Emerald City Comic Con

Seattle Convention Center

Thursday, March 2 - Sunday, March 5, 2023

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

Labor Facts





High Lift for Hanging Signs/Rigging

What Goes Up Must Come Down!
Please ensure that you are ordering hanging sign dismantle labor to take down your sign if you ordered hanging sign labor to install your sign. If it is not ordered, this charge will be added to your invoice at the close of your show.
If your Hanging Sign is received in the advance warehouse, and GES has all the required information, your Hanging Sign could possibly be hung prior to your arrival. Equipment and labor cancelled without a 24 hour notice shall be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee for worker(s) and equipment. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker and equipment. Thereafter, labor is charged in one (1) hour increments per worker and equipment.

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested (confirm labor and forklifts by 2:30 PM the day before date requested). Any labor cancelled without a 18-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker. If your show is targeted we recommend for you to schedule labor the day after your target date if possible. All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs. The operation or use of all equipment is not permitted by exhibitors or their appointed contractors.

If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker. Thereafter, labor is charged in one (1) hour increments.

Please note that gratuities in any form, including but not limited to, cash, gifts or payment for work not actually performed, are prohibited by GES. Because GES expects the highest levels of integrity from all employees, please call our confidential Always Honest hotline at 800-443-4113 to report any fraudulent or unethical behavior.

Additional Information

Scissor Lift with Operator

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested. Any equipment or labor cancelled without a 24-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker and equipment.
  • If your show is targeted we recommend for you to schedule labor the day after your target date, if possible.
  • All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs.
  • An electrical scissor lift is required for light weight electrical work to be performed over 12'.
  • If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker and equipment, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker and equipment. Thereafter, labor and equipment is charged in one (1/2) hour increments per worker and equipment.


Installation & Dismantle Labor

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested (confirm labor and forklifts by 2:30 PM the day before date requested). Any labor cancelled without a 18-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker.
  • If your show is targeted, we recommend that you schedule labor the day after your target date, if possible. All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs.
If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker. Thereafter, labor is charged in one (1) hour increments.

Please note that gratuities in any form, including but not limited to, cash, gifts or payment for work not actually performed, are prohibited by GES. Because GES expects the highest levels of integrity from all employees, please call our confidential Always Honest hotline at 800-443-4113 to report any fraudulent or unethical behavior.


Rigging, Hanging Sign Assembly

What Goes Up Must Come Down!
Please ensure that you are ordering hanging sign dismantle labor to take down your sign if you ordered hanging sign labor to install your sign. If it is not ordered, this charge will be added to your invoice at the close of your show.
If your Hanging Sign is received in the advance warehouse, and GES has all the required information, your Hanging Sign could possibly be hung prior to your arrival. Equipment and labor cancelled without a 24 hour notice shall be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee for worker(s) and equipment. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker and equipment. Thereafter, labor is charged in one (1) hour increments per worker and equipment.

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested (confirm labor and forklifts by 2:30 PM the day before date requested). Any labor cancelled without a 18-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker. If your show is targeted we recommend for you to schedule labor the day after your target date if possible. All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs. The operation or use of all equipment is not permitted by exhibitors or their appointed contractors.

If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker. Thereafter, labor is charged in one (1) hour increments.

Please note that gratuities in any form, including but not limited to, cash, gifts or payment for work not actually performed, are prohibited by GES. Because GES expects the highest levels of integrity from all employees, please call our confidential Always Honest hotline at 800-443-4113 to report any fraudulent or unethical behavior.

Forklift with Operator

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested (confirm labor and forklifts by 2:30 PM the day before date requested). Any labor cancelled without a 24-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker.
  • If your show is targeted, we recommended for you to schedule labor the day after your target date, if possible. All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs.
  • If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker and equipment, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker and equipment. Thereafter, labor and equipment is charged in one (1/2) hour increments per worker and equipment.
Do you require Electrical or Plumbing?
Exhibitors requiring electrical or plumbing installation labor will automatically be charged a dismantle fee. Dismantle labor is charged at 50% of installation labor based on show close/move-out days/time (overtime rates may apply) with a minimum of 1 hour on dismantle for all equipment, and does not need to be scheduled. If electricians are required in the booth at a specific time for dismantle, please notifiy the GES Electrical Service Desk at the show. If being used for electrical purposes, forklifts are used to mount electrical headers that sit on top of columns or for lifting electrical apparatuses.



Up to 5,000 Lbs Forklift with Operator & Basket

A starting time can only be guaranteed when labor is requested for the start of the working day (8:00 AM). All exhibit labor for 8:00 AM starting times will be dispatched to booth space. For all other starting times, please check in at the labor desk one half (1/2) hour before the time requested (confirm labor and forklifts by 2:30 PM the day before date requested). Any labor cancelled without a 24-hour notice will be charged a one (1) hour cancellation fee per worker.
  • If your show is targeted, we recommended for you to schedule labor the day after your target date, if possible. All rates are subject to change if necessitated by increased labor and material costs.
  • If an Exhibitor fails to use the labor at the time confirmed, a one (1) hour "No-Show" charge, per worker and equipment, will apply. The minimum charge for labor is one (1) hour per worker and equipment. Thereafter, labor and equipment is charged in one (1/2) hour increments per worker and equipment.

What is Exhibitor Supervision?

An exhibitor chooses Exhibitor Supervised so they are able to instruct the laborer in person. The exhibitor is required to be in the booth and there are no supervision fees. A scheduled date and time is necessary for this option.

What is GES Supervision?

An exhibitor chooses GES Supervised when they want the work completed prior to their assigned target date and time. This allows exhibitors to start their booth build at their assigned target date and time. On most shows and services, there is a minimum surcharge for the professional supervision. Remember, when an exhibitor chooses this option, they do not need to schedule a date and time for services to be completed.