Farm Progress Show

Central Iowa Expo

Tuesday, September 1 - Thursday, September 3, 2020

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 lot sizes are determined by FPS.

    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    8' High Backwall Drape Color: Green
    3' High Sidewall Drape Color: Green

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

    Please Note: The Facility is Not Carpeted.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - This event moves out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply. Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime rate.

*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. Jul. 14, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Mon. Jul. 27, 2020Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Wed. Aug. 12, 2020Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:30 PM
Mon. Aug. 17, 2020Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PMthrough
Tue. Sep. 1, 2020Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Mon. Aug. 17, 20208:00 AM To 8:00 AMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Aug. 18, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Aug. 19, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Aug. 20, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Fri. Aug. 21, 20208:00 AM To 8:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Aug. 22, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sun. Aug. 23, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Mon. Aug. 24, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Aug. 25, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Aug. 26, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Aug. 27, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Fri. Aug. 28, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sat. Aug. 29, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sun. Aug. 30, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Mon. Aug. 31, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Tue. Sep. 1, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Show Hours:
Tue. Sep. 1, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Sep. 2, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Sep. 3, 20208:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. Sep. 3, 20204:00 PM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Fri. Sep. 4, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sat. Sep. 5, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents, Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tent
Sun. Sep. 6, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Mon. Sep. 7, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Tue. Sep. 8, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Wed. Sep. 9, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Sep. 10, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Thu. Sep. 10, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Fri. Sep. 11, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sat. Sep. 12, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
Sun. Sep. 13, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Sep. 14, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Sep. 15, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Sep. 16, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Sep. 17, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Sep. 18, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Sep. 4, 2020Carriers MUST be checked in by 12:00 PMVaried Industries and Livestock Industries
Fri. Sep. 18, 2020Carriers MUST be checked in by 12:00 PMLarger Booths and Tents
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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, July 14, 2020
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - Wednesday, August 12, 2020

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, July 14, 2020 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Wednesday, August 12, 2020 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 17, 20208:00 AM To 5:00 PMthrough
Tuesday, September 1, 20208:00 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.