Community Expo

2025
21st Annual Chamber Community Business Expo

NEW VENUE for 2025!!

West Michigan's BEST Expo!
Please note that if you do not have to attend the Expo to be a sponsor.

On Saturday, October 4th, the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 21st Annual Community Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wayland Carpenter & Millwright Apprentice Training Center located at 500 Reno Drive, Wayland, MI 49348

This NEW venue is located on Reno Drive just one block east of US 131.

To become a SPONSOR of this event, please click HERE 

For a general exhibitor registration, please click HERE

Artists/Crafters* Registration HANDMADE items only-click HERE
*If you are an MLM business, you must use the general exhibitor registration.

What Our EXPO is All About
We’re proud to host one of the best expos in West Michigan!
Our annual EXPO is designed to showcase the incredible businesses, products, and services offered  in Wayland and the surrounding communities—all while providing fun entertainment and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages.

Here’s what you can expect:
🛍️ Vendors galore – Explore booths from local businesses, organizations, non-profits, and more, all under one roof.
🎁 FREE reusable canvas bag – First 500 adults through the door receive one!
🎉 Giveaways & prizes – Enter for chances to win gift cards, a trunk-load of groceries, and plenty more surprises.
🎶 Live music – Enjoy great local entertainment while you shop and explore.
🚒 Family fun – Snap a photo with police officers, firefighters, and emergency crews—climb inside a fire truck or police car!
🧵 Seasonal crafters – Browse unique handmade items perfect for gifts or for yourself.
📘 FREE community directory – Every guest receives a full-color directory packed with local resources.
🅿️ Convenience – Free admission and free parking (with extra handicap parking in the north lot).
✨ It’s free, fun, and a great way to connect with your community—don’t miss it!

Why Display at the EXPO?
The EXPO isn’t just about showcasing businesses—it’s about creating connections. Guests come not only from Wayland, but also from surrounding West Michigan communities. In just four hours, you have the opportunity to put your business or organization in front of hundreds of potential customers, clients, and partners.

Here’s why it’s worth it:
📣 Maximum exposure – We promote the EXPO across multiple channels, including radio, newspapers, posters, flyers, social media, websites, signage, and even cross-promotion from fellow vendors. Our goal is simple: to bring the people here to meet you.
🤝 Build relationships – Network with other local businesses and organizations. Vendors enjoy access to our exclusive lounge, featuring a complimentary continental breakfast and a power networking session before doors open.
☕ Vendor perks – The lounge stays open all day, offering a comfortable spot to take a break, enjoy lunch, or grab complimentary snacks.
🌟 Showcase your brand – Highlight your products, services, and mission to a highly engaged West Michigan audience.
This is your chance to shine—don’t miss the opportunity to make lasting connections and grow your business at one of West Michigan’s favorite community events!

Expo Sponsorship and Vendor Registration can be emailed to denise@waylandchamber.org. Upon receiving your registration, you will receive an email confirmation back to confirm your spot. 

FOOD VENDORS: If you are a restaurant, bakery, deli, or other food vendor - please contact the chamber at denise@waylandchamber.org 

 

 

2025 Expo Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors: Allegan County Community Foundation, Gun Lake Casino and Robinson Dental

 

 

 

 

Premier Sponsors:

  • APEX Clean Energy
  • Booth Hilaski Grevenstuk Insurance Agency
  • Bay Pointe 
  • Full Potential Chiropractic
  • Fleis & VandenBrink
  • GRapids Home Services
  • Greenridge Realty
  • ITC
  • The Laurels of Sandy Creek
  • MyTown Ace Hardware
  • Paws With-A-Cause
  • Renewal by Anderson
  • Sable Homes
  • United Bank

Emergency Officials Luncheon:
Edward Jones
Gun Lake Tribe
Gordon Funeral Home

Grocery Guess Contest:
Ed Koehn Ford

Vendor Lounge:
RT Stitchcrafts

Entertainment Extraordinaire:

KIDS Activities Sponsor:
4 One 2 Distillery

DJ Sponsor:

Fusion Fitness

If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the sponsorship form and return it denise@waylandchamber.org.

2025 Expo Vendors

269 Designs

4 One 2 Cares

Action Awning

All Weather Seal

Allegan County Community Foundation

Allegan County Dept Health & Human Services

Allegan Transportation

Bay Pointe

Biggby of Wayland

Booth Hilaski Grevenstuk Insurance Agency

Calvary Church

City of Wayland

Estate Planning Service

Fleis & VandenBrink

Full Potential Chiropractic

Fusion Fitness - DJ

Gordon Funeral Home

Gordon Water

GRapids Home Remodeling

Greenridge Realty

Highpointe Community Bank

HSB Crossbuck

Huff Pool & Spa

Hutcherson Construction LLC

Keith’s Creations

Wayland Community Helpers - KIDS CRAFTS

Kubiak Cook Funeral Home

KW at the Lake - The Doezema Group

L Automotive

Laurels of Sandy Creek

Legacy Legal & Business Services PLC

Lions Club Vision Testing

Masons Children's ID Kits

Moline Mill Co-Op

MyTown Ace Hardware

Ofield Funeral Home

Paws With-A-Cause

Pioneer Water Treatment

Renewal by Anderson

Robinson Dental

Sable Homes

Schug Counseling

Seaglass Quilts - Patti Goudzwaard

United Bank

Wayland Community Gun Safety

Wayland VFW Post 7581

Wings of Hope Hospice