Our 2027 VBE will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi. This annual event brings together veteran-owned businesses, military families, community organizations, and supporters for a day of shopping, networking, entertainment, and community engagement.
Event Promotion & Vendor Exposure
The CB2RB Veteran Business Expo is promoted through a comprehensive marketing campaign designed to maximize vendor visibility and community participation. Promotional efforts include social media advertising, email marketing, community partnerships, sponsor promotion, local media outreach, the CB2RB membership community, and regional marketing initiatives.
Our goal is to expand the Expo's reach each year while creating valuable opportunities for vendors to connect with Veterans, Military Service Members, Military Families, and the surrounding community.
While attendance and sales cannot be guaranteed, CB2RB is committed to investing in the growth and promotion of this event through strategic marketing, community outreach, and partnerships before, during, and after Expo Day.
If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please complete this Vendor Participation Request.
Returning 2026 Vendors: If you participated as a vendor in the 2026 Expo, you do not need to complete this Vendor Participation Request. Simply contact us to receive your Vendor Agreement and payment link. Returning vendors are automatically pre-approved unless they have started a new business or there have been significant changes to their existing business. Pre-approval does not reserve booth space. Booth space is confirmed only after full payment has been received.
Who Can Participate?
If you meet one or more of the following criteria, you are invited to apply:
- Veteran-owned businesses
- Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve member-owned businesses
- Military spouse-owned businesses
- Businesses or organizations that support Veterans, Military Service Members, and/or their families through products, services, programs, or incentives
Booth Assignments & Space
Each booth measures 10' x 10' and includes:
- One (1) 6-foot table
- Two (2) chairs
Vendors may purchase up to two booths for additional space. Multiple booths must represent the same business and will be combined into one larger exhibit space. Businesses with multiple companies must submit a separate Vendor Participation Request for each business.
Booth assignments are made by CB2RB to create the best overall event experience and attendee traffic flow throughout the Expo. While every effort will be made to honor special requests, booth locations—including booths for the same owner—cannot be guaranteed side-by-side.
Additional Information:
- Booths and Food Truck spaces are confirmed on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis.
- Self-Care/Wellness Room spaces are reserved for approved industry-specific businesses.
- Only one (1) Direct Sales/MLM representative per company will be accepted.
- Outdoor space is reserved for Food Trucks and other pre-approved businesses requiring exterior space.
- Vendors are responsible for providing adequate staff for their booth throughout the event.
Door Prize Donation
Each vendor is required to donate one item valued at $20 or more to be included in the Expo door prizes.
Door prize donations will be collected during vendor setup. To encourage attendee interaction with participating businesses, winners will visit the donating vendor's booth to claim their prize. This provides vendors with an additional opportunity to engage with potential customers and showcase their products or services.
Booth Fees & Payment
CB2RB VIP Members and Preferred Partners receive a $50 booth discount.
- Standard Pricing (Through February 28, 2027) Booth — $150
- Late Pricing (March 1 – April 3, 2027) Booth — $200
*CB2RB VIP Members & Partners receive $50 off booth fee
Approved vendors must submit payment within 48 hours of notification to secure their booth. Unpaid booths will be released to the next eligible vendor. A vendor is not considered confirmed until the Vendor Agreement has been signed and full payment has been received.
All booth fees are non-refundable once payment has been received. If CB2RB cancels the event due to circumstances beyond its control and an alternate date is not offered, vendors may receive either:
- A refund of up to 50% of the booth fee, or
- A credit toward a future CB2RB event,
at the sole discretion of CB2RB.
CB2RB is not responsible for travel expenses, lodging, shipping costs, lost sales, or other vendor-related expenses.
Participation in the Expo does not guarantee sales or revenue.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
Vendor Setup
All vendor booths are located indoors unless otherwise approved by CB2RB. Food Trucks and select businesses requiring outdoor space will be assigned to designated exterior locations. Vendor setup will take place on:
- Friday, April 16, 2027
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
Specific setup times will be emailed to approved vendors. Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying any applicable sales taxes.
Interested in Saving Money and Increasing Your Visibility?
CB2RB VIP Members and Preferred Partners receive a $50 discount on their vendor booth. In addition to booth savings, your membership or partnership helps CB2RB expand the Expo through increased marketing, community outreach, and promotional efforts that benefit vendors, attendees, and our military community.
To learn more about becoming a VIP Member or Preferred Partner, visit:
www.combatboots2redbottoms.com or contact Membership Services at 601-572-9663.
Thank You
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2027 CB2RB Veteran Business Expo. We appreciate your support of our mission and look forward to reviewing your Vendor Participation Request.
Once your Vendor Participation Request has been submitted, our team will review your information and notify you of your participation status and next steps.