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# Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Show 2027 (Prairie Event Center/Kane County Fairgrounds): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/prairie-event-center-kane-county-fairgrounds-st-charles

- **Dates:** May 22–23, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Prairie Event Center/Kane County Fairgrounds (https://conventions.com/venues/prairie-event-center-kane-county-fairgrounds-st-charles)
- **Attendance:** 2,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 111+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CGMA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/chicagoland-gems-minerals-show-2027-873/booth-cost

## 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 Gems & Minerals Show brings 2,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences to Prairie Event Center/Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL (May 22–23, 2027). This annual Memorial Day weekend show is a staple at the Kane County Fairgrounds, featuring over 30 dealers and large crowds. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Rock & Gem Magazine, The Gem Shop, Geoprime, Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Rock & Gem Magazine** (rockngem.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Media Table
- **The Gem Shop** (thegemshop.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #A1
- **Geoprime** (geoprime.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #B12
- **Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop** (davesrockshop.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #C5

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences 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 • Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Rock & Gem Magazine** (Silver (Media Table) — Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The Gem Shop** (Exhibitor (Booth #A1) — Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Geoprime** (Exhibitor (Booth #B12) — Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop** (Exhibitor (Booth #C5) — Gems, Jewelry & Earth Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Prairie Event Center/Kane County Fairgrounds for Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Show?
Prairie Event Center/Kane County Fairgrounds is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by St. Charles Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for St. Charles 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.