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Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense

Q: 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%.

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Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Dallas, TX)

1.30M City Pop • $67,760 Median HHI

Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2

Carpenter

$25.84/hr

Electrician

$29.12/hr

AV Tech

$28.45/hr

Prevailing Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.

Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60

TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power

8.96¢ / kWh

ZIP 75202 Sales Tax

8.25% Combined

6.25% State + 2.00% Local

A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Texas state sales tax is 6.25% plus 1.00% City of Dallas and 1.00% DART transit tax = 8.25% combined (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts).

Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP

Elevation

430 ft

Summer / Winter

96° / 37°F

Annual Rain

39.1"/yr

North Texas climate (ERA5 normals): mild winters (57°F daytime highs) and hot summers; spring storm fronts peak in April–May. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum.

Quiet 1-on-1 Deal Coffee & Non-Badge Lounges (<8-Min Walk) Foursquare Places

Flying Horse Cafe

1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

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Otto's Coffee & Fine Foods

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA

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Deep Cuts Coffee

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Ticketmaster Live Feed

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Promoter EAP Medical & EV Fleet Infrastructure CMS Care Compare + NREL

Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Baylor University Medical Center (3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246 • (214) 820-0111) — 14 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Dallas.

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Sources

Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (Dallas, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (Dallas, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. BLS OEWS (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS)) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. EIA Commercial Electricity (TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
CMS Care Compare Hospital Directory (retrieved 2026-11-01)
NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)

Key Details

Dates

May 18–20, 2027

Host Venue

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (Dallas, TX)

Format

Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals

Sales Tax (ZIP 75202)

8.25% combined

TX Commercial Power

8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)

Confirmed Dates	May 18–20, 2027 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (Dallas, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$184/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Fair Park (2027) highlights credentialed Aerospace participants throughout Fair Park on 1010 (Dallas, TX) for MAY 18–20. Guided by Aerospace Defense, executive decision-makers map staging and breakouts while entering via DFW to favor Lorenzo stays, Ranch gatherings, Weekend briefings, and connected Baylor readiness.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Airport Arrival & Badges

Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Dallas, TX convention corridor.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: May 18–20, 2027 at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls On-Site & Corridor Parking: Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue) • Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Adjacent to facility entrances).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (5) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$229/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Fair Park Dallas Expo Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Fair Park Dallas Expo Prim	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton≈5 min rideshare (1.93 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (2,362 reviews) • 1011 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75215, USA	51 min	Check live rate →	—
Omni Dallas Hotel≈6 min rideshare (2.4 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (9,985 reviews) • 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA	63 min	Check live rate →	—
Hyatt Regency Dallas≈6 min rideshare (2.68 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (10,516 reviews) • 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	70 min	Check live rate →	—
Hilton Anatole≈10 min rideshare (4.04 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (10,873 reviews) • 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	106 min	Check live rate →	—
Renaissance Dallas Hotel≈10 min rideshare (4.29 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (3,069 reviews) • 2222 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, USA	112 min	Check live rate →	—
The Westin Galleria Dallas≈26 min rideshare (10.83 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (3,223 reviews) • 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, USA	283 min	Check live rate →	—

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls in Dallas, TX.
Teams benchmarking Dallas show labor ($25.84/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) prior to booking.

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Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

Building Rules Table ↓ Compare 3 Local Supplier Quotes ↓

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)

Compare Raw vs. Turnkey

Advance Order Cutoff

30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)

Independent Local Suppliers

Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build

Labor & Housing Registry

Right-to-Work State • Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Dallas turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

1. Booth Footprint

2. Build & Freight Strategy

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000

Estimated All-In Show Budget

$19,900

Raw Floor Space

$5,300 (27%)

Drayage & Power

$4,400 (22%)

Booth & Graphics

$4,200 (21%)

Hotels & Air

$6,000 (30%)

Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out

Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out

30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out

Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out

Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

49 Pre-Screened Dallas Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Dallas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Dallas specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Dallas Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Dallas again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

EAC Show-Floor Insured Only

9 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: AVR Expos, Showtech Productions Inc +7 more

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Exhibit Experience Dallas, Exponents Insta USA Inc. Irving-Dallas | Trade Show Booth Rentals +8 more

10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Dallas Transfer & Terminal Warehouse Company, Cowtown Logistics +8 more

10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope:$450 – $12,000

Vetted roster: The Graphic Edge Dallas, A1 Sign & Graphics +8 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: Event Staffing Team®, Trinity Event Staffing +2 more

