Marketing Toolkit
Help Promote Your Presence at HPBExpo26
Your participation helps make HPBExpo the premier marketplace for the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industries. Use the tools below to promote your booth, invite your customers to attend, and help spread the word about HPBExpo26. Everything here is designed to make it easy for you to share your excitement, drive booth traffic, and strengthen your connection to the HPBExpo audience.
🔗 Event Details
Dates: March 18–21, 2026
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
Event & Exhibit Hours: https://hpbexpo.com/showfeatures/events
Official Hashtag: #HPBExpo26
Website: https://hpbexpo.com
Attendee Registration Link: https://hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-registration
🖼️ Logos & Graphics
Download official HPBExpo26 logos and “We’re Exhibiting” graphics to use in your promotions.
- “We’re Exhibiting” graphics (email signature, website badge, and social media sizes)
- Event logo files (horizontal, stacked, transparent background)




📣 Social Media Toolkit
Make it simple to announce your participation and invite followers to visit your booth. Includes:
- Recommended hashtags and social handles
- Ready-to-use sample posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X
Promotional Flyer
Educate your audience on the opportunities at HPBExpo26 with our new promotional flyer.

✉️ Email & Web Resources

Reach your customers directly with these customizable materials:
- Email signature graphic and web banner ad
- QR code graphics linking to attendee registration
➡️ Access Email Signatures & Registration QR Codes
Customer Invite Email Template
- Customizable emails to invite your customers to attend and see you at HPBExpo26
Click items below to expand template details
GENERAL INVITATION▾
Subject Line Options:
- Let’s meet in New Orleans! HPBExpo26 – March 18-21
- Save the date: See us at HPBExpo26 in New Orleans
- You’re invited: Join us at HPBExpo26 this March
Email Body:
Hi [First Name],
We’re headed to New Orleans for HPBExpo26, and we’d love to see you there!
HPBExpo26: March 18-21, 2026
Exhibits Open: March 19-21, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
This is the industry’s premier event where we’ll be showcasing our latest innovations in [hearth/barbecue/outdoor living]. It’s the perfect opportunity to:
- See what’s new – Get hands-on with our newest products before anyone else
- Get exclusive show deals – Take advantage of special pricing available only at HPBExpo
- Connect with our team – Sit down with our experts to discuss your specific needs and business goals
- Experience live demos – See our products in action and discover their performance up close
Visit us at Booth [###] to discover solutions that will help grow your business in 2026 and beyond.
Ready to register? HPBA members can register up to four team members for FREE! Non-member registration is also available. Register at hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-registration; become an HPBA member at hpba.org/join/#regional.
Let’s schedule a time to meet at our booth. Simply reply to this email or call me at [phone number] to set up an appointment.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Big Easy!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Phone] | [Email]
P.S. New Orleans in March is incredible – amazing food, vibrant culture, and world-class entertainment. Make a trip out of it!
VIP/KEY ACCOUNT INVITATION▾
Subject Line Options:
- [First Name], let’s connect in New Orleans – reserved time for you
- VIP invitation: Private meeting at HPBExpo26
- You’re on our must-see list for HPBExpo26
Email Body:
Hi [First Name],
As one of our valued partners, I’m reaching out personally to invite you to meet with us at HPBExpo26 in New Orleans.
HPBExpo26: March 18-21, 2026
Exhibits Open: March 19-21, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
Our Booth: [###]
I’d like to reserve dedicated time with you to:
✓ Preview our 2026 product launches – see them first
✓ Discuss exclusive partnership opportunities
✓ Review custom solutions tailored to your business
✓ Go over special HPBExpo pricing and programs
I’m holding [day/time options] for our meeting. Which works best for your schedule?
This year’s show is in New Orleans – great food, music, and culture combined with serious business opportunities. Our team is looking forward to an in-depth conversation about how we can support your continued success.
HPBA members receive free and discounted badges – visit hpbexpo.com to register; become an HPBA member at hpba.org/join/#regional.
Please reply with your preferred meeting time, or feel free to call me directly at [phone number].
See you in NOLA!
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Phone] | [Email]
NEW PRODUCT FOCUS▾
Subject Line Options:
- Sneak peek: New innovations revealed at HPBExpo26
- You’ll want to see this – NEW at HPBExpo26
- First look at our 2026 product launches in New Orleans
Email Body:
Hi [First Name],
Big news – we’re unveiling [new product/innovation/product line] at HPBExpo26, and you’re getting an early invitation to see it first!
HPBExpo26: March 18-21, 2026
Exhibits Open: March 19-21, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
Find us at Booth [###]
Here’s what we’re bringing to New Orleans:
🔥 [Product/Innovation #1] – [brief benefit]
🔥 [Product/Innovation #2] – [brief benefit]
🔥 [Product/Innovation #3] – [brief benefit]
🔥 Live demonstrations – See our products in action
[OPTIONAL: We’re also featuring our newest innovation in the New Product Pavilion – one of the most visited spots on the show floor!]
Your customers are going to love what we’ve developed, and I want to make sure you’re among the first to see it. This is your opportunity to:
- Get hands-on with products before they hit the market
- Ask technical questions directly to our product experts
- Secure early orders with exclusive show pricing
- Position your business ahead of the competition
Let’s schedule time to meet at our booth. Reply to this email or call me at [phone number] to confirm your appointment.
Haven’t registered yet? HPBA members can register team members for FREE! Sign up at hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-registration; become an HPBA member at hpba.org/join/#regional.
Can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Phone] | [Email]
LIVE DEMO INVITATION (Outdoor/Indoor Burn)▾
Subject Line Options:
- See it in action: Live demos at HPBExpo26
- Fire it up! Join us for live demonstrations in New Orleans
- Experience the difference – live burning demos at our booth
Email Body:
Hi [First Name],
There’s nothing like seeing products in action. That’s why we’re doing live burning demonstrations at HPBExpo26!
HPBExpo26: March 18-21, 2026
Exhibits Open: March 19-21, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
Booth [### / Outdoor Burn Area]
Join us for live demonstrations where you can:
🔥 See products in action – Watch performance, not just specifications
🔥 Compare side-by-side – Evaluate options in real time
🔥 Ask the experts – Our technical team will be on-hand to answer questions
🔥 Experience the results – [For BBQ: Taste what our technology can do!]
[OPTIONAL FOR OUTDOOR BURN: This year’s Outdoor Burn is conveniently located across the street from the indoor exhibits, making it easy to experience our full product line in one visit.]
Demo Schedule:
[If you have specific demo times, list them here, OR say:]
Demos running throughout show hours – stop by anytime!
This is your chance to see why our products deliver the performance and results your customers demand.
Ready to attend? Register at hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-registration – HPBA members get free and discounted badges! Become an HPBA member at hpba.org/join/#regional.
Want to guarantee time with our team? Reply to this email to schedule a meeting around the demos.
See you in New Orleans!
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Phone] | [Email]
LAST CHANCE / REMINDER▾
Subject Line Options:
- Final reminder: HPBExpo26 is next week!
- Last chance to schedule your booth visit
- See you in New Orleans? HPBExpo26 starts [date]
Email Body:
Hi [First Name],
HPBExpo26 is just around the corner, and I wanted to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to connect with us in New Orleans!
HPBExpo26: March 18-21, 2026
Exhibits Open: March 19-21, 2026
Our Booth: [###]
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Visit hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-registration to secure your badge. Not an HPBA member? Visit hpba.org/join/#regional.
When you visit our booth, you’ll:
- See our latest [hearth/barbecue/outdoor living] innovations
- Get exclusive show-only pricing
- [Connect with our team for personalized consultation]
- [Experience live product demonstrations]
- [Enter to win [giveaway if applicable]]
Our team will be at Booth [###] all three days (March 19-21). Stop by anytime, or reply to this email to schedule a specific meeting time.
Hope to see you there!
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Phone] | [Email]
P.S. Don’t forget to download the HPBExpo26 mobile app to bookmark our booth and stay connected throughout the show!
HPBA is committed to giving your company the best experience. This includes show management working alongside you to maintain the integrity of our show and protect our exhibitors from suitcasing. In accordance with our official suitcasing policy, suppliers, manufacturers, and business service providers may only attend HPBExpo by exhibiting and/or sponsoring.
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