Homeschool Minnesota Convention
Advertisers, Exhibitors & Speakers
Information for the 2026 Convention
We’re excited to welcome our exhibitors, advertisers, and speakers to the upcoming Homeschool Minnesota–MÂCHÉ Convention! This page has everything you need to participate — from important details to FAQs that help you plan with confidence.
Below you’ll find information on Advertising Opportunities, Exhibitor Information, and Speaker Information — everything you need to prepare, promote, and participate.
Advertising with MÂCHÉ
Ad space in Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ's Convention Program is priced as follows:
- Full page ad (7 ½" x 10") = $600
- Half page ad (7 ½" x 4 ¾") = $375
- Quarter page ad (3 ½" x 4 ¾") = $225
- Advertisements are in full color
- Accepted formats: PDF and JPEG, 300dpi resolution
- Submit ads at the exact size of the space purchased
- No bleeds are accepted — adjustments will be made to fit
- Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ reserves the right to make sizing adjustments
- Keep text ⅛” from the edge of your ad
Tip: Consider offering a post-convention deal in your ad (e.g., “free shipping” or “10% off”). Many attendees save their programs for these offers.
Reimbursement for a cancelled advertisement:
- 8+ weeks before the convention: Full refund minus $25 service fee
- Less than 8 weeks: No refund unless you paid for purchase protection at the time of registration. You would be entitled to a full refund up to the convention.
As a Christian organization, Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ asks all advertisers to follow these general guidelines:
- The advertisement must not undermine Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ’s Statement of Faith
- Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ reserves the right to limit or reject any advertisement without explanation
New Advertisers:
- If you are not exhibiting with Homeschool Minnesota - MÂCHÉ, AND/OR you are a new contact for us, please begin by submitting your interest to advertise here.
After Approval
- You can pay for convention advertising here.
- Scroll down to the 'convention program' option.
- Once you complete your purchase — you’ll receive a confirmation email
Send Ad Files To:
- Upload: You can now upload your files when you purchase your ad OR
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject Line: Convention Program
All Emails Must Include:
- Your contact information
- Name
- Organization
- Any additional notes
- Attach all ad files and final images
Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ will follow up if any additional information is needed to post your advertisement.
Exhibiting with MÂCHÉ
Submissions for the Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ Convention exhibit hall will be accepted beginning in late September/early October. Products for sale or services provided should be of educational use or of great interest to home educating families. Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ reserves the right to accept or reject an exhibitor without explanation.
We are so grateful to our exhibitors who bring their expertise and resources to our convention each year. We typically receive more requests to exhibit than our exhibit hall can hold. We carefully review each exhibitor’s products and services to ensure the most successful experience possible.
Most 2025 exhibitors will receive an invitation to join us again in 2026.
- Invitations will be sent to the most current contact on file.
- If roles have changed, please email updates to [email protected]
- Invitations went out in late September
To apply as a new exhibitor, please fill out this form. You will be provided the ability to upload files to your form. If you are unable to upload files, please submit via email or mail the following:
- A catalog and/or brochure
- Website links
- Booth material samples*
- References from other conventions (if available)
- Contact phone number and mailing address
- Website and working email address
- Contact name
Send your materials to:
📧 [email protected]
📬 Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ, Exhibit Hall Coordinator, 12527 Central Avenue NE, Suite 317, Minneapolis, MN 55434
*Note: Submitted materials will not be returned.
All invited exhibitors (attending or not) can participate in:
- Convention Program Advertising – Reaches 2,000–3,000 attendees
- Sponsorships – Support Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ events and projects
➝ Email: [email protected] - Silent Auction – Promote your products through a live onsite auction
➝ Email: [email protected]
- August – Review of exhibitor/advertiser submissions begins
- September – Invitations and registration instructions sent
- February 1 – Deadline for Convention Program ads
- May 29 – Convention begins
What does it cost to exhibit?
Single Booth - $380
Two In-line Booths - $752
Three In-line Booths - $1269
Four In-line Booths - $1742
Two-booth EndCap - $968
Four-booth EndCap - $2354
Six-booth EndCap - $3614
Eight-booth EndCap - $4820
Booth size:
10' x 8'
What’s included:
One 8' x 2' table
Two folding chairs
Set-up and tear-down:
Setup: Thursday, May 28 (hours TBD)
Tear-down: Saturday, May 30 (2-hour load-out)
Exhibit Hall hours:
Friday, May 29: TBD
Saturday, May 30: TBD
Morning access: TBD
Workshop Room includes:
- Screen
- HDMI & mic hookups
Let us know about special needs in advance
Homeschool Minnesota - MÂCHÉ Cancellation Policy:
8+ weeks before: Full refund minus $25 processing fee
5–8 weeks before: Half refund minus $25 processing fee
Less than 5 weeks: No refund, with the exception of those who purchased protection when registering for the exhibitor booth.
Electricity/Internet/Shipping:
Contact Paula Holmen at [email protected]
Unloading/Parking Info:
Provided in Spring 2026
Food Policy:
You may bring in snacks to eat at your booth.
Sales Tax Info:
Contact Paula Holmen
Floor Plan Access:
Download the Convention App to view when available
For New Exhibitors:
- Apply to be an exhibitor here.
- Watch for approval email with details
- Fill out workshop form (if applicable)
- Register for a booth here.
For Returning Exhibitors:
- Email Paula Holmen - [email protected] for the password
- Register here for a booth.
