The exciting return of the much-loved theme competition at Winter! This year's theme is: "Evergreen". 

Read more about the theme competition and your creativity prompt here. 

Each year, we challenge our vendors to take a break from their regular production schedule and flex their creative muscles for our theme competition. We pick the subject, and you create a One Of A Kind piece in your medium to build an incredible onsite display that welcomes customers to the show and gives them a taste of the talent they are about to experience.

• To participate, you must register your entry with by filling out the competition form by the deadline and drop your submission off onsite during designated times at move-in.

Theme Competition Entry Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2023 (tbc)

These awards go out to exhibitors who go the extra mile with their booth display. Our judges will consider factors like good lighting, clear branding, and use of space. They will award winners in five different categories in order to spread the love to exhibitors at all levels of their One Of A Kind career.

• Heavyweight (booths 150 sq feet and up): $600
• Middleweight (booths 75 - 100 sq ft): $400
• Featherweight (50 sq ft booths): $300
• Rookie of the Year (Rising Stars booths): $250
• 6 Day (any size): $200

All winners receive preferred placement in next year's show. 

There is no need to enter - just by participating in the show, you are eligible for our Best Booth Awards. Look out for the winners to be announced on social media and in the onsite newsletter.