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# Chicagoland Civil War & Collector's Show 2026 (Dupage Event Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/dupage-event-center-wheaton

- **Dates:** Sep 19–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Dupage Event Center (https://conventions.com/venues/dupage-event-center-wheaton)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CCWCS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Antiques & Collectibles
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-civil-war-collector-show-947/exhibitors

## 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
Chicagoland Civil War & Collector's Show brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Antiques & Collectibles to Dupage Event Center in Wheaton, IL (Sep 19–19, 2026). This long-running show fills multiple buildings at the DuPage Event Center with over 200 dealer tables and thousands of collectors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include The Gettysburg Museum of History, The Horse Soldier, Union Drummer Boy, Military Antiques and Museum.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **The Gettysburg Museum of History** (gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Table #12-14
- **The Horse Soldier** (horsesoldier.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Table #88
- **Union Drummer Boy** (uniondb.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Table #42
- **Military Antiques and Museum** (militaryantiquesmuseum.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Table #105

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Antiques & Collectibles Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Antiques & Collectibles Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **The Gettysburg Museum of History** (Exhibitor (Table #12-14) — Antiques & Collectibles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The Horse Soldier** (Exhibitor (Table #88) — Antiques & Collectibles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Union Drummer Boy** (Exhibitor (Table #42) — Antiques & Collectibles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Military Antiques and Museum** (Exhibitor (Table #105) — Antiques & Collectibles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Wheaton Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wheaton Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Wheaton Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Wheaton Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Wheaton 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 Chicagoland Civil War & Collector's Show in Wheaton?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Chicagoland Civil War & Collector's Show (Dupage Event Center, Wheaton) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Wheaton EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Dupage Event Center for Chicagoland Civil War & Collector's Show?
Dupage Event Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Wheaton Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Wheaton is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.