2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show

May 7, 2025 11:00AM - 3:30PM

Registration Deadline: April 23, 2025 - 11:59PM

Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

Contact: Diane Drago, ddrago@dmsevents.com, and Diane Longanbach

The 2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show is a partnership between the MSU Product Center and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, serving as an opportunity for Michigan food entrepreneurs to showcase their products and make connections with potential distributors, retailers, and industry partners. 

As part of the Making It In Michigan event, the Trade Show will run from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., allowing vendors to attend the Conference portion of the event from 8:30 - 11 a.m. if they so choose. Registered vendors will receive a code in their confirmation email that allows for free Conference registration. Please note separate registration is required for both the Trade Show and Conference.

Free general admission

The Making It In Michigan Trade Show has free general admission and is open to members of the public, who are encouraged to walk around the event and enjoy many free sampling opportunities from food businesses around Michigan.

Items to note as a vendor

  1. You must be a Michigan corporation OR an out-of-state corporation that processes in Michigan.
  2. Proof of a processing licensing will be required when registering. Michigan companies processing out-of-state must show proof of Michigan incorporation.
  3. No Cottage Food Law vendors are eligible.
  4. Beer and Wine Vendors: The Lansing Center REQUIRES sampling and sourcing your product for an additional fee. This will be organized by the Lansing Center.
  5. No CBD and Cannabis products for display or sale at this event.
  6. No Liquor/Spirits products for display or sale at this event.

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