Spartans, Come See Behind Your Design at the MSU Vendor Fair!

September 8, 2026

We’re Heading to Michigan State University!

Behind Your Design is excited to be heading to East Lansing for the Michigan State University Apparel & Promotional Vendor Fair on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM in the MSU Union Ballroom.


This event gives MSU departments, staff, students, club sports and registered student organizations a chance to meet officially licensed vendors, see products in person, gather ideas and learn more about what’s available for their next project or event. Attendees can also ask questions about MSU logos and licensing requirements.


And yes — there will be free swag!

Come See Behind Your Design


If you’re an MSU student, staff member, department buyer, club member or part of a registered student organization, we’d love for you to stop by our booth and say hello.


We’ll be bringing a variety of promotional products, apparel and samples so you can see some of the many things we can create at Behind Your Design. Whether you’re planning an upcoming event, looking for apparel for your organization, need employee or student gifts, want creative giveaway ideas or simply want to see what’s new in promotional products, this is a great opportunity to gather inspiration.



One of the best things about an event like this is being able to actually see and touch the products instead of scrolling through hundreds of options online. Grab samples, find ideas you can take back to your department or organization and talk with us about ways we can make your next project stand out.

We Have a Little Spartan Connection, Too 💚

We’re especially excited about this show because MSU is already part of the Behind Your Design family.

Matt is a Michigan State University alumnus, and our daughter Addison is currently a sophomore at MSU, so we’re always happy for an excuse to spend a little more time on campus.

We’d love to connect with more Spartans and show you what our team right here in Fenton can do for MSU departments, organizations and students.


Mark Your Calendar



MSU Apparel & Promotional Vendor Fair
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
12:00–3:00 PM
MSU Union Ballroom


Bring your Student ID and/or business cards and be ready for opportunities to win prizes — plus plenty of free product samples and swag to check out. The official event is also offering students a chance to enter a drawing for a free cap and gown.


Know someone who works at MSU, attends MSU or is involved with a campus organization? Send this their way and tell them to come find Behind Your Design!


We’ll see you in East Lansing — Go Green! 💚

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