Apply for a stand at the 2023 National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships are being held are being held 19th – 21st September 2023 in Ratheniska, Co. Laois where over 250,000 consumers will visit a 50 acre exhibition and trade arena. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the quality and high standards of goods and services supported by the Local Enterprise Office.

As part of its National Programme the Local Enterprise Offices are hosting a Local Enterprise Village to provide an opportunity for clients to take full advantage of this unique consumer event. Each Local Enterprise Office has 1 stand available for its clients.

LEO Kildare is now inviting any clients interested in availing of this stand to complete the following ‘expression of interest’ form and return response to our office by Tuesday May 9th 2023 by 5pm.

Please note that priority will be given to enterprises manufacturing their own product or offering an innovative service relevant to the audience expected at the show. Once your expression of interest form has been received it will be considered centrally and successful applicants will be advised by email by 19th May 2023.

Chosen exhibitor must attend a mandatory briefing on Monday 19th June in Naas. The briefing session provides you with the opportunity to obtain guidance and timelines on the NPA Exhibition and receive tips and skills to assist you to plan effectively for the event. The event will be officially launched in July/August.

As part of this ‘Local Enterprise Village’ each company will receive:

· A Stand which is 3 x 2 Meters

· Space as per allocation

· Name Plate

· Double Socket

· Spot Lights x 2

· 2 X Exhibitor Passes

· 1 X Exhibitor Car Park Pass (Parking is free at the NPA)

· 1 X Build & Break Pass

· Attendance at briefing session (Compulsory)

· Access to PR Opportunities via LEO Communications Office

· General Exhibition Services WIFI, Toilets, etc.

The cost of the stand which is highly subsidised at a rate of €850 per client exhibitor for 2023. Please note this is first and foremost an opportunity to showcase your products and build contacts with a view to future sales as opposed to being an event to be measured by sales made over the 3 days.

Food companies can serve samples only or sell products for home use. Sale of product for consumption on site is strictly prohibited under terms of our display permit. For Food companies who use equipment there is usually additional costs and this will be advised at the briefing. Please note that if your application is successful, you will be required to provide your own public liability and stock insurance.

Apply Now before Tuesday May 9th: https://submit.link/1CB