What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Arlington via Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Arlington, TX include Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium (2026-11-01), T. Murph at Arlington Improv (2026-11-01), Shuler King at Arlington Improv (2026-11-05). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital ((817) 960-6100).

Flame and Friends 2026 Arlington Guide

Q: When and where is Flame and Friends 2026 held?

Flame and Friends 2026 is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.

Q: What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Arlington, 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 Arlington (ZIP 76011) is 8.0%.

✓ Verified Primary-Source Data Vault U.S. BLS • EIA • Zip-Tax • Ticketmaster • ERA5/USGS • Foursquare • CMS • NREL • Census ACS

Flame and Friends 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Arlington, TX)

0.40M City Pop • $73,519 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 76011 Sales Tax

8.00% Combined

6.25% State + 1.75% Local

A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Combined sales tax in Arlington is 8.00%–8.25% depending on special district (Texas Comptroller).

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

Elevation

604 ft

Summer / Winter

96° / 36°F

Annual Rain

38.2"/yr

Arlington Entertainment District climate (ERA5 normals). Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Flame and Friends.

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

Inclusion Coffee

101 E Abram St #110, Arlington, TX 76010, USA

Google 4.4★ (829 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Arlington.

In Arlington convention corridor

Arlington Coffee Roasters

400 E Division St #105, Arlington, TX 76011, USA

Google 4.4★ (263 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Arlington.

In Arlington convention corridor

White Rhino Coffee

401 E Border St, Arlington, TX 76010, USA

Google 4.3★ (548 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Arlington.

In Arlington convention corridor

Nehemiah Coffee Company

505 E Lamar Blvd Ste K100, Arlington, TX 76011, USA

Google 4.4★ (871 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Arlington.

In Arlington convention corridor

After-Hours Client Entertainment & Corridor Surge Guide (Theater, Concerts, Comedy & Arena)

Ticketmaster Live Feed

2026-11-01Football

Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals ↗

AT&T Stadium

Live football event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-01Comedy

T. Murph ↗

Arlington Improv

Live comedy event at Arlington Improv in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-05Comedy

Shuler King ↗

Arlington Improv

Live comedy event at Arlington Improv in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

2026-11-07Hip-Hop/Rap

Kanye West ↗

AT&T Stadium

Live hip-hop/rap event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

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

Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012 • (817) 960-6100) — 3 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Arlington.

68 Public EV Stations (26 DC-Fast Ports): NREL lists 68 public EV charging stations (26 DC Fast ports) in Arlington, TX.

Sources

Flame and Friends — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (Arlington, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (Arlington, 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

November 19, 2026

Host Venue

Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center (Arlington, TX)

Format

Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality

Sales Tax (ZIP 76011)

8.0% combined

TX Commercial Power

8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)

Confirmed Dates	November 19, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center (Arlington, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$192/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	2 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Arlington Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Flame Friends (2026) features professional Live buyers hosted within Loews Arlington on 888 (Arlington, TX) for NOV 19. Guided by Ticketmaster Official, enterprise principals schedule logistics and breakouts while entering via DFW to secure Loews stays, GRACE meetings, Inclusion briefings, and efficient Texas coordination.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Flame and Friends

Airport Arrival & Badges

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

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: November 19, 2026 at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center 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: $192/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

$192/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$237/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Loews Arlington CC Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Loews Arlington CC — Main	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status	Room & Block Inquiry
Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (1,642 reviews) • 888 Nolan Ryan Expy, Arlington, TX 76011, USA	1 min	Check live rate →	—
Live! by Loews - Arlington, Texas≈3 min walk (0.1 mi) Google rating 4.6★ (2,459 reviews) • 1600 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011, USA	3 min	Check live rate →	—

Live Show-Week Flights, Arena Tickets & Executive Hosting

Loading Live Arlington Airfare, Concerts, Sports & Forecast…

Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Flame and Friends (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Flame and Friends at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, TX.
Teams benchmarking Arlington show labor ($25.84/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Ticketmaster Official Live Event prior to booking.

Citywide Compression & Overlap Arlington Hub →

Concurrent Arlington Conventions

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals →

AT&T Stadium

Live football event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

T. Murph →

Arlington Improv

Live comedy event at Arlington Improv in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-05

Shuler King →

Arlington Improv

Live comedy event at Arlington Improv in Arlington (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Flame and Friends 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 • Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Flame and Friends 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Arlington 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.

