# Dallas Event Farmers — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 — Education, EdTech & Municipal Conference & Exhibition at Dallas Event Center in Farmers Branch (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/dallas-event-center-in-farmers-b-municipal-public-works-city-management
- **Dates:** Apr 20–22, 2027 (2027-04-20 to 2027-04-22)
- **Host Facility:** Dallas Event Center in Farmers Branch (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/dallas-event-center-in-farmers-branch-dallas
- **Organizer:** City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Dallas Chapter) (http://www.mydallaseventscenter.com/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (mydallaseventscenter.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During APR 20–22 (2027), Dallas Event near Sigma (Dallas, TX) gathers Event Farmers with City County. Visiting institutional EdTech vendors organize breakouts alongside professional specialists, arriving through DFW to reserve Dakota buyouts, Hyatt and Dallas lodging, plus turnkey Flying scheduling. City County mobilizes turnkey forums for Event Farmers (2027) at Dallas Event.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Apr 20–22, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Dallas Event Center in Farmers Branch (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 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 Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Apr 20–22, 2027 at Dallas Event Center in Farmers Branch.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Dallas Event Center in (Dallas) 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 (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈22 min rideshare (9.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈23 min rideshare (9.52 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center | ≈27 min rideshare (11.24 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈27 min rideshare (11.31 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈27 min rideshare (11.36 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 Dallas Event Center in (Dallas) 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 Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pappas Bros. Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈15 min drive (6.08 mi) • 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈24 min drive (9.83 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Town Hearth | Steak House () | ≈24 min drive (10.06 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈24 min drive (10.08 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈25 min drive (10.35 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Dallas Event Farmers — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 held?
Dallas Event Farmers — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 is scheduled for Apr 20–22, 2027 at Dallas Event Center in Farmers Branch in Dallas, TX, organized by City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Dallas Chapter).
*Source: Dallas Event Farmers — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, 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 Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?
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