Founder’s Fair
Connecting Michigan-based outdoor brands, founders, and makers with 300+ outdoor industry leaders from across the state. This is a curated showcase, not a retail event, designed for you to demo your product, tell your brand story, and build real relationships with partners invested in Michigan’s outdoor future.
$250 to claim
your spot!
Limited to 20 spots,
first come, first served!
Interested? Fill out the form below
for our team to follow up.
Who’s This For?
â–² Michigan-based outdoor brand, founder, or maker
â–² Product or service relevant to the outdoor industry
â–² Looking to build partnerships, visibility, and industry connections
Why It’s Worth It:
â–² Connect with 300+ outdoor industry leaders, buyers, and partners
â–² A curated environment for genuine brand conversations
â–² Access to Summit programming during non-Fair hours
What’s Included:
▲ 10’ x 10’ Booth Space
â–² Two Summit Registrations
â–² Electricity Provided
â–² Dedicated Founder’s Fair time built into the schedule, so you can also attend Summit sessions
Please Note: The Founder’s Fair is a showcase, not a sidewalk sale.
â–² You can take orders, direct people to your online store, or collect leads for follow-up
â–² You can demo, sample, and talk pricing
â–² Think leads and connections over cash registers. The goal here is relationships!
Good to Know:
â–² You’ll have setup windows the evening of Sept 30th and morning of Oct 1 — pick your moment
â–² Bring your own tent and table. It’s your space to set up however fits your brand
â–² Bringing extra crew? Each additional team member will need their own Summit ticket, and hey, they’ll get a full day of Summit programming out of it!