National Restaurant Association Show 2020

McCormick Place Convention Center

Saturday, May 16 - Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

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

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please Note: Exhibitors must check the Target Checkin Schedule for Installation.
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Mon. Apr. 6, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM***By end of day Monday, 4/27/2020 for North Building Booth Range 5500 – 8299. Shipments arriving after Monday, April 27th, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.***
Mon. Apr. 6, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse* 8:00 AM ***By end of day Wednesday, 4/29/2020 for South Building Booth Range 100 – 2599. Shipments arriving after Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.***
Mon. Apr. 6, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse* 8:00 AM***By end of day Friday, 5/1/2020 for Lakeside Center Hall E(Booths 11900-14499). Shipments arriving after Friday, May 1st, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.***
Mon. Apr. 6, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse* 8:00 AM***By end of day Monday, 5/4/2020 for South Building Booth Range 2600 - 5499. Shipments arriving after Monday, May 4th, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.***
Mon. Apr. 6, 2020Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse* 8:00 AM***By end of day Wednesday 5/6/2020 for Lake Side Center Booth Range 8300 - 11699. Shipments arriving after Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.***
Thu. Apr. 16, 2020Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment 8:00 AM
Tue. May. 12, 2020Direct Delivery to Show SiteSee Target Date Check-in Schedule
Wed. May. 13, 2020Direct Delivery to Show SiteSee Target Date Check-in Schedule
Thu. May. 14, 2020Direct Delivery to Show SiteSee Target Date Check-in Schedule** Refrigerated and frozen shipments may arrive between 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Target dates do not apply for refrigerated/frozen shipments
Fri. May. 15, 2020Direct Delivery to Show SiteSee Target Date Check-in Schedule** Refrigerated and frozen shipments may arrive between 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Target dates do not apply for refrigerated/frozen shipments
Exhibitor Move-in
Tue. May. 12, 20208:00 AM To 4:30 PMContainers (crates, cartons, and cases) must be empty & labeled for empty storage by Wednesday, May 13, 4:30 PM.
Wed. May. 13, 20208:00 AM To 4:30 PMContainers (crates, cartons, and cases) must be empty & labeled for empty storage by Thursday, May 14, 4:30 PM.
Thu. May. 14, 20208:00 AM To 4:30 PMContainers (crates, cartons, and cases) must be empty & labeled for empty storage by Friday, May 15 at 12:00 noon.
Fri. May. 15, 20208:00 AM To 6:00 PMContainers (crates, cartons, and cases) must be empty & labeled for empty storage by Friday, May 15 at 3:00 PM.
Show Hours:
Sat. May. 16, 20209:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. May. 17, 20209:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. May. 18, 20209:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. May. 19, 20209:30 AM To 3:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Tue. May. 19, 20203:00 PMEmpty containers will be returned starting at this time
Tue. May. 19, 20203:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Wed. May. 20, 20208:00 AM To 4:30 PMLakeside Level 2 exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM.
Wed. May. 20, 2020Carriers MUST be checked in by 12:00 PMFor Lakeside Level 2 exhibits
Wed. May. 20, 2020All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 2:00 PMLakeside Level 2 exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. May. 21, 20208:00 AM To 4:30 PMLakeside Center exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM.
Thu. May. 21, 2020Carriers MUST be checked in by 12:00 PMLakeside Level 3 exhibits.
Thu. May. 21, 2020All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 2:00 PM"Lakeside Level 3 exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Fri. May. 22, 20208:00 AM To 12:00 PMSouth and North exhibits must be dismantled and packed by 12:00 PM.
Fri. May. 22, 2020Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:30 AMFor South and North exhibits.
Fri. May. 22, 2020All 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 2020
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
4108 W. 52nd Place
Chicago, IL  60632
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between:
Monday, April 6, 2020 - Wednesday, May 6, 2020

April 6 - 27: North Building (Booths 5500-8299)
April 6 - 29: South Building (Booths 100-2599)
April 6 - May 1: Lakeside Center Hall E (Booths 11900-14499)
April 6 - May 4: South Building (Booths 2600-5499)
April 6 - May 6: Lakeside Center Hall D (Booths 8300-11699)
***Warehouse is located on 52nd Place NOT 52nd Street***

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

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

Please Note: Shipments arriving before Monday, April 6, 2020 will incur a storage fee, and shipments arriving after Wednesday, May 6, 2020 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
National Restaurant Association Show 2020
Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60616-1490
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:

**See Target Dates Check-in Schedule**

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
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 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.