Booth Info
Registrations for March 8, 2025 are now open!
2025 Theme:
NEW for 2025! There are two different booth registration options to choose from:
Expo Floor - For booths representing healthcare, fitness, education, social services, political parties, and tourism partners, as well as civic clubs, Main Streets, Chambers, and others that will not be selling food, beverages, or merchandise at the event. These booths will be assigned space in the Gymnasium or Reception Room on the second floor.​
Marketplace - For space to sell food, beverages, or merchandise in Multipurpose Room A at the event. Limited spaces will be awarded first to Noble County's small businesses and home-based vendors with merchandise to sell.
Booth Requirements
1. Submit a completed application by no later than February 17, 2025. Booth spaces are $15 each (10'x10') and include 1-2 chairs. Tables are available for rent, $10 each.
Submit an electronic application and payment OR online, or Mail payment with a paper application. Made payment out to "Community Learning Center" and send to:
Community Learning Center
Attn: NoblePalooza
401 E Diamond Street
Kendallville, IN 46755
Include a Certificate of Insurance or be sure to sign the separate Waiver of Liability provided in the application packet.
2. Help promote the Expo! NoblePalooza! is an Event on Facebook – invite your friends, share & cross-promote to help drive awareness and attendance.
3. If selling products* at your booth, you are responsible for meeting all applicable local and state laws and regulations. Food vendors must be compliant with Noble County Health Department guidelines. For information, call (260) 636-2191. Wi-Fi will be available on site.
4. Actively engage attendees through free activities, interactive exhibits, product samples/sales, handouts, drawings, video displays, photos, etc. Recruit new volunteers, investors, leaders, and others who may share your passion and want to explore how they can thrive with you! Learn more about the 5 Pillars of Thrive for inspiration!
5. Set up your booth at the time you are assigned. A 15-minute window of time will be assigned to you, chosen to fall within the larger window of time you select on your application. This may be your only opportunity to have direct access to unload into the venue and avoid traffic congestion. If you have conflicts with timing, please call Lori Gagen, event coordinator, at (260) 564-4556.
6. Add lorianngagen@gmail.com to your contacts and monitor the email provided for your Booth Coordinator in the days and few weeks ahead of the event.
7. Tear down your booth Saturday, March 8 between 2:00 and 3:30 PM. You will need to retrieve your vehicle to load out. Please beware, traffic may be congested during load-out as we do not schedule vehicles coming and going. Please allow ample time for departure. You will be allowed to use multiple building exits at this time.
8. Respect and abide by any and all published rules and regulations of the host venue and organizers.
9. If you are unable to attend after applying, please call Lori at (260) 564-4556. Booths will sell out!
Our promises to you:
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Entrance for the public to NoblePalooza! is FREE and will likely attract 750+ Noble County residents, based on 2024 attendance. Nominal booth and table fees will be invested in logistics and continuous improvements of this expo!
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We will have volunteers on hand to help load in (and out) at the time you selected on your application for setup.
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We will communicate with you multiple times ahead of the event for a smooth experience. Booth Coordinators - Check your inbox (and SPAM folder), please!
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We will follow up with you after NoblePalooza! to seek your feedback in an effort to learn and improve any future events planned.
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We will be champions of all participating exhibitors/vendors who successfully illustrate the many ways that, together, Noble County can and will continue to thrive!