Invention & Idea Show 2012
Save the Dates!
June 8 & 9th
Don’t miss our 55th annual invention show
Plans are underway right now for the event next June.
Inventors – test market your product,
attend Inventing Success Workshops
and network with other inventors!
Special offer for 2012 MIC Inventor Exhibitors
One FREE Inventor Booth Giveaway*
Inventor Exhibitors – If you register by May 11, 2012
you are automatically entered into our drawing for a chance to have your
booth registration fee refunded. If you recruit another inventor, who must
also register by May 11th, you will receive a $50.00 refund and your name will
be automatically entered into the drawing a second time.
*Good for Inventor Exhibitor and Marketplace Exhibitor Registrations only.
Since 1958 the MIC has hosted an invention show in Redwood Falls, MN, now called the Invention & Idea Show. This event offers inventors an opportunity to test market their inventions, to network with other inventors and to talk to patent attorneys and consultants who are experts in the product development process . We also host Inventing Success™ Workshops. Inventors set up in a traditional trade show booth and the public is invited to see the latest products and help the inventor determine if there is a market for their products.
Since 1986, we have also hosted the annual Minnesota Student Inventors Congress during the annual invention show, where students from across the state of MN exhibit their inventions. The students participate in a program in their schools and are taught the process of developing creative and critical thinking skills. They are asked to solve a problem and then compete in local and regional events. Students are selected from those events who are given the opportunity to display their ideas on the show floor with our other exhibitors.
Use these quick links to the right to find the information to help you enjoy your experience at the MIC Invention & Idea Show!
2012 Exhibitor Registration (Inventors and Vendors)
The most important investment an inventor can make is to learn the product development process and finding out if there is a market for your product is an essential part of that process. Since 1958, inventors from across the country have traveled to Redwood Falls, MN to test market their products and attend our Inventing Success™ Workshops. Inventing is about change and improving people’s lives and change is evident in the current economic environment. Inventors – reserve your booth today to find out if there is a market for your product. Don’t miss this chance to lock in the early bird rate before May 11th to be a part of this years’ Invention & Idea Show™ at the 55th annual Minnesota Inventors Congress event , on June 8 & 9, 2012, at the Redwood Area Community Center. Manufacturers – make plans to attend the event to see if any of the inventors products match your manufacturing capabilities.
This event is held at the Redwood Area Community Center. 901 Cook Street, Redwood Falls MN.
Award winners list for the Invention & Idea Show 2011!
Click here for the updated list of the award winners at the 54th annual Minnesota Inventors Congress.
The Minnesota Inventors Congress Board of Directors are proud to announce that they are keeping the prices the same as they were for the 2009 event. Reserve your booth today!
- Each year inventors, from across the country, come to Redwood Falls Minnesota to exhibit their newest products at the Invention & Idea Show.
- Each year people who have an idea and don’t know what to do next attend our event to understand the benefits of exhibiting at our show to prepare for next year.
- They are test marketing their products.
- They attend Inventing Success Workshops. Whether you are an experienced inventor or new to the product development process you will gain insight into how to develop your idea! Anyone can attend the Workshops.
- They are hoping to connect with manufacturers, investors and others interested in developing their idea or invention into a marketable product.
- Prototypes optional.
- They sell their market ready products in their booth.
Why should I attend the expo?
This is a great family event. There are sessions for students to learn about inventing, the 3M Visiting Wizards host a demonstration that teaches that science is fun on both days of the event, The student inventions are always the hit of the show!! They are on display from 1-4 both days. On Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., children won’t want to miss our latest attraction: Invention Creation Station. Using materials donated by area business, students can create their own project and enjoy the ability to think outside the box.
Top ten reasons why the public attends our Invention & Idea Show:
1. You are interested in new products and ideas and know that the fee of $5.00 is a great price to pay for admission and children under 16 are FREE.
2. You are a manufacturer and are interested in adding to your existing product lines.
3. You like to invest in new ventures and are looking for a new opportunity.
4. You are a product scout and are looking for new products to represent.
5. You are new to the inventing process and want to see what an invention expo is all about.
6. You like to shop for new products.
7. You are looking for consultants and companies that may be able to help you as you develop your idea.
8. You haven’t missed a show in 54 years and won’t miss the 55th event.
9. You provide services for inventors and are looking for new customers.
10. You have attended in the past and know that it is a wonderful way to spend a few hours in Tatanka Bluffs in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley.