For help:
📧 Paula Holmen — [email protected]
Speaking for MÂCHÉ
There are two types of speaking opportunities at the Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ annual convention:
- Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ Speaker Workshops
- Guest Speaker Workshops (for approved exhibitors)
Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ invites speakers to share practical information on topics relevant to home educating families.
If you wish to be considered for the 2026 MÂCHÉ Convention, we are accepting applications through September 30, 2025.
To apply, please submit the following speaker packet:
- Biographical sketch with a recent photo
- Website address
- Phone number and mailing address
- A current working email address
- List of references or conventions where you’ve spoken
- Titles and descriptions of your workshop topics
- An audio recording of one of your presentations
Submit materials via email to:
📧 [email protected]
To submit hard copy materials, please email first for mailing instructions.
Please note: Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ receives many speaker applications each year. If you are not selected, your information will be kept on file for future consideration. You may be contacted if your topics align with the vision and theme of a future convention.
Once an exhibitor is approved for the convention, they may also be invited to lead a Guest Workshop.
Guest workshops are typically:
- Demonstrations or presentations of exhibitor products or services
- Educational sessions relevant to the homeschool community
To apply:
- Fill out the Google form provided by Paula Holmen
- Submissions will be reviewed, and decisions will be shared in a timely manner
For more details on becoming an exhibitor, please refer to the "Exhibiting with MÂCHÉ" section above.
Homeschool Minnesota - MÂCHÉ Statement of Faith
The corporation will promote, and its board members and officers will believe and profess, the following Statement of Faith:
1. THE WORD OF GOD: We believe that the Bible is the fully inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)
2. THE TRINITY: We believe there is one living and true God, creator of all things, infinitely perfect; eternally existing in three equal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19, John 15:26, 1 Peter 1:2)
3. GOD THE FATHER: We believe in the omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God the
Father, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, love, and judgment. We believe He hears and
answers prayer and saves those who come to Him through Jesus Christ from sin and
eternal damnation. (Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 55:11, Lamentations 3:37-38)
4. JESUS CHRIST: We believe in Jesus Christ; that He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Wholly God and wholly man, He lived a sinless life. We believe in His teachings, and that He died as the Substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for our sins, that He arose from the dead three days later, was witnessed as alive, and ascended into heaven where He is now at the right hand of God interceding for His people. We believe He will one day return to earth and every eye will see Him. We believe that only through Christ may we be redeemed and found blameless before God. (Titus 2:13-14, Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16-18, John 14-17, John 20:28-31, Revelations 1:7-8)
5. HOLY SPIRIT: We believe in the Holy Spirit who was sent from the Father and Son to
convict the world of sin and judgment and to regenerate, make holy, equip for ministry,
and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every
believer, that He is received by grace, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, guide
and comforter. (John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 16:7-14, Romans 8:9-15, 26-27, 1
Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 1:13-14)
6. REGENERATION: We believe that all human beings are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 3:9 18, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:8-13)
7. THE CHURCH: We believe in one holy Church, which is the Body of Christ and to which all true believers belong, and in its mission to witness concerning its Head, Jesus Christ, preaching the gospel to all nations. (Acts 23:7-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 12:3-8)
8. CHRISTIAN CONDUCT: We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others and that our conduct should strive to be blameless before the
world. We believe we should be faithful stewards of our possessions, that we are to
admonish and encourage fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and that we should seek
to realize for ourselves and others full maturity in Christ. (Romans 12:9-18, Ephesians
4:13-15, Philippians 2:15)
9. SUPREME RULER: We believe that every Christian has a direct relationship with God,
who is sovereign over all, and we are thus fully responsible to Him alone in both seeking
out through prayer and His Word, the Bible, and doing His will, with religious liberty.
(John 15:4-5, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 13:21)
10. THE LAST THINGS: We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body and a final judgment which results in the eternal joy of the righteous, and the
endless suffering of the wicked. (Matthew 25:46, Luke 17:26-30, Acts 15:14-17, 1
Corinthians 15:42-44)
11. STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY
1.
▪ We believe that the term "marriage" has only one meaning and that is
marriage sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a
single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Genesis 2:22-24,
Matthew 19:4-6, Mark 10:6-9, Ephesians 5:25-32)
▪ We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to only occur between a
man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that God
has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of
a marriage between a man and a woman. (Proverbs 6:32, 1 Corinthians
7:1-10, Hebrews 13:4)
▪ We believe that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery,
fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest,
pornography or any attempt to change one's sex, or disagreement with
one's biological sex, is sinful and offensive to God. (Hebrews 13:4-6, 1 Corinthians 6:9-19, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Colossians 3:5,
Leviticus 18:22-23, Mark 7:20-23, Jude 1:7, Deuteronomy 22:5)
▪ We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess
and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus
Christ. (1 Corinthians 6:20, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, Romans 3:24-
26)
▪ We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love,
kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes
directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord
with scripture. (Ephesians 4:29-32, John 15:12, Luke 6:31,1 John 4.20-21,
Proverbs 15:1-2, 1 Peter 3:8-12, Colossians 3:12-14)
12. CREATION: We believe in the literal creation account of the Bible. God alone is the
Creator and created the world in six literal days and rested on the seventh, not an
undefined or unknown period of time. (Genesis 1-2)
13. PARENTAL RIGHTS: We believe God has given parents the responsibility of training and teaching their own children. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 1:8-9, Proverbs 22:6,
Ephesians 6:4