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# Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention & Expo 2027 (Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/sunseeker-resort-florida-gulf-coast-charlotte-harbor-fl

- **Dates:** Aug 17–19, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast (https://conventions.com/venues/sunseeker-resort-florida-gulf-coast-charlotte-harbor-fl)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official FFEA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Event Planning and Festivals
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-charlotte-harbor/registration

## 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
Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention & Expo brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Event Planning and Festivals to Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast in Charlotte Harbor, FL (Aug 17–19, 2027). Sunseeker Resort hosted the 30th Annual FFEA Convention in 2024, making it a primary candidate for the 2027 rotation. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Saffire, Etix, T-Mobile for Business, Busch Gardens.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Saffire** (saffire.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #50
- **Etix** (etix.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #52
- **T-Mobile for Business** (t-mobile.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #54
- **Busch Gardens** (buschgardens.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #56

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Event Planning and Festivals Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Event Planning and Festivals Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Saffire** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #50) — Event Planning and Festivals): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Etix** (Gold (Booth #52) — Event Planning and Festivals): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **T-Mobile for Business** (Silver (Booth #54) — Event Planning and Festivals): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Busch Gardens** (Exhibitor (Booth #56) — Event Planning and Festivals): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$255/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention & Expo in Charlotte Harbor?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention & Expo (Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Charlotte Harbor) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 Charlotte Harbor EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast for Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention & Expo?
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast is surrounded by 785+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Charlotte Harbor is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.