National Restaurant Association Show 2018

McCormick Place

Saturday, May 19 - Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    		 General Show:
    Backwall Drape: Grey / White / White / Grey
    Sidewall Drape: Grey
    Aisle Carpet Color: Blue
    Tech Pavilion:
    Backwall Drape: Black
    Sidewall Drape: Black
    Black Booth Carpet
    		 American Food Fair:
    Backwall Drape: Blue/White/White/Blue
    Sidewall Drape: Blue
    Aisle and Booth Carpet: Red
    Organic and Natural Pavilion:
    Backwall Drape: Green
    Sidewall Drape: Green
    Aisle Carpet Color: Green
    		 Bellavita:
    Backwall: White Hard Wall
    Aisle and Booth Carpet: Red

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please Note: Exhibitors must check the Target Checkin Schedule for Installation.
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Tue. Apr. 10, 2018Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM***Warehouse is located on 52nd Place not 52nd Street***
Thu. Apr. 19, 2018Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Thu. May. 3, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges****By end of day Thursday 5/3/2018 for East Building booth range 8300 – 11599***
Mon. May. 7, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges****By end of day Monday 5/7/18 for North Building booth range 5500 – 8299***
Wed. May. 9, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges****By end of day Wednesday 5/9/18 for South Building booth range 100 – 5499***
Wed. May. 9, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM***Warehouse is located on 52nd Place not 52nd Street***
Tue. May. 15, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site** See Target Date Check-in Schedule **
Thu. May. 17, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 12:00 PM To 4:30 PMTarget dates do not apply to Refrigerated/Frozen shipments
Fri. May. 18, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 12:00 PM To 4:30 PMTarget dates do not apply to Refrigerated/Frozen shipments
Exhibitor Move-in
Tue. May. 15, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Wed. May. 16, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. May. 17, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Fri. May. 18, 20188:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Show Hours:
Sat. May. 19, 20189:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. May. 20, 20189:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. May. 21, 20189:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. May. 22, 20189:30 AM To 3:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Tue. May. 22, 20183:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Wed. May. 23, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. May. 24, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PMLakeside Center exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM.
Fri. May. 25, 20188:00 AM To 12:00 PMSouth and North exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM.
Tue. May. 22, 2018Empty containers will be returned starting at 3:00 PM
Thu. May. 24, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 12:00 PMfor Lakeside exhibits.
Fri. May. 25, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:30 AMfor South and North exhibits.
Thu. May. 24, 2018 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 2:00 PMfor Lakeside exhibits.
Fri. May. 25, 2018 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 12:00 PMfor South and North exhibits.
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*All inbound carriers must check in 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.

Shipping Addresses

Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
National Restaurant Association Show 2018
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
4108 W. 52nd Place
Chicago, IL  60632
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days:
  • Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Closed 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM & Holidays.

By end of day Thursday 5/3/18
East Building booth range 8300 - 11599

By end of day Monday 5/7/18
North Building booth range 5500 - 8299

By end of day Wednesday 5/9/18
South Building booth range 100 - 5499

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

Please Note: Shipments arriving before Tuesday, April 10, 2018 will incur a storage fee, and shipments arriving after Wednesday, May 9, 2018 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
National Restaurant Association Show 2018
Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #
McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60616-1490
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - Thursday, May 17, 2018
**See Target Dates Check-in Schedule**
12:00pm - 4:30pm

Thursday, May 17, 2018 - Friday, May 18, 2018
Refrigerated/Frozen Shipments
12:00pm - 4:30pm
Target dates do not apply to Refrigerated/Frozen shipments.

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

Marshaling Yard Site Address
GES
National Restaurant Association Show 2018
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
2900 S. Moe Drive
Chicago, IL  60616
United States of America

Need more info on how to ship and where? Review Material Handling Information

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
  • Consolidated invoice for shipping and material handling

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

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.