377 Pre-Screened Arlington Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Arlington Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Flame and Friends 2026)

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

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Arlington Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Arlington 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

52 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Entertainment

Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $35,000

Vetted roster: Always Entertaining!, Silverado Productions +50 more

44 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC & Event Planners

Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production

Typical Scope:$10,000 – $150,000

Vetted roster: Activity Planners, Inc., Baskow Talent +42 more

41 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Speaker / Lecturer

Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists

Typical Scope:$5,000 – $50,000

Vetted roster: Operations Service Systems, Rudy International +39 more

33 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Photography Services

Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $7,500

Vetted roster: David Braun Photography, LLC, Christie's Photographic Solutions +31 more

33 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Other Miscellaneous Services

In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Scootaround Inc., Professional Document Products +31 more

27 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Exhibitor & Decorator Services

Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, GES Logistics +25 more

26 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual

Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: Freeman Audio Visual, Total Show Technology +24 more

20 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Transportation

Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,200 – $25,000

Vetted roster: Presidential Transportation, Bell Trans/Limousines & Buses +18 more

17 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial

Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: A Vegas Expression, Aurora Event Team +15 more

16 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Ads, Banners & Graphics

Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel

Typical Scope:$600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Color Reflections +14 more

14 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Security

Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware

Typical Scope:$1,600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Security Unlimited, DTA Security Services, LLC +12 more

13 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Models & Talent Agency

Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Jewel of the Desert Productions, Novelty Entertainment +11 more

12 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Promotional Gifts

Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $20,000

Vetted roster: Say it with Style - Promotional Products Giveaways, Sky High Marketing +10 more

8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Printing Service

Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops

Typical Scope:$400 – $6,500

Vetted roster: American Printing, Design One Printing +6 more

7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Florist

50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces

Typical Scope:$500 – $5,000

Vetted roster: Flora Couture, Miss Daisy +5 more

5 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Interpreter-Translator

Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $6,500

Vetted roster: Preston Bass Interpreting Services, Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. +3 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Massage Therapy

In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $5,500

Vetted roster: Hired Hands Massage Therapy, Canyon Ranch® Spa + Fitness +2 more

3 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Pack, Ship & Delivery Services

Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: PSS - Postal & Shipping Services, Skyline Moving Service +1 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Balloons

Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops

Typical Scope:$600 – $4,000

Vetted roster: Mr Balloon Co, Sin City Balloons +2 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Amusements & Games

Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE & ES, LLC), AGR Las Vegas +2 more

1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Green Eco-Friendly Services

Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $10,000

Vetted roster: REpetal, LLC

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Flame and Friends)

Loews Arlington CC 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 (Loews Arlington CC) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Loews Arlington CC 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 Loews Arlington CC 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 Arlington EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

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

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Flame and Friends 2026's authorized Ticketmaster Official Live Event 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 Flame and Friends 2026 (Arlington) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House

4.4(386)

Cut & Bourbon

≈3 min walk (0.1 mi) • 1600 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011, USA

Steak House

4.4(1,117)

Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

≈4 min drive (1.27 mi) • 2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006, USA

American Restaurant

4.5(161)

Theodore’s Steak and Seafood

≈12 min drive (4.9 mi) • 2918 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Steak House

4.7(1,747)

Vault Seafood & Steakhouse

≈26 min drive (10.87 mi) • 2300 Matlock Rd #4, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

Fine Dining Restaurant

4.7(947)

Meehan’s Chophouse

≈32 min drive (13.34 mi) • 101 S Main St, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Loews Arlington CC)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Flame and Friends

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center 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 (Loews Arlington CC)

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

Loews Arlington CC 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

Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

266,000 sq ft indoor & outdoor meeting and convention space total exhibit space • 45 meeting & breakout spaces meeting rooms • Dedicated convention dock bays loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

Open Full Loews Arlington CC Promoter Dossier →

Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Loews Arlington CC — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space Exhibit Hall • Verify column grid on official CAD diagram	51,000 sq ft column-free Grand Ballroom	28 ft clearance	Verify floor load rating with venue engineering	Layout-dependent	Up to 6,000 (configuration-dependent)

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Loews Arlington CC 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.

Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center

Loews Arlington CC Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

266,000 sq ft indoor & outdoor meeting and convention space total exhibit/event footprint, 51,000 sq ft column-free Grand Ballroom largest contiguous span, 45 meeting & breakout spaces, max clear height 28 ft clearance.

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, 28 ft clearance rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.

PDF

Loews Arlington CC Operations

Loews Arlington CC Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

Dedicated convention dock bays • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

PDF

Exhibitor CFO Desk • Flame and Friends 2026

30-Day Cutoff Alerts, Real Spend Index & Organizer Travel Widget

Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#FlameandFriends

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

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

Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.

Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit

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

Combining authentic Google Maps facility reviews with verified Conventions.com booth-ROI and travel evaluations.

Google Maps Facility

4.5

1,642 verified Google reviews

First-Party Floor Notes

0 Paid or Synthetic Reviews

Open for verified exhibitor & attendee submissions

100% Real Submissions • Zero Synthetic Reviews

Log the first verified exhibitor ROI & booth-cost note

Conventions.com never publishes paid or AI-generated testimonials. Exhibited, sponsored, or walked the floor recently? Share your actual booth spend, drayage lessons, or walkable hotel tips to help peers budget accurately.

Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge

Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Flame and Friends 2026 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.

Flame and Friends 2026 is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.

Flame and Friends Schedule

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 Arlington (ZIP 76011) is 8.0%.

U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue

Flame and Friends 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
2026 (Upcoming)	Attendance not yet verified		Hosted at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center (Arlington, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center?

Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (266,000 sq ft indoor & outdoor meeting and convention space), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 5 corridor buyout venues.

Open Loews Arlington CC Promoter Dossier →

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Back-to-Back Freight & Corridor Window (±45 Days in Arlington)

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