Online Nourished Festival

Thank you for joining the Online GF Expo!


We hope you enjoy the Expo! Here you will find some helpful tips for navigating the site. There are many things you can do. Shop for new products, enter giveaways, watch classes and take quizzes and surveys to win prizes. The online portion of the expo will happen two times in 2023. June 3 & 4 and October 14 & 15.

Logging Into The Website

IMPORTANT - Please Read


  • Google Chrome is the best browser to use.
  • Disable any ad blockers, spyware, malware and firewalls.
  • Please do NOT use Safari or Internet Explorer as some functions may not be available to you.




  • Registration is FREE


  • Click the link in the email you receive to verify your email.


  • The FREE downloadable eCookbook is also in this email.



Creating Your Account

After you create your account you will see this pop-up. Check your email to verify your account.



  • Click the link in the email you receive from no-reply@showmetry.live
  • See below for an example email.
  • Please make sure to check your spam folder.
  • You can now delete that email.


Example Email 

Dear Tina,


Greetings from The Fall Gluten-Free Expo,

You will not be allowed to login until you confirm your account by clicking through the link below. Please note you will not be able to access the full Online Fall Gluten-Free Expo site until the show begins. On show dates, you will have access to the full-site by entering your email and password. Until then, you can view the exhibiting brands, register for classes and update your user profile.


Please click the below link to confirm your account.


Click HERE to confirm your account..

User Profile


Once you are logged in you have to ability to update your user profile. You can upload an image or logo, add in your social media links and change your password. This is not mandatory.


You can also register for class session once you have created an account and then access your schedule of classes and see who you are connected with all in your user profile.


You can access your user profile in the top right of the website.

Chat Support


We are here to answer any technical questions you have about logging in, navigating the site etc.


This chat is NOT to talk to a presenter or exhibitor. If you would like to talk to an exhibitor use the below icon in their booth.

During live presentations there is a chat box on the right for you to ask questions.

Top Navigation Bar



  • Visit Exhibitor Booths

  • Presentations & Booth Events

  • Show Specials includes giveaways, discounts, coupons & free samples.


  • Connect & Network - search for attendees and/or exhibitors


  • Profile & Show Info - view and edit your profile, access gamification instructions and FAQ's, view your watchlist & favorites as well as who you are connected with.



What Are You Looking For?

Here you can easily access the most popular items on the page.


  • Giveaways
  • Promotions: including discounts, coupons and free samples
  • Classes - both on our main stage and in the exhibitor booths
  • Gamification - win points for taking quizzes, answering surveys and interacting with exhibitors and classes

Chat Feature



  • You can chat directly with a brand if they are in their booth or leave you a message if you have any questions


  • Access to the chat is in 2 places: top right corner of the home page & in a virtual booth under Who's In The Booth.


  • If a representative from the brand is logged into their booth you will see them under "Who's In The Booth".


  • If they are not in the booth you can leave a message.

Schedule Feature

Use the schedule feature to make it easier to keep track of classes you would like to attend as well as join the classes when they go live.


You can access your calendar a few different ways: click the calendar icon in the top right corner, click presentations & booth events on the navigation bar and then my classes & booth events or click the user profile icon on the top right corner and then my schedule.

Presentations

There are several presentation you can watch throughout the 2 days of both expos. ALL presentations are online only. You have the option to watch them live or recorded. You MUST create an account to register for the FREE presentations.


Once you register for an account, you can then register for the classes you want to attend.


Register for Fall Online Class Sessions (IL)


Once register for a class you can find these in 2 different areas: Your user profile and the calendar link in the top right corner.


If you would like to ask questions during the presentation, you can do so in the box that is attached to the class. The customer support box in the bottom right of your screen is for support only, not to chat with presenters.

In-Booth

Class Sessions

Not only do we have a main stage, you can also attend classes directly in a brands virtual booth.

