Cleveland - Akron, OH
April 23, 24 & 25, 2026
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St. | Akron, OH 44308
visitakron-summit.org | 330-374-8900
Apply for a Booth
Click here to apply for 2026
Floor Plan
Click here for the floor plan
Exhibitor Kit
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo Exhibitor Kit
Academy Expo Decorator & Material Handling Forms
John S. Knight Center Utility Order Form - ONLINE VERSION
John S. Knight Center Utility Order Form - PRINT VERSION (If printing and sending by mail, please send to: John S. Knight Center | 77 E. Mill St. | Akron, OH 44308)
Tax Information
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The sales tax rate is 6.75%
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All vendors are required to file and submit sales tax electronically using the Ohio Business Gateway at tax.ohio.gov/business
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Vendors with a base of operations outside Ohio must complete an Ohio ST1 tax form before they sell goods or services at the John S. Knight Center. Register and get more information at tax.ohio.gov/business
Name Badge Request
Click Here to request name badges for your booth workers
Hotel Information
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Parking Information
Vendor Parking Map
Vendors may park in the Art Museum open-air parking lot on S Broadway and E Market St. Enter the Art Museum lot from S Broadway just east of the loading area.
Alternate parking is in the City Center Parking Deck on South High St and East Mill St. or the Market Parking Deck next to the Library on South High St.
Please reserve the Broadway Parking Garage for attendees only. This is the Parking Garage that is attached to the venue with a Sky Bridge.
On event days, the man door next to the loading area nearest the Art Museum parking lot will be staffed, and vendors with name badges can enter between 8 AM and 11 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Exhibit Space Cost
John S. Knight Center 2026 Booth Fees*
10 x 10 = $1,045
10 x 15 = $1,567.50
10 x 20 = $2,090
10 x 25 = $2,612.50
10 x 30 = $3,135
10 x 40 = $4,180
Corner fees: $300
End Cap 10' deep x 20' wide = $2,895 (includes corner fees)
Peninsula
20' x 20' = $4,780 (includes 2 corners)
20' x 30' = $6,870 (includes 2 corners)
20' x 40' = $8,960 (includes 2 corners)
The early bird discount is not applicable with other discounts.
Teaching credits do not qualify as a booth deposit.
Credits are applied after the discount.
*Space is limited, not all configurations may be available, alternate configurations may be possible
*Booths NOT paid in full by April 17th, 2026, will incur a 10% late charge, may not be included in vendor listings, and may not receive a booth sign
*The above prices do not include the processing fee of 3.5% added for all payments made by credit card
*Waive the processing fee when paid by check
Ways to Pay
Make one payment or two equal payments
Pay by check and waive the processing fee
Pay by credit card and pay the total due including the processing fee
Liability Insurance
Every exhibitor is required to have Liability Insurance. Click here for more information (see #2).
Class Proposal Information
Exhibitor Promotional Opportunities
At Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, there are many ways to be seen and remembered.
- Expo Stage and The Spot Presentations: FREE...30 minutes to promote your product (limited space).
- Expo Program Ad: Leave a lasting impression in the unique Expo Program, given free to everyone.
- Web Link Button: Start the sales process weeks before the Expo – with a hyperlink web button in thousands of email inboxes and on our website.
- Make-It Take-It: Attendees get their hands on your products; booth credits available in some cities.
- Super Prize Drawing: The Expo's largest and most popular event – feature your products and booth number as attendees savor all the prizes at the Entrance prize display.
- Sponsor a Teacher: Your advocate, promoting your products in a quality learning environment.
- Let's get Social: Connect with our fans by posting your promotional info on our social media (Facebook / Instagram) Please, one posting per week per paid exhibitor.