2026 Heartland Fall Forum Exhibitor Reservations
Purchase tables, sponsorships, advertising, and more here.
30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis MN 55402
This site is where exhibitors purchase tables for the trade show floor, sponsorships, promotions, and the discounted Joint MIBA/GLIBA Membership.
All exhibitors must be members of both MIBA and GLIBA.
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Heartland Fall Forum is the premiere gathering for those interested in doing business with independent bookstores throughout the Midwest. Hosted jointly by the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association, Heartland is unique in regional bookselling shows because we come together from separate bookselling organizations to make one large Midwestern community.
We represent 12 states and over 800 independent bookstores, from the Dakotas to Ohio, from the bootheel of Missouri to the tip of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and all states in between. Our booksellers form the backbone of literary culture in the Heartland.
We provide a rich environment for anyone allied to the book industry to meet one another, network, introduce authors, promote new titles, place orders, and learn crucial skills from one another to keep independent bookselling strong. We offer a busy show floor, a wide range of author events, and various formats of practical and inspiring education.
Location:
All Heartland programming, except the Bookstore Bus Tours and Opening Night Party, will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center: 30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis MN 55402.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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One 6-Foot Exhibitor Table
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 6 feet x 30 inches |
$1,100.00 |
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Two or more 6-foot Tables
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 6 feet x 30 inches |
$1,000.00 |
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One 6-Foot Exhibitor Table for a Small Press*
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 6 feet x 30 inches * Small Presses (or businesses) are those with 30 or fewer employees. |
$850.00 |
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Two or more 6-Foot Tables for a Small Press*
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 6 feet x 30 inches * Small Presses (or businesses) are those with 30 or fewer employees. |
$800.00 |
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One 8-Foot Exhibitor Table
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 8' L x 30" H x 24" W |
$1,200.00 |
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Two or more 8-foot Exhibitor Tables
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 8' L x 30" H x 24" W |
$1,100.00 |
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One 8-Foot Exhibitor Table for a Small Press*
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 8' L x 30" H x 24" W * Small Presses (or businesses) are those with 30 or fewer employees. |
$950.00 |
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Two or more 8-foot Tables for a Small Press*
Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table dimensions: 8' L x 30" H x 24" W * Small Presses (or businesses) are those with 30 or fewer employees. |
$900.00 |
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Rep Picks Participation Request
Thursday, 10/8/26, 1-2pm. This does not guarantee placement. We will review all requests, confirm placement, & invoice after the rep line-up is set. Large Press: $550 Small Press: $450 |
FREE |
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Joint MIBA & GLIBA Membership
This is a discounted joint membership opportunity! We will set your memberships up on the back end. |
$350.00 |
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Bookseller Travel Scholarship
• Logo on homepage and on relevant on-site signage • Logo in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" |
$600.00 |
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Education Sponsorship
• Logo on all emails, homepage, registration page, and on-site signage • One complimentary Rep Picks placement • Deluxe feature in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" • Banner ad on website for duration of sponsorship • One author spot at the Authors' Afternoon Tea |
$5,000.00 |
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Authors' Afternoon Tea Sponsorship
Sponsor Benefits: • Logo on all emails, homepage, registration page, and on-site signage • Logo in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" • 5 minutes to share remarks with all attendees • Complimentary table at at the event to host attendees |
$3,000.00 |
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Marquee Author Breakfast Sponsorship
Sponsor Benefits: • Logo on all emails, homepage, registration page, and on-site signage • Logo in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" • 5 minutes to share remarks with all attendees • Complimentary table at at the event to host attendees |
$3,000.00 |
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Marquee Author Brunch Sponsorship
Sponsor Benefits: • Logo on all emails, homepage, registration page, and on-site signage • Logo in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" • 5 minutes to share remarks with all attendees • Complimentary table at at the event to host attendees |
$3,000.00 |
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Bookstore Bus Tour Sponsorship
Benefits: - At least 10-minutes to address the bus -- your own Rep's Picks moment, an author presentation, an AMA with your staff... get creative! - Logo on all emails, homepage, registration page, & on-site signage - Feature in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors" - One free e-blast to entire GLIBA/MIBA memberships |
$2,000.00 |
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Welcome Tote Stuffer
We request you send 300 items. |
$400.00 |
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Galley/Sample Room Placement
Minimum of 40 items per placement. |
$200.00 |
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All-Heartland Banner Ad
MIBA and GLIBA websites Heartland's website MIBA and GLIBA newsletters MIBA and GLIBA bestseller lists |
$500.00 |
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Heartland E-Blast
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$500.00 |
Have Questions? Here's who to connect with:
Larry Law (he/him)
Executive Director at GLIBA
Education, Heartland Booksellers Award, Voice of the Heartland, Rep Picks, Exhibitors, Quiz Bowl, Scholarships
February Spikener (she/her/they/them)
Executive Coordinator at GLIBA
Exhibitors, Exhibit Hall, Author Placement
Grace Hagen (she/her)
Executive Director at MIBA
Venue, Agenda, Author Placement, Sponsorships, Promotions, Memberships, Scholarships
Melissa Oppenheimer (she/her)
melissa@midwestbooksellers.org
Digital Marketing and Outreach Specialist at MIBA
Registration, Heartland Staff and Volunteer Management
Nellie Richthammer (she/her)
Operations Specialist at MIBA
Registration, Billing, Badges