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This information will not be mailed or printed for distribution – please read carefully, as it will answer most if not all of your exhibiting questions. This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

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MARCH 19 – 21

Onalaska Omni Center

Friday: 4 – 8 p.m. | Theme: Date Night

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Theme: Community Day

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Theme: Family Day

MOVE-IN TIMES:

ALL VENDORS MUST BE COMPLETELY SET UP BY 1:30 PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19.

  • Wednesday, March 17 (10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
    • This day is ONLY for Large Exhibitors (4+ booths), Vehicle/Trailer move in, and those Needing/Using a Forklift.
  • Thursday, March 18 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
    • No forklifts allowed after noon.
  • Friday, March 19 (8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
    • All overhead doors will remain shut after 10 a.m.

 

Do you need a forklift or have large items to move in? If you haven’t already, please contact us via (608) 781-5242 or eo@labaonline.com to let us know that you may need a forklift or will be moving large items in, so that we can schedule a time for you to move in on Wednesday.

MOVE-OUT TIME:

  • Sunday, March 21 (after 3:00 p.m.)

VENDORS CANNOT TEAR DOWN EARLIER THAN 3:00 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 29.
Those who do will be assessed a fine equal to half of your booth rental cost and may lose your opportunity to return in the future.

 

To move out on Monday, March 22, you must receive special permission from a LABA staff member prior to March 17th. This is usually only granted to large exhibitors with 400 square feet or more (4+ booths). Contact us at (608) 781-5242 or eo@labaonline.com.

PARKING

VIP TICKETS

Your business can cover the cost of Home Show tickets for anyone that you’d like: customers, employees, family, or friends! Contact LABA for more details at 608-781-5242 or info@labaonline.com.

VENDOR HOSPITALITY ROOM

Always OpenNeed to take a break, eat your lunch, or take a call? Visit the private Vendor Hospitality Room, which the public cannot access. It is located near Arena 2. Beverages are available for vendors while supplies last. Snacks will be available on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last. And catch up on the basketball games. 😉

2026 Sponsor: Gerrard-Hoeschler Realtors

FOOD TRUCKS

Always Open – The food trucks will be on site each day for those needing a bite to eat during the show. A coffee truck will be there on Saturday and Sunday. Each vendor will receive coupons for items purchased at the Omni Center concession stand, and the food and coffee trucks located outside the Omni Center. These coupons are only valid during Home Show event hours.

EXHIBITOR PARTY

Friday, 8:00-9:30 p.m.Enjoy beverages from Vernon Vineyards, Hillsboro Brewing Co., and Lost Island Wine after the show is closed to the public on Friday night at the Omni Center. Vendors will be provided complimentary snacks and two beverage tickets. Water will also be available. Additional tickets for alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

2026 Sponsors: Wisconsin Building Supply, Carpets To Go, The Marble Shop, and Pella Windows

BEST BOOTH CONTEST

Vendor Contest (Always Happening) Attendees of the Home Show will be voting for their favorite booth if they fill out our online Participation Survey. The business that wins will receive ONE FREE BOOTH at the 2027 Home Show. To win, make every customer feel special and design an interactive booth space.

2026 Sponsors: Compeer Home, New Castle Title, DogWatch Hidden Fences, Carpets To Go, and Phillips Outdoor Services

HELPFUL VIDEOS:

How to Make an Attractive Home Show Booth Video
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WARNING:  SCAM ALERT for EXHIBITORS

The La Crosse Area Builders Assocation does not share, rent, or sell any vendor email lists.

There have been a number of spam emails offering the sale of our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the La Crosse Area Builders Association’s name or logo. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by our organization, so please be on alert and DO NOT send bank account or other sensitive information over email.

SHARE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS

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