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# Big Sport Show 2026 (World’s Fair Exhibition Hall): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/world-s-fair-exhibition-hall-knoxville

- **Dates:** May 22–23, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** World’s Fair Exhibition Hall (https://conventions.com/venues/world-s-fair-exhibition-hall-knoxville)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official BSS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility • Marine & Outdoor Recreation
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/big-sport-show-knoxville-1467/registration

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Big Sport Show brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Marine & Outdoor Recreation to World’s Fair Exhibition Hall in Knoxville, TN (May 22–23, 2026). The Big Sport Show is a multi-day trade and public expo utilizing the full floor of the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall for outdoor and sporting equipment. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Mercury Marine, Humminbird.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Bass Pro Shops** (basspro.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **Tracker Boats** (trackerboats.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #100
- **Mercury Marine** (mercurymarine.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #205
- **Humminbird** (humminbird.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312
- **Minn Kota** (minnkota.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #314

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Marine & Outdoor Recreation Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Automotive & Mobility Executive Outlook • Marine & Outdoor Recreation Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Bass Pro Shops** (Title / Presenting (Booth #10) — Marine & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Tracker Boats** (Gold (Booth #100) — Marine & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Mercury Marine** (Silver (Booth #205) — Marine & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Humminbird** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Marine & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Minn Kota** (Exhibitor (Booth #314) — Marine & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Knoxville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Knoxville Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Knoxville Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Knoxville Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Knoxville Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Big Sport Show in Knoxville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Big Sport Show (World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, Knoxville) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Knoxville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near World’s Fair Exhibition Hall for Big Sport Show?
World’s Fair Exhibition Hall is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Knoxville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Knoxville is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.