# Gaylord Texan DFW — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2027 — Retail, E-Commerce & Packaging Conference & Exhibition at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/gaylord-texan-resort-convention-convenience-store-fuel-car-wash-expo-2027
- **Dates:** Apr 20–22, 2027 (2027-04-20 to 2027-04-22)
- **Host Facility:** Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/gaylord-texan-resort-convention-center
- **Organizer:** Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Dallas Chapter) (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalgt-gaylord-texan-resort-and-convention-center/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
- **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:** Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (marriott.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Scheduled timed for Apr 20–22, 2027 (2027), Gaylord Texan in Dallas, TX draws Gaylord Texan DFW with Petroleum Marketers. Retail, participants and credentialed operators assess logistics using $29.12 (documented) electrical (listed) benchmarks, 148 (baseline) DC (regional) fast chargers, Lorenzo Hotel accommodations, joined by Pappas Bros. tables.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Apr 20–22, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) (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 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW).
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Gaylord Texan Resort 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 | ≈34 min rideshare (14.27 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈41 min rideshare (17.04 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈42 min rideshare (17.34 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center | ≈42 min rideshare (17.45 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈46 min rideshare (19.31 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈47 min rideshare (19.54 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 Gaylord Texan Resort 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 () | ≈27 min drive (11.42 mi) • 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈38 min drive (15.98 mi) • 1303 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈43 min drive (17.94 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Town Hearth | Steak House () | ≈43 min drive (17.98 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈45 min drive (18.69 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Gaylord Texan DFW — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2027 held?
Gaylord Texan DFW — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 2027 is scheduled for Apr 20–22, 2027 at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) in Dallas, TX, organized by Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Retail Association (Dallas Chapter).
*Source: Gaylord Texan DFW — Convenience Store, Fuel & Car Wash Expo 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?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Playlunch, Buckets at Three Links Deep Ellum (2026-10-31), Edgar Alejandro at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues (2026-10-31), Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*