Attendee Information for the 2020 MidSouth PromoShow

Attendee Information - Thursday Update

PPAMS MidSouth PromoShow

February 5-6, 2020 | Nashville, TN

Here's to 25 Years!

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Music City Center for the Silver Anniversary of the PPAMS MidSouth PromoShow. Over 300 product lines from our industry's leading suppliers will be here tomorrow and we've scheduled a full day of professional development for today's Success Summit.

Worried about the weather? Don't be! You can leave your umbrella in your car, because once your park it, you're under cover for your entire visit!

On behalf of the PPAMS Board of Directors and membership, along with all of our show exhibitors, we thank you for supporting the show and look forward to seeing you soon.

>> Click here to see a list of exhibitors

Location & Parking

Show, Seminars, Power Lunch, Membership & Awards Dinner

Music City Center

General Parking - 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

We recommend parking in lot P2. The entrance to the P2 parking garage is directly across from the entrance to the Music City Center. If you use that entrance, just come up one level to level 3 and you'll find us in Exhibit Hall A1.

The Music City Center is home to the largest parking operation in downtown Nashville and with their reasonable rates and 24 hour security, it’s the best place to park downtown. The garage is located on 6th Avenue and Demonbreun, directly across from the south entrance to Bridgestone Arena.

>> Click here for directions and map

Today's Schedule

8:00am Registration Open (Exhibit Hall A1 Lobby)

9:30am – 3:00pm VIP Lounge Open (Level 3M, overlooking the show floor)

9:30am VIP Access to the Show

9:30am – 3:00pm Featured Product Showcase Open (Exhibit Hall A1)

10:00am - 3:00pm Show Floor Open to Distributors (Exhibit Hall A1)

11:00am & 12:30pm Cooking Demonstration, sponsored by Hit Promotional Products

1:00pm – 3:00pm Show Floor Open to End-Users (Exhibit Hall A1)

3:00pm Exhibits and Registration Closes

Lunch

For your convenience a concession stand will be open on the show floor from 10:30am - 3pm. There are also several restaurants within walking distance of the show.

Souvenir Posters from Hatch

Proceeds benefit the YWCA Pet Shelter

In honor of our 25th anniversary we commissioned a souvenir poster from the iconic letterpress shop, Hatch Show Print. Hatch is known worldwide for their distinctive posters, which have been used since 1875 by entertainers on tour, venues around the world, and others. Hatch is now a part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located next door to the Music City Center.

Posters can be purchased at the registration desk for $15 each with proceeds going to our charitable partner, the YWCA Pet Shelter. Regardless of their own crisis, some individuals and families refuse safe shelter if they cannot bring a beloved pet. YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is committed to every possible action to bring more people out of abusive situations and into a place where they can begin healing and planning a bright future. Our new Pet Shelter will remove a barrier to safety and allow pets and people to escape abuse together.

Bring Your Clients to the Show

Today from 1-3pm

For the final two hours of the show, distributors will be allowed to bring clients. This is not intended to be as big as our Road Show, in fact, we encourage distributors to escort their clients on the show floor (there's no way they can see it all in two hours). This will give you the opportunity to bring clients who have a big project in the works or may have missed the show in August.

Only PPAMS distributor members are allowed to invite clients to the show and will be charged $25 for each client who attends. Since we don't charge for no-shows, we highly encourage you to pre-register your clients so they don't have to stand in line waiting for a badge. Watch this video explaining how to register your clients.

Bag Drop & Concierge Service

Today from 10am-3pm

As you walk the show floor, feel free to drop your bags off at the concierge desk as you fill them up. When you're ready to leave, just let them know and they'll help you get them to the car! Coat check is also available at the concierge desk.

Enjoy the VIP Experience

Today during the show

For the ultimate show experience, distributors can purchase the VIP Experience which includes valet parking, access to a private lounge, breakfast, lunch, a personal concierge, and early access to the show floor.

Learn more about the VIP Experience and sign up!

You can also enjoy the VIP Experience for free by signing up as a volunteer at the show.

Cooking Demonstrations

Today @ 11am and 12:30pm

Hit Promotional Products is again sponsoring two cooking demonstrations on the show floor. Hit will show off some of their kitchen/cooking products while the executive chef from the Music City Center will show you a couple of easy recipes for you to try at home. Attendees will also be treated to a free tasting from the chef!