You can find ALL the in-booth class sessions on the top navigation bar under "Presentation & Booth Events" and then click either:




Closed Caption - is available TWO ways

  • Option 1 - Google Chrome - Go to the three dots in the upper right hand corner > click settings towards the bottom > on the left click accessibility > then turn on live caption. Once this is on a box will pop up that you can move around your screen during a live or pre-recorded class.
  • Option 2 - Microsoft Windows 11 - To turn on live captions, do one of the following:
  • Turn on the Live captions toggle in the quick settings Accessibility flyout. (To open quick settings, select the battery, network, or volume icon on the taskbar.) OR  Press Windows logo key  + Ctrl + L.
  • Select Start > All apps > Accessibility > Live captions.
  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions, and turn on the Live captions toggle.
  • When turned on the first time, live captions will prompt you to download live captions language files to be used by on-device speech recognition. 


Types of classes:

  • Cooking Demo
  • Product Demo
  • Meet The Founder
  • Blogger/Influencer Networking Session


Main Presentations are recorded and can be watched on the virtual platform for one month. After that ALL of the presentations will be on our Nourished Festival website.


Events that take place in an exhibitor booth are not recorded.


In-Booth

Videos

Check out the virtual booths for videos you can watch at your leisure. These are located directly in the brand's virtual booth.

Earn Points & Win Prizes!


Here is a fun way for you to win some great prizes from the exhibitors!

  • Earn points by taking pop-up quizzes & surveys.


  • You can also earn points by visiting an exhibitor booth for 2+ minutes, attending an in-booth class session or a presentation on the main stage and for signing in for the first time.


  • To make it fun there is a leaderboard so you can track your progress.




Prizes!


Now the fun part - The top 5 people on the leaderboard will win prizes from our exhibitors!


The more points you earn, the higher you climb up the leaderboard! Points accrued during the live show hours are the only points that will apply. Please note that points for classes, surveys and trivia are not fully tallied in your account until the next morning. One winner per household.


Check out some of the fantastic prizes that attendees have won in the past!



Three (3) $100 gift cards to Eban's Bakehouse!

Three (3) $50 gift cards to Element Snacks! 

A $100 gift card to Karma Baker!

Three (3) bags of delicious Lopaus Point waffles valued at $64!

A Gluten-Free Spring Large Deluxe Sensory Kit From Inclusive Hands valued at $39!

Sixteen (16) - San-J Bottle Vouchers, good for any 10oz Tamari or Asian cooking sauce! Valued at $50.00!


Gluten-Free Expo FAQs

  • What browser do you recommend to view the Online Expo?

    We recommend using Chrome to navigate the online expo.
    Disable any ad blockers, spyware, malware and firewalls.
    Please do not use Safari or Internet Explorer as some functions may not be available to you.

  • When does the expo open and what are the hours?

    The Fall Online Expo will go "live" at 10 AM ET on Saturday, October 14th and will end at 6 PM ET on Sunday, October 15th. Classes will be taking place during this time and you can "chat" with the presenters during their presentations. The show will remain online for one month after the live event.
    The Fall In-Person Expo In Illinois is Saturday, October 14th from 10 AM - 4 PM CT and Sunday, October 15th from 10 AM - 3 PM CT at The Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center in Grayslake, IL.

  • Will all exhibitors be participating in both the online and the in-person expos?

    Some exhibitors will only be attending the in-person expos and some will only be attending the online expos; but most will be participating in both. Stay up to date by checking each online expo website: https://nourishedfestival.nj23.showmetry.com/coming-soon & https://nourishedfestival.il23.showmetry.com/coming-soon

  • Do I need to register for the Online Expo?

    Registration for the Online Expo is FREE! You only need to register if you want to watch a class, make purchases and take advantage of any show specials and giveaways.

  • What is the easiest way to navigate the Online Expo website?

    There is a menu button at the top right corner of the home page. This will take you to the exhibitor booths, class sessions, and discounts/promotions pages. There is also a section on the home page with purple boxes that shows you all of the brand categories.

  • Will my email and contact information be shared with anyone if I register?

    By registering, you are giving Nourished Festival permission to email you about new products and discounts you may find interesting. You may opt-out at any time. You are also giving the the Nourished Festival permission to share your contact information with the brands you speak to in a chat (please see below) or for any giveaways you enter.

  • What is "My Profile"?

