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Competition & Product Merchandising
Maximize your One Of A Kind experience – and even boost your earnings! Explore the opportunities below to increase your exposure and return on investment at the show.
One Of A Kind Theme Competition
Step into the festive spirit of the season with our annual exhibitor competition!
We know the show comes with plenty of logistical prep, but we also want to give you the chance to show off your creativity. Each year, exhibitors are invited to create a one-of-a-kind piece in their medium that reflects the show’s annual competition theme.
All entries will be showcased in a dedicated display area, giving your work valuable exposure beyond your booth. A panel of judges will select three winners, and visitors will choose a fourth for the People’s Choice Award.
Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $200
🗳️ People’s Choice – $200
Key Details:
Available to Main Section, Pop-Up (First/Second Half), Flavours, Original Art Gallery, Christmas Market, and Rising Stars exhibitors
Register your entry by October 16, 2026
Drop off your piece during designated move-in times
Browse our Theme Competition Pinterest Board for past inspiration
2026 Christmas Show Theme: Nutcracker
This year, we're celebrating the timeless charm of the nutcracker - a beloved holiday icon that evokes tradition, imagination, and seasonal magic.
Whether classic or contemporary, we can’t wait to see how you bring the timeless charm of the nutcracker to life. how you bring this sweet holiday icon to life. Register by October 16 to be part of the featured display and for your chance to win!
One Of A Kind Goodie Bag Opportunity
Get Your Product Into 1,000 One Of A Kind Goodie Bags 🛍️
With the intent of driving more traffic on weekdays, the goodie bags will be distributed on one special weekday during the show. The first 1,000 guests in line will receive an exclusive One Of A Kind goodie bag, featuring a curated selection of 25 products.
This is your chance to put your product directly into the hands of new customers and turn sampling into sales. 65% of consumers who sample a product go on to purchase it, making this a great opportunity to introduce your brand, increase exposure, and drive future sales.
Why participate?
- Direct exposure to 1,000 highly engaged, purchase-ready show attendees
- Brand inclusion + direct link on the One Of A Kind goodie bag landing page at oneofakindshow.com
- Exclusive social media feature showcasing the goodie bag and high-level shots of its contents, with your brand tagged across our social channels reaching 95,000+ followers
- Logo + link inclusion in our email newsletter promoting the goodie bag to 115,000+ subscribers
- Reach a highly targeted audience of 210,000+ engaged consumers across multiple channels, creating opportunities to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and generate potential sales
Exhibitors can contribute a minimum of 150 products, up to a maximum of 1,000. Space is limited, and products will be selected to create a diverse and exciting mix of offerings.
Products to be received onsite during move-in. Date, time and location TBD.
Interested in participating? Complete the application form below. Selected exhibitors will be contacted with next steps shortly after the deadline.
Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2026
Submitting this form is your commitment to this program - serious submissions only please.
Program details are subject to change.
Retailers That Carry Your Work
Community Day at the One Of A Kind Show is back! We’d love to invite the retailers who stock your creations to attend this special day. Please provide the contact information for any stores that carry your work so we can send them a personal invitation.
Having your retail partners at the show is a great opportunity for increased exposure, networking, and strengthening relationships with the stores that support your brand. The more retailers we invite, the more visibility and recognition your work can receive.
Submission Deadline: November 9, 2026