Welcome to The Self-Reliance & Simple Life ExperienceThe Self-Reliance & Simple Life EXPERIENCE is family-friendly event produced by The National Self-Reliance Project, whose mission is to educate and empower our citizens, families and communities to become more SELF-RELIANT.

We accomplish this by creating an interactive EXPERIENCE on a neutral platform focused on the four pillars of SELF-RELIANCE: preparedness, survival, sustainability and homesteading, helping individuals and families find their path back-to-the-basics, resurrecting time-honored traditions and creating and embracing a simpler life filled with great adventure and peace-of-mind.

The Self-Reliance & Simple Life Experience…it’s not just another expo...it’s an EXPERIENCE!

HistoryThis is the 9th year of the Self Reliance Expo. At the end of 2017, Steffen & Kiki Bandilla purchased the Expo from its founder and formed The National Self-Reliance Project, the umbrella organization over The Self-Reliance & Simple Life EXPERIENCE (the flagship initiative).

The Self-Reliance & Simple Life Experience (previously the Self Reliance Expo) is the longest running preparedness, survival, sustainability and homesteading expo in the country, boasting a total of over 600 exhibitors and 25,000+ attendees since its inception.

The self-reliance community is stronger, more relevant and more active than ever, as it has grown to appeal to a more mainstream audience and according to research firm, MarketsandMarkets™, the Incident and Emergency Management Market will be worth 122.94 Billion USD by 2023. It is our goal to leverage that relevance, converting it into a greater opportunity for our exhibitors to connect with and educate our attendees and continue to deliver an exceptional experience featuring high quality products and services in a hands-on environment.

Attendee Demographics● Average Attendance: 2,500 – 4,000

● Men 65% / Women 35%

● 70% Household Income = $60K+

● 81% Have Attended College

● 73% Are Veteran Families

● 78% Preparing for a Crisis

● 63% Own More than One Gun

● 100% Believe Right to Bear Arms

● 35% Are Preparing for Inflation with Gold/Silver

● 39% Have Taken a Self-Defense Course

● 42% Hunted or Fished within Last Year

self-re·li·ance noun: self-relianceAbility to proactively meet one’s needs for survival, sustainability and strength by relying on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources rather than those of others; independence and peace-of-mind.

The #SelfRelianceMeans Campaign was launched in March 2018, with the goal of starting the conversation about what self-reliance means to each individual, family and community across America.

For The National Self-Reliance Project, we define self-reliance with four 'pillars': PREPAREDNESS, SURVIVAL, SUSTAINABILITY and HOMESTEADING (aka ‘The Simple Life’).

Honest Advice from an Emergency Preparedness Industry Insider“If you’re preparing for an emergency — and you should — be realistic about your time, energy and budget. Emergencies are rare but they do happen. It probably won’t happen to you this year, but it will happen at some point. It’s not about fear, but about having your things in order. Like renters’ or homeowners’ insurance. You probably won’t ever use it, but if you need it you’ll sure be glad you have it.

Being trapped at home with no food because you’re snowed in or a mudslide took out the road would not be a fun situation to say the least. Not having alternative ways to cook during a power outage can also be a major bummer. If you don’t have a grill or barbeque, get a camp stove. No alternative sources of heat during a blizzard can quickly turn into an emergency if the power goes out. You’ll never have enough time, money or energy to prepare once an emergency is imminent. Do it now and get it over with.”

Kenny Larson, Communications and Community Engagement Manager, City of Salem, Oregon

Self-Reliance ChampionsOur exhibitors are businesses and organizations that are self-reliance industry leaders, offering unique, high-quality products, services, and education.

Preparedness○ readiness/emergency response training○ planning and preparation○ emergency kits and go-bags○ first-aid, communications○ financial planning○ personal protection & safety○ communications○ first responders

...and more!

Survival○ wilderness / outdoor education &

adventure○ bushcraft○ primitive skills○ hunting/fishing○ foraging○ fire starting○ health & hygiene○ survival gear & apparel

...and more!○

Sustainability○ energy independence and off-grid living○ solar / wind○ clean air and water○ rainwater barrels○ composting○ gardening○ financial○ green living○ health and wellness

...and more!

Homesteading & the Simple Life○ establishing a homestead○ craftsmanship○ farming/agriculture○ food storage○ organic living○ right-sizing and minimalism○ alternative housing○ homeschooling○ community building

...and more!

Not just another expo...it’s an EXPERIENCE for the entire family!

○ Experiential (hands-on demos and strong attendee engagement - i.e. Scavenger Hunt)

○ Educational (multiple speakers on the stage and in the classroom)

○ Community focussed (Community Partner Program)

○ Marketing platform (on-going exhibitor education and marketing support - i.e. Self-Reliance University, MeetUp Groups)

○ No other platform like The Self-Reliance & Simple Life Experience (Neutral | Diverse | Longest-running)

Top 5 Reasons to Participate1. The Self-Reliance Experience is one of the longest-running expos in the preparedness space,

which according to research firm, MarketsandMarkets™, the Incident and Emergency

Management Market will be valued at $123 Billion USD by 2023.