    Once you are logged in you have to ability to update your user profile. You can upload an image or logo, add in your social media links and change your password, but this is not mandatory. You can also register for class session once you have created an account and then access your schedule of classes and see who you are connected with all in your user profile. You can access your user profile in the top right of the website.

  • When are the "Giveaways" available?

    Giveaways are only available during the hours of the the live event October 14th at 10 AM ET through October 15th at 6 PM ET.

  • When are the discounts and promotions available?

    Promotions will be available when the Online Expo opens. Promotion end dates will be determined by each exhibitor separately.

  • How do I get the discount codes to buy products?

    Click on the "Product Details & Offers" link on each product to see the promo code. Copy and paste it into the brand’s shopping cart at checkout. All brands are selling directly on their own websites and not on the festival site. Your show promotion discount will NOT automatically populate into your cart. You will need to copy and paste it.

  • How do I watch classes?

    Go to the menu at the top right corner of the homepage and click on "Presentations & Booth Events." You can register for a class here or you can join an ongoing class.

  • What is the chat feature?

    You can text chat directly with a brand if they are in their booth. If they are not in the booth you can leave a message. Access to the chat is in 2 places: top right corner of the home page & in a virtual booth under Who's In The Booth. If a representative from the brand is logged into their booth you will see them under "Who's In The Booth".

  • What is chat support?

    We are here to answer any technical questions you have about logging in, navigating the site etc. Chat Support can be found in the lower right hand corner of the website during show hours. This chat is NOT to talk to a presenter or exhibitor.

  • How do I search for a product or brand?

    You can search for a product by clicking the magnifying glass at the top of the home page and entering a search term. You may filter by allergen, product category, or price to narrow your search results. To search for a brand, select "Exhibitor Directory" from the website Menu. The Directory lists the exhibitors in alphabetical order. Simply click on an exhibitor name or image to visit the brand's festival booth.

  • How do I search by allergen or attribute?

    You can search for a type of product by clicking the magnifying glass at the top of the home page and then entering a search term. On the left side of the search results page, you will see the ability to filter the results by allergen or attributes.

  • What happens when I sign up to receive a brand's newsletter?

    Many of the exhibiting brands have a section on their page where you can elect to sign up to receive their e-newsletters. If you choose to do this, you are giving permission to that particular brand to send you their emails. You must reside in the United States to sign up for e-newsletters from brands.

  • Are all of the products gluten-free?

    Yes, all products are gluten-free. Each brand will indicate if its products are certified gluten-free or tested to less than 20ppm. Brands will also indicate if their products are made in a dedicated gluten-free facility.

  • Is Closed Captioning Available?

    Closed Captioning is available TWO ways

    Option 1 - Google Chrome - Go to the three dots in the upper right hand corner > click settings towards the bottom > on the left click accessibility > then turn on live caption. Once this is on a box will pop up that you can move around your screen during a live or pre-recorded class.

    Option 2 - Microsoft Windows 11 - To turn on live captions, do one of the following:
    Turn on the Live captions toggle in the quick settings Accessibility flyout. (To open quick settings, select the battery, network, or volume icon on the taskbar.) OR Press Windows logo key + Ctrl + L.
    Select Start > All apps > Accessibility > Live captions.
    Go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions, and turn on the Live captions toggle.
    When turned on the first time, live captions will prompt you to download live captions language files to be used by on-device speech recognition. "

  • Why are some of my favorite brands not at the expo?

    We invite over 3,000 brands to attend the event. Those that chose to be part of the expo are very excited to meet with you! If you have a favorite brand that is not in attendance, reach out to them via social media so they can join us at the next online or in-person expo.

  • Can I still access the Online Expo after the show ends on Sunday?

    You can continue to shop, watch recorded videos, and look at all of the booth information at any time after 10 AM ET on October 14th. The show will remain online for one month after the expo. The only difference is that the show will not be "live" meaning there will not be anyone to chat with to answer your questions.

  • What if I have an issue with a product or service I purchased?

    Please reach out to that brand directly to try to resolve the issue. You will find their contact information on their expo page.

  • What if I want to exhibit or present at the next online Nourished Festival?

    Click on www.nourishedfestival.com to see what opportunities are coming up or email tina@nourished.group.
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