Welcome To Rising Stars!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to this exciting section that always draws in a crowd looking to meet new artisans and see fresh work showcased in unique displays!

Rising Stars is a great place to begin to build the audience and brand recognition that will set you up for a long and successful One Of A Kind career! Let's take a look at the logistics that will help you make the most of the Rising Stars experience.

This is an open-concept space, and there are no standard booth sizes, so we’re always excited to see what exciting booth displays our Rising Stars will bring to the show. To get you started on your booth-building adventure, here are the basics of the Rising Stars section:

• Walls: No pipe and drape walls are provided in this section, so you must provide your own freestanding display structure.
• Floor Covering: Carpeting is provided in this section, but you can bring your own flooring too.
• Electrical: Order an electrical plug to power your lights and power (or charge) your POS system.
• Lighting: We dim the overhead lights to create a great shopping atmosphere, it is recommended you have your own lighting to make your products really shine.
• Seating: This is a cozy space, so we ask that you only bring yourself, your booth and a small stool--like this one from Ikea for only $12.99. And fear not, your stool does NOT need to fit within your contracted space.

Now that you know the basics, it’s time to get designing! Need some ideas? Check out our Rising Stars Pinterest Page and scan through our general booth design tips for any helpful ideas that you might be able to use. Then, it’s time to put your creativity to work!

Move-in for Rising Stars exhibitors takes place on the second day of move-in. For the 2024 One Of A Kind Winter Show, Rising Stars may move-in on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

More details will be provided early this fall.

As a One Of A Kind exhibitor, you will have the option to save yourself a spot in next year's show (you will hear this called Re-Sign). Take some time to walk the show and take notes on your favourite display features from your fellow artisan's booths so that you've got some great ideas for taking on an entire booth or a Booth Share with a buddy. A booth share is just that, you and a fellow exhibitor can share a 10 x 10 aisle booth, you can only do this twice in each season's show, so make some connections with your fellow Rising Stars to begin your step up into a full booth in the future.

Examine pieces of your Rising Stars booth that will adapt to next year's full space so that customers will recognize and flock to see your latest work and stock up on their favourites each year!

Did you know? New artisans are eligible to participate in Rising Stars at one Spring and one Winter show, so why not get the most out of your booth building and sign up to participate in Rising Stars at the next season's show too!

Still, have questions about the Rising Stars section? Just send us an email; we'd be happy to help!