2. Established National presence with followers from around the United States with over

160,000 organic social media followers and 25,000 database contacts.

3. A social enterprise with strong community engagement offering special opportunities for

participation and promotion to congruent volunteer-based or first-responder organizations.

4. Proudly Patriotic...we are grateful to our veterans and first responders and take time to honor,

elevate and support them at every opportunity!

5. Opportunity to align and grow with The National Self-Reliance Project resulting in year-round

NATIONAL exposure. The Self-Reliance Experience is a sophisticated MARKETING

PLATFORM that outperforms traditional booth venues! This platform belongs to each of our

exhibitors, partners, and sponsors to leverage for their benefit and organizational strength

and growth.

Join us in us in our mission to encourage greater self-reliance throughout our communities!

Marketing Campaign● Aggressive social media campaign to include paid

and organic advertising to include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter up until and throughout expo (over 160,000 organic followers)

● Database email campaign (over 15,000 contacts)● National and local PR (including Wall Street Journal,

Forbes, Reuters, 5280 magazine, and more)● Strategic Partnerships with City, County and State

offices and organizations● Speakers include industry influencers and local leaders

with strong followings

Exhibitor Benefits● Exhibitors receive booth space to include pipe & drape along the back of the

booth. Tables, chairs, and electric are available at an additional fee. (Must

request at time of booth reservation. See below for pricing.)

● Listing on SelfRelianceExperience.com with logo and link to exhibitor website.

● Listing in Online Event Program

● Inclusion in Event Social Media Promo Campaign. (Granted on a first-come,

first-serve, space available basis on social media calendar.)

● Speaking and/or Teaching Opportunities (Subject to approval by expo

management and granted on a space available basis.)

● Press Release Template

● Free WiFi

OpportunityBooth Pricing:

NOTE: Early Bird Discount of $50 is available for all booths purchased before August 10, 2020.

○ 10 x 5 inline: $395○ 10 x 10 inline (limited availability): $575○ Outdoor Canopies & Tiny Spaces: $325○ Food / Drink Trucks: $250○ Non-Profit 10 x 5 inline (limited availability): $200 (must show proof of

501(c)(3))

Booth Options:

○ Electric : $40 / $60 at door (if available)○ Additional Table: $10 (must be ordered in advance)○ Chair: $5 Each (must be ordered in advance)

Scavenger Hunt:

○ $50 (requires participation in the Great Giveaway Campaign)

Great Giveaway Campaign / Scavenger Hunt - $50

Testimonials

I thought it was very

well done.

Kiki and crew did a great job! I cannot wait until the next

show!

It was excellent and exceeded expectations. From our view every innovation was successful. There

was also a buzz of excitement that made it fun. ‘Fun’ correlates to

success.

Keep vendors happy - Advertise a lot. Like you did.

Make bigger

Saturday Sunday.

Marketing and advertising was

very good.

We thoroughly enjoyed this expo. We went home considerably lighter in the wallet because they had the items we were looking for. Thank

you so much

I have been to many prepper shows over the last 15 years. Some are good

and some are not so good. I even spoke with some of the vendors about

this show. The guy I spoke with said the show was very well managed and will

be back and so will I….

Thank you for doing this. It helped my

wife get more re-energised and

re-focussed.

*Exhibitor Satisfaction Survey - March/April 2018 *PrepperShowsUSA.com Best in Show Survey - March/April 2018

This had one of the best mixes of vendors (love the mix of preparedness and

gardening/sustainable), and an exciting buzz/energy

There were a lot of volunteers this year. The blood drive was

great. Also the discounted admission to veterans. We will

definitely come back.

Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsorship opportunities are available from as little as $1,500 up to $6,000 (for details refer to Sponsorship page at SelfRelianceExperience.com.

Sponsorship includes:○ Significant Year-Round Presence on The Self-Reliance Experience

website with link(s) to sponsor site ○ Advertising impressions and mentions tailored to sponsorship level○ Significant Social Media Inclusion

■ Social Media Advertising■ Social Media Posts

○ Prominent Branding in Expo Program○ Exhibitor Booth○ Entry Tickets

...and more depending upon sponsorship level!

It requires all of us“We each have a role in ensuring the resilience of our communities, our nation, and our way of life. Together, we can guarantee that everyone in America has the knowledge, skills, and resources to respond to the challenges brought by weather, disease, hazardous incidents, and terrorism.”

FEMA, ‘Preparedness in America’ Report - August 2014

Time is off the essence to secure the following opportunities, as they are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Which of these opportunities best support your organization? ○ Speaking/Teaching Opportunities○ Booth Location○ Scavenger Hunt ○ Social Media Campaign○ Exhibitor Listing○ Early Bird Pricing

Register Online Today - OR - Download Application

Join us!

Kiki Bandilla | 702.941.0482 | info@selfrelianceexpo.com