THE PLANNERS COME TO BOOK BUSINESS. . .WHY NOT WITH YOU?
If you offer field trips, activities, entertainment, on-site programing, or group tours this show will work for you!
If you offer fundraising to make the above opportunities a reality, this show will work for you!
The activity ideas they want to find apply to all age groups, from youth & students to active adults & seniors.
2026 will be our 16th Annual MN FIELD TRIP EXPO!
GET READY TO MEET SERIOUS BUYERS!
• Talk IN-PERSON & FACE-TO-FACE – Take time to get to know the planners & their needs!
• Offer drawings at your exhibit for free field trips and/or discounted activities or services.
• As producers of this popular event, we are NOT a booking agency. You work directly with the planners you meet.
What: The 2026 MN FIELD TRIP EXPO
Who: YOU and PLANNERS talk business - in person!
Where: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Exhibit Time: 10am – 3pm
WHO ARE THE ATTENDEES?
We are inviting decision-makers from:
• Teachers & Educators – Planners of public & private K-12 school field trips and onsite school programs
• PTA/PTO & Booster Club Leaders looking for Fundraisers
• Afterschool/School Age Care Summer Activity Staff
• Community Education Directors & Staff
• Homeschool Co-op Group Leaders & Field Trip Planners
• Youth Organizations (YMCA, YWCA, 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc)
• Scout Leaders (boy & girl scout leaders from multiple MN & western WI scout councils)
• Church Groups (both youth and adult)
• Library Staff
• Community Park & Recreation Staff
• Leisure Group Travel Planners & Tour Operators
• Senior Retirement Community Directors & Staff
• Active Adult & Senior Organizations (SMERF, retired, fraternal, social groups, travel, etc)
• Corporate & Independent Event Planners (Staff & Freelance)
WHO ARE THE EXHIBITORS?
• Field Trip Destinations
• Educational Presenters
• Entertainers
• Youth Party Venues (birthday, etc)
• Camps
• Travel Destinations for Tour Groups
• Event Venues
• Fundraising Programs
EXPO SCHEDULE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
- 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. SET-UP Remember to check in first and we’ll direct you to your exhibit space.
- 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
- 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mill City Museum Exhibit Gallery Open
- 11:00 am • Workshop: New! Northern Lights Third Edition
- 1:00 pm • Workshop: History Day 101
- 3pm • End of 2026 MN Field Trip EXPO • Thank you for participating! After taking down your booth, go enjoy the museum exhibit gallery.
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE & PRICING
- One 6' table and 2 chairs - pipe & drape are not available.
- Electricity - as available (limited)
- Confidential Attendee List
– $395
– $395 less Discount for Digital Partners. (10% off for Digital 1 Partners, or 15% off for Digital 2 Partners.)
– $0 for Full, Premium or Platinum MN Field Trip Library Partners.
After August 1st - $445
CAN’T EXHIBIT THIS YEAR? DO OUR LITERATURE TABLE!
VISITOR GUIDE & BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION
Our staff will personally hand your visitor guide or brochure to planners at the prominently positioned EXPO LITERATURE TABLE. Provide us with at least 200 visitor guides for the Literature Table.
$195 - This does not include an exhibit space. Note: $245 after August 1st, 2026
