HOTEL RESERVATIONS
PUBLISHER & EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
MONDAY 10/6
Exhibit Hall Set-up * Pick of the Lists * Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
TUESDAY 10/7Exhibit Hall Open All Day * Exhibit Hall Move Out (Evening)
EXHIBITOR SHIPPING MANUAL
MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Author Appearances
Sponsorships
Exhibit Hall
pick of the list/Galley room
advertising
Author Appearance Opportunities
AUTHOR SPEED-DATING EVENTS
Appearance Fee: $850
Up to 15 authors per event
Estimated attendees: 100
A fast-paced event where authors move from table to table, meeting booksellers and offering their best four-minute "elevator pitch".
Provide a minimum of 60 print ARCs or finished books.
Author appearance fee includes heavy promotion for the author before, during, and after the conference via email and the FallCon website.
AUTHOR MEAL EVENTS
Appearance fee: $950
Up to 14 authors per event
Estimated attendees: 125
Authors enjoy a meal with a table of booksellers, and talk for four minutes about their new books to the entire audience from a podium.
Provide a minimum of 80 print ARCs or finished books.
Author appearance fee includes heavy promotion for the author before, during, and after the conference via email and the FallCon website.
KEYNOTE EVENTS
Panels - OR - PRESENTATIONS
Appearance fee: $1500
Up to 6 authors per event
Estimated attendees: 150
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.
Provide a minimum of 125 print ARCs or finished books.
Author appearance fee includes heavy promotion for the author before, during, and after the conference via email and the FallCon website.
Sponsorship Opportunities OPEN JUNE 2, 2025
EXHIBIT HALL Opening reception SPONSOR
2025 Pricing to come
EXCLUSIVE
Underwrite food and beverage for our Thursday night Exhibit Hall sneak peak!
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Banner ad on FallCon web pages.
Recognition on signage during reception.
3 Galley and Sample Room Placements included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
EXHIBIT HALL BREAK STATION SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
EXCLUSIVE
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 and digital signage at show.
Banner ad on FallCon web pages.
Recognition on signage at Break Station.
3 Galley and Sample Room Placements included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
Education SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
EXCLUSIVE
Underwrite our educational programming, and help us provide stipends for expert presenters and bookseller panelists.
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Banner ad on FallCon web pages.
Recognition on signage at Break Station.
1 Galley and Sample Room Placement included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
AUTHOR EVENT SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
One Available per Author Event
Underwrite one of our amazing author events to help us keep meals affordable for our bookseller attendees.
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Banner ad on FallCon Event web page.
Recognition on show signage.
Complimentary Full Table of ten for hosting booksellers at the author event.
SHOW KICK OFF MIX & MINGLE SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
EXCLUSIVE
Underwrite our fun evening at Station 26 Brewery, and help us provide FREE drinks to our attendees.
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Logo recognition on FREE Beverage coupons.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
LITERARY TRIVIA & COCKTAILS SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
EXCLUSIVE
Sponsor this super fun tradition!
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on signage at Literary Trivia Event.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
COFFEE/TEA BREAK SPONSOR
2025 PRICING TO COME
Help us keep our attendees caffeinated and happy!
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on signage at Coffee/Tea service station.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
EXHIBIT HALL SALES OPEN JUNE 2, 2025
Early Bird Pricing June 2 - June 30. Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025
Exhibit Hall Schedule: Set-Up Monday 10/6 | Opening Reception Monday 10/6 | Exhibit Hall Open Tuesday 10/7 | Tear Down Tuesday 10/7
Corner Exhibit Booth & Meeting Space Package
2025 PRICING TO COME
Book early! Limited Availability.
3-table Perimeter Exhibit Booth with tablecloth & skirt. Backed by pipe & drape.
Additional display tables PRICE TO COME
Cocktail round with 2 chairs.
Additional cocktail rounds PRICE TO COME
6-foot Round Table, with tablecloth & skirt, and chairs. Surrounded by pipe & drape.
Corner Exhibit BooTH & Meeting Space Example
PERIMETER EXHIBIT BOOTH
2025 PRICING TO COME
MINIMUM THREE TABLES
3-table wall booth, with tablecloth, skirt, and chair. Backed by pipe & drape.
Additional display tables PRICE TO COME
Cocktail round with 2 chairs
Additional cocktail rounds PRICE TO COME
Perimeter Exhibit Booth Example
Exhibit Hall Registration Opens 6/2
INTERIOR EXHIBIT TABLE
2025 PRICING TO COME
Single table with tablecloth, skirt, one chair.
Additional tables PRICE TO COME
Add Cocktail Round PRICE TO COME
Add Electricity $50
AUTHOR SIGNING IN BOOTH
2025 PRICING TO COME
per author, per time-slot
Author Signing Flag provided for signing time.
Schedule of booth signings will be listed on FallCon website.
Exhibit Hall Registration Opens 6/2
PICK OF THE LISTS & GALLEY ROOM SALES OPEN JUNE 2, 2025
PICK OF THE LISTS: BOOKS & GIFTS
2025 PRICING TO COME
per 8-minute time slot (limit two time-slots per company)
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 2025 sales!
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.
Includes two complimentary Galley and Sample Room placements per time-slot.
Edelweiss collection or other digital catalog will be emailed to all booksellers registered for FallCon.
Pick of the Lists Sales Open 6/2
GALLEY & SAMPLE ROOM PLACEMENT
2025 PRICING TO COME
per title or item
The show Galley and 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.
Minimum 20 copies/pieces per placement
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES OPEN JUNE 2, 2025
Printed SCHEDULE/MAP
2025 PRICING TO COME
Every attendee will receive 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.
Space is limited. First come, first served.
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2
website banner ADS
2025 PRICING TO COME
per banner
Advertise on 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.
Static banners throughout the FallCon web pages.
1280x200 pixels.
Ads run through October.
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2
welcome bag inserts
2025 PRICING TO COME
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
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2