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!
PUBLISHER & EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
MONDAY 10/6/2025
Exhibit Hall Set-up * Pick of the Lists * Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
TUESDAY 10/7/2025
Exhibit 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
$3500
EXCLUSIVE
Underwrite food and beverage for our Thursday night Exhibit Hall sneak peek!
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Banner ad on FallCon web page.
Recognition on signage during reception.
5 Galley and Sample Room Placements included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
EXHIBIT HALL BREAK STATION SPONSOR
$3000
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 page.
Recognition on signage in the Break Station.
3 Galley and Sample Room Placements included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
Education SPONSOR
$2500
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 page.
3 Galley and Sample Room Placements included.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
KEYNOTE AUTHOR EVENT SPONSOR
$2000
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.
Complimentary Full Table of ten for hosting booksellers at the event.
SHOW KICK OFF MIX & MINGLE SPONSOR
$2000
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
$1500
EXCLUSIVE
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.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
Plus! Have a trivia book or another title that would be a fun addition to the event as an inspiration for questions, or a prize? Let’s talk!
Bookseller Travel Fund Sponsor
$800 each
We want to ensure attendance from every state in our region, and as many stores as possible! These sponsorships help cover the cost of our Bookseller Travel and Lodging Reimbursement program.
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show.
Logo recognition and thank you on Travel and Lodging Reimbursement form.
One Welcome Bag insert included.
COFFEE/TEA BREAK SPONSOR
$700
per day – Monday & Wednesday
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.
Welcome Bag SPONSOR
Provide 500 tote bags for our show Welcome/Goody Bags
Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
Recognition on print and digital signage at show
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
Perimeter Exhibit Booth
Early bird pricing before 7/1/25
Members $1800/Non-member $2100
After 7/1/25
Members $2000/Non-members $2300
STARTS AT three tables
Space begins with 12 feet of wall space along the perimeter of the exhibit hall and generally includes:
Three 6’x2.5' tables with tablecloths, backed by pipe and drape.
One chair.
Electricity included.
Furniture and set up are optional.
Add an Extra Table
Early bird price $500. After 7/1/25 $600
Add Cocktail Round & Chair
$150 each
Add 6 foot round Meeting Table & 6 chairs
$600
PERIMETER BOOTH VISUAL EXAMPLES
Interior Exhibit Table
Early bird pricing before 7/1/25
Members $550/Non-member $700
After 7/1/25
Members $650/Non-members $800
Minimum one table
Includes One 6’x2.5' table with tablecloth
One chair
Add an Extra Table
Early bird price $500. After 7/1/25 $600
Add a Cocktail Round & Chair
$150 each
Add Electricity
$100
Exhibit Hall Registration Opens 6/2
AUTHOR SIGNInG IN YOUR BOOTH
$175
Per author
Cocktail Round and chair for signing, additional $150
Includes listing in the schedule of in-booth signings on the FallCon website.
Author Signing Flag provided for signing time.
PICK OF THE LISTS & GALLEY ROOM SALES OPEN JUNE 2, 2025
PICK OF THE LISTS: BOOKS & GIFTS
$300
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 2026 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
$200
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 BACK PAGE AD
FULL PAGE $2000
Half Page $1100
Quarter Page $600
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
Promotional banner ADS
$500
per banner
The FallCon website features registration, the show schedule, vendor show specials, author event details, and more! Advertising will reach hundreds of booksellers and industry professionals.
Banner size: 1280x200 pixels.
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2
welcome bag inserts
$175
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. (Small items and flats only, can include flyers, postcards, bookmarks, small products, etc. No books.)
Ad & Promo Sales Open 6/2