Exhibitor Move-in & Move-Out
Monday, Oct. 27
10AM - 4PM
- Move-in for display vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, and booths over 400 square feet ONLY. Contact The Expo Group to arrange a specific move-in time.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
8AM - 5PM
- EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN! See "Move-In Details" below.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
8AM - 10AM
- Final touch ups ONLY.
- NO LOADING DOCK ACCESS
- BOOTH SETUP MUST BE COMPLETE BY 10AM.
REVIEW CLOSELY! TML WILL NOT TOLERATE LATE ARRIVALS, UNOCCUPIED EXHIBIT SPACES, OR EARLY DISMANTLE.
• With the exception of display vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, and booths over 400 square feet, or unless other arrangements have been made with The Expo Group or TML, Exhibitor shall move-in Tuesday, October 28, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST.
• No installing, dismantling, rearranging, repairing, servicing, removing, or supplementing of exhibit spaces will be permitted during the open exhibit hall hours without the permission of TML.
• No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the Exhibit Hall during installation or dismantlement.
• All exhibit spaces and displays must be completed and ready for review by TML no later than Wednesday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. CST.
• Exhibitor may NOT use escalators or passenger elevators to transport freight into or out of the convention center (freight must be pre-shipped, or carried in through the designated loading area).
If you did NOT pre-ship your booth space items and plan to unload your vehicle and deliver items to the booth yourself:
- Pack and pre-label your freight with your company name and booth number. Don’t forget to pack wheeled carts or other items to transport your materials from the loading docks to your exhibit space.
- Plan to arrive at the Fort Worth Convention Center loading docks (off Commerce Street) with your vehicle on Tuesday, October 28, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and no later than 4:00 p.m.
- Staff and signage will direct you in and out of the unloading area.
- Each vehicle will have 15 minutes to unload their items.
- VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT THE LOADING DOCKS! Please plan the appropriate number of staff to stay with the vehicle while items are moved into the exhibit hall.
If you pre-shipped your booth freight to The Expo Group for delivery onsite:
- Plan to arrive at the convention center on Tuesday, October 28, between 8:00 a.m. and no later than 4:00 p.m.
- Upon arriving to the convention center, head straight to Exhibitor Registration, just outside the exhibit hall main entrance, to check in.
- Enter the exhibit hall and locate your booth. Pre-shipped items should be delivered to exhibitors by Noon on Tuesday (please be patient as delivery times may vary).
If you have just a few light items to carry in:
- Plan to arrive at the convention center on Tuesday, October 28, between 8:00 a.m. and no later than 4:00 p.m.
- Enter the convention center and head to Exhibitor Registration, just outside the exhibit hall main entrance, to check in.
- Locate your booth space and deliver your items.
Where to Park:
There are two garages near the Fort Worth Convention Center: Houston Street Garage (1200 Houston Street) and Commerce Street Garage (1301 Commerce Street).
If you are planning to drive, we encourage you to learn more about these lots and other nearby options at https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/tpw/parking/downtown.
- EARLY DISMANTLE AND MOVE OUT IS PROHIBITED.
- Exhibit space must remain setup and staffed until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31.
- Dismantling of booth spaces may begin at 10:00 a.m.
- Exhibitors able to hand-carry or cart their items out of the hall may do so beginning at 10:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m.: Exhibitors may remain in the hall to pack up booth spaces (non-exhibiting attendees or children under the age of 18 are NOT permitted in the hall during this time)
- 10:30 a.m. POVs will be permitted to access the loading dock area.
- Pack up your booth, label with your company name, and take your items to the loading dock.
- Drive your vehicle to the loading dock area (off Commerce Street). Staff and signage will direct you in and out of the loading area.
- Each vehicle will have 15 minutes to load their items.
- VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT THE LOADING DOCKS!
- Noon – 5:00 p.m.: Exhibitor move-out for display vehicles, large equipment, and trailers.
Due to the proximity of the exhibit hall to the conference closing session, move-out for display vehicles, heavy equipment, and trailers will begin at Noon.
See Dismantlement and Move-Out Rules in the Exhibitor Policy.