Exhibitor Information For AORS Trade Show

Below you will find all current Exhibitor Information relating to the 2027 AORS Annual Municipal Works Trade Show held in St. Thomas, Ontario on June 2-3, 2027.

If you have any questions that aren’t addressed below, contact us.

∗∗ WARNING!  If you receive emails or other communications from anyone claiming to have the “official” list of attendees, or that they are the “official” source for accommodations, block the sender.  It is a scam. ∗∗

BOOTH INFORMATION

The show is already over 60% sold out! If you would like to reserve a booth when there are no available locations on the map, please contact the AORS office directly.

The booth layouts can be found here. Booths marked in red are already reserved; click on a booth to see by which company.

To reserve one or more booths, please complete the booth application form.  Booths will be invoiced in December 2026. All reservations made after January 1, 2027 are payable upon confirmation of the reservation and receipt of invoice. Registration is not complete until payment is received. All payments will be forfeited if space is cancelled after February 28, 2027. Cancellations prior to February 28, 2027 will be subject to a $100 administration fee.

You can view a list of all exhibitors by name or by booth number.

STAFF BADGES

Pre-registration for exhibitor trade show badges will be available in Spring 2027. There is no limit to the number of staff you can sign up.

SPONSORSHIPS

This is a great way to give your company more exposure and traction before, and during, the trade show. Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for your support in our 2027 trade show.

Contact Kelly Elliott, Marketing and Communications Specialist, at kellyelliott@aors.on.ca if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Trade Show.

BACK FOR 2027!

We are excited to have the return the demo area for exhibitors to enhance their experience at AORS and get their products in front of potential customers:

  1. BATTERY DEMONSTRATION AREA – Located in the grassy area west of Caso Xing, we will be having a battery demonstration booth for exhibitors to have customers use their products hands-on.
  2. NEW PRODUCT FEATURE – Are you a new exhibitor, or have you released a new product and/or service since the 2026 AORS Municipal Public Works Trade Show? Sign up to have special signage to guide exhibitors to your booth at the trade show!

Contact the AORS Admin team at admin@aors.on.ca for more information.

GOLF INFORMATION

The Ross McKenzie Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 1, 2027 at the Tarandowah Golfers Club. To register for golf, and for more information, please visit the Ross McKenzie Memorial Golf Tournament page.

HOTEL INFORMATION

All hotels listed below are between 1.8 and 22 km from the trade show venue.

Comfort Inn (100 Centennial Ave., St. Thomas)

Comfort Inn (1156 Wellington Rd., London)

Comfort Suites (1120 Dearness Dr., London)

When booking at the above hotels, add the AORS Rate/Corporate ID 00239950 to the Company Information section of your online profile to receive up to 15% off of your booking. Or, call 1-800-424-6423 and provide the call agent with your Special Rate/Corporate ID 00239950 before requesting location and dates.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (275 Highview Dr., St. Thomas)

Best Western Plus Stoneridge Inn (6675 Burtwistle Lane, London)

BOOTH FURNISHINGS AND TENT RENTALS

BOOTHS ARE UNFURNISHED. If you require a table and chairs, AORS will be offering a PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE on booth furnishings. At time time, this is a promotion offered to indoor exhibitors only. More information will be available in early 2027.

For outdoor exhibitors, tent rentals will be available. Please note most outdoor booths are on asphalt and no stakes are allowed. More rental details will be available in early 2027.

EQUIPMENT WASHING / DETAILING

Equipment washing and/or detailing will be provided at an additional cost for exhibitors. It is highly recommended to sign up in advance here to have your name added to the list of exhibitors requiring equipment washing. You may sign up the day of set-up on site, however, those who pre-register will be given priority service.

HYDRO SERVICE

Hydro is supplied to indoor booths only; please bring your own extension cord.  If your display draws more than a nominal load, please contact us to ensure it can be accommodated.  Outdoor exhibitors may only run a generator with prior written permission and may be required to relocate to a location where the generator will not interfere with other exhibitors, if available.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Pre-registration will be available in Spring 2027! You may also register on-site at the Registration Area when you arrive at the trade show after 8:00am starting on Tuesday June 1st.

If you would like to invite customers, potential clients, or guests to the show, it is complimentary and open to the public. Please share the above link with them so that they can also pre-register before they arrive. On-site registration will also be available upon arrival at the main entrance.

EXHIBIT INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING 

A reminder that installation of exhibits must take place on Tuesday, June 1st, 2027, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Exhibits may not be dismantled until after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 3rd, 2027.

If you require special assistance with your exhibit, please use the following contacts:

Indoor Booths:

  • (Main)
  • (Alt)

Outdoor Booths

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  • (Alt)

For equipment or materials to be delivered directly to the venue, please ship them to the attention of _________ at the Joe Thornton Community Centre 75 Case Xing, St. Thomas ON, N5P 3V7. For additional questions, you can contact _____ via phone or email. Please mark shipments with AORS Trade Show, your company name and booth number, and a contact phone number. Deliveries will only be accepted starting June 1st, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

HELP US PROMOTE THE TRADE SHOW

We encourage you to post on your website and social media, and email to your customers inviting them to attend the show. Please hyperlink it to the AORS website trade show page:  http://aors.on.ca/events/aors-trade-show/, and remind them to pre-register.  Be sure to include your booth number when sending the invitation.

If you would like custom graphic designs for the trade show, please contact Kelly Elliott, Marketing and Communications Specialist at kellyelliott@aors.on.ca.

SUPPLIERS APPRECIATION NETWORKING EVENT

As in previous years, we’d like to show our gratitude to the exhibitors with a special networking event. Please join us after the Trade Show on Wednesday, June 2nd, from 3 to 6 pm, for refreshments and appetizers.  Each exhibitor will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets per booth, up to a maximum of 4 per exhibitor; A cash bar will also be available. Feel free to invite your customers to join you.