About this Event
VENDOR REGISTRATION
Columbus STEM & Arts Expo
📅 Sunday, November 8th, 2026 |🕒 Noon-5PM
📍Polaris Fashion Place (1560 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240) - Behind Barnes & Noble
(Event is Indoors)
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Join us for the Columbus STEM & Arts Expo - The Columbus Education Expo! This popular event attracts 3,000-4,000+ families from Columbus, Polaris, Westerville, Worthington, Delaware, Dublin and surrounding areas. Help grow STEM & Arts in Central Ohio and connect parents with educational resources, classes, programs, activities, arts, and family financial planning to prepare their family for their education & financial future. Below are the registration details:
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EVENT DETAILS
- How it works: Indoor event at Polaris Fashion Place! Families pre-register to attend the event and its various fun activities. Admission is free
- Expected Attendance: 3,000-4,000+
- Festival Eventbrite page:
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Why Families/Community Attends the Event:
- Fun items: Maker Space build & explore activity area, Coder & Skill Zone, LEGO Creation Challenge, Marble Maze Building, Recycled Art Competition, Origami Art, Video Gamer Showdown, STEM & Arts Trivia Game Show, Math Challenge, Spelling Bee, Chess/Checkers and Uno Speed Tournaments, Candy Land Tournament, Paper Airplane Competition, Main Stage live entertainment, dance & artistic performances, Art & Craft Zone, Scavenger Hunt, Fun Pass destinations, and local authors!
- Community Booths & Resource Fair: This education event helps parents connect with local resources for classes, tutoring & advancement, schools & enrollment, robotics & technology exhibitions, college readiness, education products, and family financial planning.
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BOOTH ONLY OPTIONS (Event is Indoors):
- OPTION #1: GENERAL BOOTH: $300
- OPTION #2: SCAVENGER HUNT BOOTH: $350
1 of 9 destinations on Scavenger Hunt - 60-70% of attendees visit your booth
- OPTION #3: DOUBLE BOOTH: $500
Limited to 70 Booths - booth spaces will sell out, don't delay!
Booth Includes:
- Inclusion on Event Map given to all attendees
- Promotion on KidsLinked Social Media
- Ability to provide samples, sell, hand out material, or request information
- Access to over 4,000+ Attendees
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Sponsorship Opportunities (Includes Booth Space):
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SPONSOR LEVEL (PLATINUM): Fun Destinations (80-90% Attendee Visit Booth)
FACE PAINTER SPONSOR (PLATINUM): $600
- FACE PAINTER BESIDE YOUR BOOTH: Very popular with families
- YOUR BANNER: Your banner at the face painter area (if not attending)
- VALUE: $1,000 value
EVENT BAG SPONSOR (PLATINUM): $350 (You Provide Bag)
- LOGO ON THE BAG: Logo included on 1 side of the bag handed out at the event
- BOOTH AT THE VERY FRONT: Setup at the very front of event to hand out bags / vendor material to everyone that enters the event
- 4TH CHOICE BOOTH LOCATION
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (GOLD): FUN PASS DESTINATIONS (70-80% Attendee Visit Booth)
BUBBLE GUM GAME + SCAVENGER HUNT (GOLD): $475
- DOUBLE VISIBILITY: Part of Fun Pass & Scavenger Hunt!
- GAME INCLUDES: We provide 3 different bubble gum prizes
- HOW IT WORKS: Families spin to win different bubble gum prizes!
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (GOLD): Branding High Visibility
BOARD GAMES SPONSOR (GOLD): $500
- TITLE SPONSOR: Title Sponsor of Board Game Competitions - Chess / Checkers / Candyland
- BANNER: 5' x 2' banner at board game area
- NAME ON WINNER CERTIFICATES: Name on winner certificates / titled into promotion of these tournaments*
- MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION: Your material handed out to all attendees
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ADD-ON OPTIONS:
· EVENT MAP COUPON: 2.4" x 2.4" coupon on back of map given to all attendees: $50
· ADD-ON GAMES: Pick either (1) Duck Matching Game or (2) Mini Golf, (3) Giant Funnel Pong, or (4) Target Toss! We provide the game + candy prize bin for prizes at your booth: $50 / game
· FLYER DISTRIBUTION: Your flyer or postcard to all attendees: $50
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Have questions? Contact Greg Yoakam - [email protected]
Thanks and we hope to see you there!!
Event venue & nearby stays
1560 Polaris Pkwy, 1560 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, United States
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