Invitation to Exhibit
Manufacturers of trumpets, and trumpet related accessories, publishers, record companies, and other related firms are invited to exhibit their products at the 2026 National Trumpet Competition, hosted by University of Iowa, from March 19-22, 2026.
Fees for Display Space
In order to accommodate the various needs of each exhibitor, a choice of display space is available as follows:
- Division Sponsor - $3000
- Division Naming Rights
- Full Page Ad in the program
- Sponsor Name on T-Shirts
- Commercial Spot before your division on the Livestream Finals
- 4 Tables in the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Tables available for $200 each
- Gold - $1300
- Full Page Ad in the program
- 3 Tables in the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Tables available for $200 each
- Silver - $900
- ½ Page Ad in the program
- 2 Tables in the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Tables available for $200 each
- Bronze - $400
- One Table in the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Tables available for $200 each
- Military Band - Level 1 - $3000
- Sponsor name on T-shirt with other Division level sponsors
- Commercial spot in the livestream to air prior to division performance
- Full Page Advertisement in NTC digital program book
- 2 tables in exhibit hall (additional tables available)
- Private audition room
- Introduction of representative and announcements of current openings at large events
- Exhibit Table at NTC College Night
- Military Band - Level 2 - $2000
- Full Page Advertisement in NTC digital program book
- 2 tables in exhibit hall (additional tables available)
- Private audition room
- Introduction of representative and announcements of current openings at large events
Because exhibitions are an integral part of the National Trumpet Competition, all exhibits must be set up in time for the official opening of exhibits on Friday, March 20, unless an exception has been negotiate with the On-Site Exhibits Coordinator.
Exhibitors are welcome to set up their displays between 12:00-9:00pm on Thursday, March 19th, and/or 8:00am - 12:00pm Friday, March 20th.
Delivery of shipped materials should be planned for arrival between March 16-18, 2026. All shipping and receiving of materials will be to/from the Voxman Music Building where they will be stored until exhibits are set up. Exhibitors who are bringing their own materials can load/off-load at the Voxman Music Building loading dock. Parking passes are not required for the 15 minute loading/off-loading of materials. For exhibitors bringing their own materials: a cart and elevator will be provided to transport materials to the exhibit areas from the dock. Exhibit tables are 6ft.
Exhibits will close at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026. All exhibitors are expected to maintain their exhibit until that time, unless an exception is negotiated with the on-site exhibits coordinator. When exhibits close on Sunday, they must be dismantled, packed and labeled with their return address and left in the exhibit areas. Return shipping of all products will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
HOST: Michael Gause
EVENT PARKING: info will be sent shortly
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations listed below are walking distance to Voxman Music Building (within 50 yards)
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
SHIPPING/RECEIVING MATERIALS:
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA- VOXMAN MUSIC BUILDING
Attn: National Trumpet Competition
93 E. Burlington Street Iowa City, IA 52240
2026 NTC EXHIBIT SET-UP HOURS
Thursday March 19 12:00-9:00pm
Friday March 20 8:00am-12:00pm
2026 NTC EXHIBIT HOURS
Friday March 20 12:00-6:00pm
Saturday, March 21 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, March 22 9:00am-1:00pm