Here at CVM we’re delighted to send you further info to help make the next steps easier and your experience at TG as impactful as possible for you and your organisation.
To help you shape any plans for exhibiting at The Gathering, it’s important to understand the DNA of the event. TG is a gospel‑centred, old‑school tent‑style mission. Some attendees arrive from churches and are already Christian, while many are not.
It’s a unique place that won’t always feel or sound “churchy,” and that’s intentional. This distinct atmosphere creates a powerful opportunity to present men from outside the church with an experience of worship, prayer, and the gospel, while still encouraging Christian men and fanning the flame of faith in their lives.
There are two main marquees at The Gathering. One is the venue where the main sessions take place. The second is The Mess Tent—the heartbeat of the weekend. This is where delegates hang out, grab their free tea and coffee, find the bar, visit the main CVM stand, enjoy various indoor activities, and join the after‑hours programme. It’s also the home of all our exhibitors. In short, it’s a dynamic space for men to eat, drink, chat, listen to music, relax, and engage with exhibitors.
Having a presence in the Mess Tent is a fantastic opportunity to inspire guys and connect them with the wide range of Christian resources and events available. Our vision for this space is a fun, engaging, and diverse melting pot of information, sign‑ups, projects, resources, charities, and more—all designed to inspire and equip the men who come to TG.
The Mess Tent, where we host our exhibitors, is a space for movement, socialising, and men to hang out. Our vision for this space is a fun and interesting melting pot of information, sign-ups, projects, resources, charities, and more — all designed to equip and engage the men at TG. The stands and exhibitions within it are an extension of CVM’s core mission values — they should reflect the DNA and culture of TG.
Challenges work particularly well — strength or grip tests, reaction-speed games, memory or skill puzzles, teamwork builds, or even food challenges. Add a competitive edge and a prize, and it naturally creates energy, connection, and memorable moments. The goal is simple: attract the guys, draw them in, and get them interacting.
Each pitch comes with a trestle table and chairs, and with power available on request (low energy use only). While the basics are provided, we strongly encourage you to think beyond a minimal setup. Eye-catching banners, strong signage, creative design, and clear visual hooks will significantly increase engagement. The more visually appealing and interactive your space, the more impact it will have.
Often (though not always), Christian events can feel a bit cheesy or embarrassing to invite non-Christian friends to. At TG, we don’t shy away from that challenge - we aim to make everything we do high quality.
We’re not talking about flashy or expensive; quality can come through simple, creative touches, and in the language, engagement, and approach used at the event. Men notice this, and it can make all the difference in whether they even approach the stands.
(If you need ideas, we’re happy to help!)
Each pitch includes two exhibitor staff tickets for The Gathering. We fully recommend two team members to ensure that the stand can be manned at all key times (Friday 15:00-19:00, 21:00-23:00, Saturday 09:00-10:00, 13:00–19:00, 21:00-23:00 and Sunday 09:00-10:30) during the weekend. Exhibitors have access to the same campsite, facilities and activities as delegates.
If you wish to bring additional team members, they will be charged at £169 per person. Just like the delegates you will also have free access all weekend to water, tea and coffee.
Each pitch in the Mess Tent comes with a trestle table and chairs if required. Power can be provided if requested at the time of booking (1 single power socket for low energy usage), please note however that all equipment used on-site will require a PAT certificate.
Small: 1m deep x 1.8m wide = £425
Standard: 2m deep x 3m wide = £500
An A6 landscape (half page) advert in the programme and a digital advert during the event are included in the price.
We ask that all stands and displays are below 2.3m in height, displays over this height should be discussed with us prior to arriving at the site and may require additional health and safety processes.
While each pitch comes equipped with a trestle table and chairs, we recommend you avoid sticking to a basic minimal set-up; instead, think about incorporating eye-catching banners, signage etc The more visually appealing your stand, the more likely it is to attract attention.
You may wish to bring additional lighting for your stand as some areas of the tent are less well-lit than others.
The engagement aspect of your area doesn’t need to be expensive and difficult to run, we have found some of the simplest ideas work the best, just something to attract the guys and draw them in.
Challenges are popular:
All of these things, with a prize and a competitive element, will work well and encourage guys to engage and interact with you.
If you want to go even bigger, we have the space outside. If you are interested in a pitch outside, please contact the office to discuss size and costs.
Every exhibitor will have their organisation listed in the programme, which is given to all attendees over the weekend. An A6 landscape (half page) advert in the programme and a digital advert during the event are included in the price.
You can upgrade to a full-page A5 portrait advert in the programme and 2 digital signage images for just £70
The Gathering is an interesting space because it fuses together a load of men who know and follow Jesus, and a load of men who don't, at all. So, because of that, we enforce a few basic rules to keep in mind when exhibiting:
Please note, in some cases, the style and set-up at The Gathering doesn’t match every charity or organisation that looks to exhibit, but we can chat about that if that’s the case.
Please follow the link below to register interest and start your stand booking. We will then get back to you with your booking approval and invoice, or to discuss your application further if needed.
Just a reminder that applications aren’t handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once the deadline at the end of March passes, we’ll review all submissions and be in touch shortly after...
