# Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2026 — Retail, E-Commerce & Packaging Conference & Exhibition at Casa Mañana Theatre (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/casa-ma-ana-theatre-fort-worth-convenience-store-fuel-car-wash-expo-2026
- **Dates:** Nov 17–19, 2026 (2026-11-17 to 2026-11-19)
- **Host Facility:** Casa Mañana Theatre (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/casa-ma-ana-theatre-fort-worth
- **Organizer:** Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Fort Worth Chapter) (http://www.casamanana.org/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Fort Worth Chapter) Official Housing Desk (casamanana.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During Nov 17–19, 2026, Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2026 brings Retail, E-Commerce & Packaging leaders to Casa Mañana Theatre (3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX) with Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Fort Worth Chapter). Attendees at Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo tap Fort Worth's 956,709-resident market ($76,602 median income), Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection room blocks, Bricks and Horses dining, and TX's 8.96¢/kWh commercial electricity benchmark.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Nov 17–19, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Casa Mañana Theatre (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 76102):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Nov 17–19, 2026 at Casa Mañana Theatre.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Casa Mañana Theatre Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Fort Worth)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hotel Dryce | ≈19 min walk (0.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Worth - Medical Center | ≈28 min walk (1.07 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.87 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Ashton Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (1.92 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (1.99 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel SOMA | ≈5 min rideshare (2.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Casa Mañana Theatre authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Fort Worth EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bricks and Horses | American Restaurant () | ≈16 min walk (0.6 mi) • 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Silver Fox Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.31 mi) • 1651 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Wicked Butcher Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (1.91 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (1.94 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| GRACE | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (1.96 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2026 held?
Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2026 is scheduled for Nov 17–19, 2026 at Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, TX, organized by Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Fort Worth Chapter).
*Source: Casa ana Theatre — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Fort Worth, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Fort Worth via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Fort Worth, TX include Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum (2026-11-01), TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (2026-11-01), Music of John Denver at Casa Manana (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ((817) 250-2000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*