2025 Sponsors, Vendors & Exhibitors MWNPC

MIDWEST NATIVE PLANT CONFERENCE
Sponsor, Vendor, & Exhibitor Registration Page
August 1-3, 2025
Bergamo Center, Dayton, OH
Hosted by the Midwest Native Plant Society, Inc.

Welcome! This page is for the registration of conference sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors only. The Midwest Native Plant Society, Inc. hosts a three-day conference each year featuring local and national experts on native plants, landscapes, and our roles as environmental stewards. We may hold other events during the year as well. Before you register, please visit our website for important information about setup times, products, and more! https://midwestnativeplants.org/event-sponsors-vendors-exhibitors/. Registration closes June 30, 2025 or until full. Thank you for your interest!

Our 2025 conference plant, Dense Blazing-star, Liatris spicata. Wildlife pictured: Red-spotted Purple Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis, Camouflaged Looper caterpillar (larval form), with the adult-form Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, Synchlora aerata and Common Eastern Bumblebee, Bombus impatiens. Artist: Ann E. Geise,

New Selling Vendors and Exhibitors: If you’re a new vendor or exhibitor interested in participating, please email [email protected] for approval or to inquire about any general questions. A member of the Vendor Team will contact you. You may be required to provide photos or samples of your work. Native plant vendors must exclusively sell straight native plant species labeled with their scientific names. Non-native species, cultivars, or nativars are not permitted. All products must align with the conference’s mission of “Connecting People to Nature.”

Have you sold or exhibited at any previous MWNPS event?

I have NOT sold or exhibited at any previous MWNPS event.
DO NOT COMPLETE THE REST OF THIS FORM UNTIL YOU ARE APPROVED.
*Reminder: Plant vendors must sell only straight native species labeled with their scientific name. Non-native species, nativars, and cultivars are not permitted. All products and items being sold or displayed must align with the conference’s mission of “connecting people to nature.”
I have sold or exhibited at a previous MWNPS event.

All vendors - Please describe the items you will be selling or exhibiting..

Please note: Plant vendors will be located outside on the grounds. Other selling vendors or exhibitors may choose to be indoors or outdoors. Indoor space is limited and there is no limit outdoors. We provide tables and chairs outdoor, but no tents or other shelter from the weather. You may choose to bring your own.

Requested location for Selling or Exhibiting:

I will be selling or exhibiting indoors.
You will be provided with one table and one chair.
I would like to sell or exhibit outdoors.
Outdoor selling vendors will be provided with 2 tables.
I am not selling and do not need any tables.

Registration Levels

Violet Level - ($50.00)
This level includes one non-selling exhibitor table. You’ll also get to attend any indoor breakout session on Friday or Saturday afternoon, for one person. Check out the conference agenda for the indoor presentations. Just a heads up, this doesn’t include the keynote speaker presentations on Friday evening, Saturday morning, or Saturday evening in the Roncalli Room due to space constraints. Saturday lunch is an extra cost, but other meals aren’t included.
Bluebell Level - selling Only ($100.00)
This level provides one indoor or outdoor selling space. You’ll also get to attend any indoor breakout session on Friday or Saturday afternoon, for one person. Check out the conference agenda for the indoor presentations. Just a heads up, this doesn’t include the keynote speaker presentations on Friday evening, Saturday morning or evening in the Roncalli Room due to space constraints. Saturday lunch is an extra cost, but other meals aren’t included.
Hepatica Level - ($315.00)
Provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus one full conference registration that includes programs, field trips and meals. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year.
Trillium Level - ($525.00)
Provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus two full conference registrations including all programs, field trips and meals. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year.
Milkweed Level - ($725.00)
Provides one vendor or exhibitor space plus three full conference registrations. Your brochures and other information can be included at the registration table. A written acknowledgement in conference materials and verbal recognition is given at the conference. Your organization name and web address will remain on the MWNPS conference web page for one year. Also includes the opportunity to speak during the conference for 15 minutes.
Goldenrod Level - ($925.00)
Provides one vendor or exhibitor space if needed plus four full conference registrations. Your brochures and other information can be included at the registration table. A verbal and written acknowledgement is given at the conference, plus an opportunity for a special advertisement on the website for one year. In addition, a representative will be given the opportunity to speak during the conference for 15 minutes.
Persimmon Level - sponsoring but not attending ($0.00)
Minimum level of $25.00. Your organization's name in conference materials and on the conference web page for one year.

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Saturday Lunch Option: If your registration does not include lunch (i.e. Violet or Bluebell Level), or if you have helpers that need a lunch, you can purchase a buffet lunch served in the dining room. There is a limit of 2 Lunch tickets.

Saturday lunch option, limit 2.

Lunch ($16.00)
Lunch for one person
Lunch ($32.00)
Lunch for two people (limit is 2).
I do not wish to order extra lunches for Saturday. ($0.00)

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