Farm Progress Show

Central Iowa Expo

Tuesday, August 28 - Thursday, August 30, 2018

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • These booth sizes and colors apply to booths in the Varied industries Tent and The Livestock Industries Tent. All other lots sizes are determined by FPS.

    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Backwall Drape: Green
    Sidewall Drape: Green

    Ground cover varies by lot/booth. Please contact FPS for information on the ground cover in your area.

    Direct to showsite shipments will be accepted at Farm Progress, but are not advised.

Important Dates and Deadlines

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Tue. Aug. 7, 2018Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Tue. Aug. 7, 2018Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Mon. Aug. 13, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PMStarts and continues daily until Aug 27th 5:00PM
Fri. Aug. 24, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:30 PM
Mon. Aug. 27, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Mon. Aug. 13, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Aug. 14, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Aug. 15, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Aug. 16, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Fri. Aug. 17, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Aug. 18, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sun. Aug. 19, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Mon. Aug. 20, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Aug. 21, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Aug. 22, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Aug. 23, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Fri. Aug. 24, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sat. Aug. 25, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sun. Aug. 26, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Mon. Aug. 27, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Tue. Aug. 28, 20186:00 AM To 7:30 AMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Show Hours:
Tue. Aug. 28, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Aug. 29, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Aug. 30, 20188:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. Aug. 30, 20185:00 PM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Fri. Aug. 31, 20187:00 AM To 7:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sat. Sep. 1, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents; (Varied Industries and Livestock Industries must be moved out by 11:59 PM)
Sun. Sep. 2, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Mon. Sep. 3, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Sep. 4, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Sep. 5, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Sep. 6, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Fri. Sep. 7, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Sep. 8, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Sep. 1, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 3:00 PMVaried Industries and Livestock Industries
Sat. Sep. 8, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 3:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Sep. 8, 2018 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 11:59 PM
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Shipping Addresses



Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
Farm Progress Show
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
C/O YRC Freight
5337 NE 22nd St
Des Moines, IA  50313
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Tuesday, August 7, 2018
  • Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - Friday, August 24, 2018

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

Please note: Shipments arriving before Tuesday, August 7, 2018 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Friday, August 24, 2018 may incur an additional charge. Please refer to the Material Handling/Drayage Services page for more information.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
Central Iowa Expo
Farm Progress Show
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
Central Iowa Expo
1827 217th Rd.
Boone, IA  50036-7000
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Monday, August 13, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMStarts and continues daily until Aug 27th 5:00PM
Monday, August 27, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PM 

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.


GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor.
  • Priority move-in/move-out.
  • Online tracking 24/7.
  • Show site GES support team.

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling.
  • Free weight certificate.
  • No carrier wait time fees.
  • All GES tradeshow services within one invoice (No need to track invoicing from other carriers).

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.