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Early Childhood Expo

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Community Outreach and Engagement Division

952-563-8733
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People holding young children browse exhibitor tables at the Early Childhood Expo

Call for Exhibitors

Registration deadline: February 6, 2026

The City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Schools’ Early Learning at Washburn are hosting an Early Childhood Expo for parents and caregivers of children ages 5 and under. Exhibitor space is limited so early registration is encouraged.

What to Expect

The Early Childhood Expo brings together families eager to learn about resources, programs, and services that support children’s early learning and healthy development. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to share information, connect directly with parents and caregivers, and build relationships with other organizations serving young families.

Accessibility and Inclusion

To create a welcoming experience for families with children who are sensory-sensitive, the first hour of the event (10-11 a.m.) will be low noise. We also ask all exhibitors to refrain from wearing perfume or scented lotion. 

Selection

Those organizations chosen by the event planning team, and whose products and/or services support the criteria listed below will be invited to participate in the Early Childhood Expo. Participation will be evaluated using the following:

  Criteria:
  1. Ability of the organization to communicate meaningful information relevant to the event’s focus on supporting families with children ages 5 and under.
  2. Timeliness of the organization’s request to participate.
  3. Ability to provide proof of licensure or insurance upon request.
  4. Due to space constraints, not all groups that register for a booth can be accepted. You will be notified by Monday, February 16, 2025, via email.
   Restrictions:
  1. This is an exhibition event and not a fundraising event. The booth cannot be used primarily for fundraising purposes.   
  2. Participation is limited to organizations that further or promote the event’s purpose. Participation is permitted on an invitation only basis.
  3. The organization’s mission, purpose and actions must be in harmony with the event’s focus on offering support, services and/or resources for parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under.
  4. The participant must not use the City’s and the Bloomington Public Schools’ logos or state that the City or Bloomington Public Schools endorses its services without the City’s and the Bloomington Public Schools’ advanced written approval. Selection to participate in the event should not be construed as an endorsement of or sponsorship by the City and the Bloomington Public Schools of the organization, its products or services. 

Exhibitor Registration Form

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