# Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/fair-park-automobile-building-da-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2027
- **Dates:** May 18–20, 2027 (2027-05-18 to 2027-05-20)
- **Host Facility:** Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/fair-park-automobile-building-dallas
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) (https://www.fairpark.org/automobile-building)
- **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:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (fairpark.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
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.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **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)
## 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: May 18–20, 2027 at Fair Park Automobile & Centennial Exhibition Halls.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** 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.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈5 min rideshare (1.93 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈6 min rideshare (2.4 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈6 min rideshare (2.68 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈10 min rideshare (4.04 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈10 min rideshare (4.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈26 min rideshare (10.83 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 Fair Park Dallas Expo 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dakota's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (2.18 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.31 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.49 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈6 min drive (2.6 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈8 min drive (3.43 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 held?
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).
*Source: Fair Park Automobile — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 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*
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