Backyard Expos & Summer Fun

Bob and Donna Hansen, veteran show producers, understand what it takes to make a successful show. Over the years we have built a positive & professional reputation as show promoters. Our philosophy is not only to sell space but to promote the shows by heavily advertising them. Our diversity of qualified exhibitors have allowed businesses to do well and the quality of our shows bring the customers and exhibitors back year after year. With our superb attention to detail, we strive to ensure your show is successful and profitable.

We have grown to become one of the largest and best attended shows at both Harper College and Lake County Fairgrounds!

What People Are Saying About Bob and Donna

“I have been a crafter selling at Donna's/Step by Step Promotions for 6 years and she is the ONLY promoter that I trust and will continue to sell at. She is honest and does what she promises. Many times I have been promised one thing, and find out because of lack-of entries, they will break their own rules to allow others just to fill spots. Donna controls the items that are sold and really does a fantastic job at making sure the shows are quality. Donna is one of, if not THE best promoter that advertises successfully and in many avenues. Her attendance is always VERY high and every year my sales have grown higher and higher. I do my part to get the word out, but without the time and energy that Donna does for her shows, I would not be in business. I have faithful followers of her shows and have heard numerous times "This show is fantastic! I can't believe how many different types of crafters are here!" I see Donna work hard and because of her hard work, I have outstanding sales!”

Kelli Lichtenberger, Just Too Kute Boutique

“"I have done Step by Step shows at both Harper College and Lake County Fairgrounds for several years now and each time that I do them they are better than the last. Donna and Bob work very hard and draw large crowds of people who are there to buy. The shows are well promoted and very well organized."

Barbara Seaberg

"I have just been in the craft show business for about six years, but in that time I have run across promoters that do not do what they say they will do. But I know that if I do a craft show with Step By Step that they really do run ads in all major papers and all other forms of advertising. I have told other crafters about Step By Step Promotions and I think that they are the best in the business.

Fay Viverito