Each year, the Midwest Native Plant Society hosts a three-day conference, this year July 31-August 2, 2026 at the Bergamo Center in Dayton, Ohio, featuring national and local experts presenting and leading field trips  on native plants, sustainable landscapes, biodiversity, caring for wildlife and environmental stewardship. We invite you to join us as a conference sponsor, vendor, or exhibitor at this event. Check the Annual Conference page for more details about the Midwest Native Plant Conference, including the weekend agenda, programs and speaker information. Please read our our guidelines under General Information and  the Sponsor, Vendor & Exhibitor Levels and Benefits section where you will find a link to register. If you will be a first time vendor or exhibitor, please email vendors@midwestnativeplants.org for approval.

We open registration for sponsors, vendors and exhibitors before registration is open to the public. Note that sponsors have first choice registering for the conference. Our native plant vendors are setup on the grounds of the Bergamo center. Please be aware that we have limited indoor selling and exhibitor spots.  More information can be found in the General Information section below, and check out the various levels of participation.  As a sponsor, you'll gain recognition for supporting our mission of “connecting people and nature.” As a vendor or exhibitor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your products and network with all conference attendees – and even the general public on Saturday during our native plant sale. We hope to see you there!

Sponsor, Vendor & Exhibitor Levels and Benefits

We offer multiple levels of participation to suit different needs. Native Plant vendors are located outdoors. Other selling vendors and exhibitors are located indoors.

• Violet Level (Exhibitor, Indoors only) $50
  Access to Friday/Saturday afternoon breakout sessions for 1 person (keynote sessions not included)
  One exhibitor table (non-selling) for 1 person indoors only
  Meals not included (Saturday lunch can be purchased separately)
• Bluebell Level (Vendors selling only) $100
  One indoor or outdoor vendor space (selling allowed)
  Access to Friday/Saturday afternoon breakout sessions for 1 person (keynote sessions not included)
  Meals not included (Saturday lunch can be purchased separately)
• Hepatica Level (Sponsor) $315
  One vendor or exhibitor space
  Includes 1 full conference registration (attendee badge for all sessions, field trips, and meals)
  Written acknowledgment in conference materials
  Verbal recognition at conference
  Organization name & website listed on conference page for one year
  
• Trillium Level (Sponsor) $525
  One vendor or exhibitor space
  Includes 2 full conference registrations (all sessions, field trips, and meals)
  Written acknowledgment in conference materials
  Verbal recognition at conference
  Organization name & website listed on conference page for one year
  
• Milkweed Level (Sponsor) $725
  One vendor or exhibitor space
  Includes 3 full conference registrations (all sessions, field trips, and meals)
  May place your brochures or information at the conference registration table
  Written acknowledgment in conference materials
  Verbal recognition at conference
  Organization name & website listed on conference page for one year
  
• Goldenrod Level (Sponsor) $925
  One vendor or exhibitor space (if needed)
  Includes 4 full conference registrations (all sessions, field trips, and meals)
  May place your brochures or information at the conference registration table
  Written acknowledgment in conference materials
  Verbal recognition at conference
  Special advertisement on website for one year
  Opportunity for a representative to speak for 15 minutes during the conference announcements
  
• Persimmon Level (Sponsor Only) $25 minimum
  Sponsor support only (not attending the conference)
  Name listed in conference materials
  Name & website listed on conference page for one year
• Pawpaw Level (Donor) No minimum
  Optional additional donation by a conference attendee
  Donor name is recognized in conference materials (on attendee registration form)

Note: Lodging is not included in any level.