9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope:$8,500 – $140,000

Vetted roster: Hello! Texas Destination Management, Total Events DFW +7 more

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum)

Fair Park Dallas Expo 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.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Fair Park Dallas Expo) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Fair Park Dallas Expo are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per official exhibitor service kit	Exclusive Fair Park Dallas Expo authorized contractor Order before advance deadline	Order Before Advance Cutoff
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per show decorator rate sheet	Hand-carry rules vary by show
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	Official contractor show kit	Independent Dallas EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027's authorized Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

Sample Checks:

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (5 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 (Dallas) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House

4.5(2,396)

Dakota's Steakhouse

≈5 min drive (2.18 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Steak House

4.5(4,327)

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

≈6 min drive (2.31 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Steak House

4.8(14,300)

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

≈6 min drive (2.49 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA

Seafood Restaurant

4.6(2,162)

Ocean Prime

≈6 min drive (2.6 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Steak House

4.6(273)

Tango Room

≈8 min drive (3.43 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Fair Park Dallas Expo)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and DFW corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.) Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Fair Park Dallas Expo)

Location & Walk: 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor

Capacity / Impressions: 15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset Quote on request

Fair Park Dallas Expo Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk: Main Registration Escalators & DFW Arrival Corridor

Capacity / Impressions: 100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

175,000+ sq. ft. Automobile & Centennial Buildings total exhibit space • 6 exhibition pavilions + Music Hall at Fair Park meeting rooms • High-capacity marshaled freight docks & drive-in doors loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

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Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Fair Park Dallas Expo Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Exhibit Hall • Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines	84,000 sq. ft. Automobile Building	26' 0"	200–350 lbs/sq. ft.	~1,285 booths / sponsor activations	Up to 18,000 Theater/Reception (10,800 Seated)
Fair Park Dallas Expo Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Meeting Wing • Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones	300,000+ sq. ft. campus	26' 0"	150–250 lbs/sq. ft.	Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos	6 exhibition pavilions + Music Hall at Fair Park

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Fair Park Dallas Expo Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / Service	Provider & Union	Advance Rate Benchmark	Late / Floor Order Penalty	Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet	In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State)	Published in each show's exhibitor service kit	Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates	Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

Fair Park Dallas Expo Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

175,000+ sq. ft. Automobile & Centennial Buildings total exhibit/event footprint, 84,000 sq. ft. Automobile Building largest contiguous span, 6 exhibition pavilions + Music Hall at Fair Park, max clear height 26' 0".

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, 26' 0" rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.

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Fair Park Dallas Expo Operations

Fair Park Dallas Expo Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

High-capacity marshaled freight docks & drive-in doors • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

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Exhibitor CFO Desk • Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027

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Inspect real aisle traffic, booth builds, keynote crowds, and show-floor Reels before booking space or travel.

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Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.

AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark

Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.

Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark

Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

Hosting an executive happy hour, investor dinner, or hospitality-suite reception alongside show week? Compare local venue buyout and catering proposals.

Google Maps Facility Reviews & Verified Participant Benchmarks

Verified Google Facility Reviews, Attendee Ratings & Exhibitor ROI

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Google Maps Facility

4.5

369 verified Google reviews

First-Party Floor Notes

0 Paid or Synthetic Reviews

Open for verified exhibitor & attendee submissions

Google Maps Review

5.0

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

“I like going here during the fair. It's a cool place to cool off if it's hot out. I enjoy seeing the things I can't afford and put them on my list of things I'll never get. My favorite is the mini vans. They have the best tech hoozits And gadgets a plenty. Very cool. Seems like a competition and a dance off.”

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Google Maps Review

5.0

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

“Here for the North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park. I’m having so much more fun here than I did a couple years ago. The NTIF really stepped it up this year! Finally, the Irish and making a comeback! My husband and son enjoyed themselves much more this time too!”

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1.0

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

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5.0

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

“This was a fun place! Very spacious and they really got the vehicles packed in there well. One may laugh but having large signs for the restroom was great especially for someone with young kids. The restrooms were clean as well.”

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3.0

Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls

“The automotive building in the state park presents an excellent opportunity for growth, innovation, and service expansion. The only thing is a traffic issues:(”

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Ask Anything About Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 is scheduled for May 18–20, 2027 at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls in Dallas, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter).

Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule

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Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

Edition	Attendance	Raw Booth Space Rate	Edition Notes
2027 (Upcoming)	Attendance not yet verified		Hosted at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (Dallas, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls?

Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (175,000+ sq. ft. Automobile & Centennial Buildings), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 5 corridor buyout venues.

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