# Grapevine — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Grapevine Convention Center (Grapevine, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/grapevine-convention-center-grap-public-safety-fire-rescue-ems-equipment-expo
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027 (2027-09-28 to 2027-09-30)
- **Host Facility:** Grapevine Convention Center (Grapevine, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/grapevine-convention-center-grapevine
- **Organizer:** Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Grapevine Chapter) (http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapevine-convention-center/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Grapevine Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Grapevine Chapter) Official Housing Desk (grapevinetexasusa.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Within Grapevine (TX), Grapevine — Public 2027 features technical Aerospace, decision-makers housed within Grapevine Convention calendared for Sep 28–30, 2027. Coordinated through Municipal Fire, specialists weigh $28.45 AV benchmarks, $29.12 electrician pay, Gaylord Texan lodging, Bob's Steak dining, while 48 public chargers.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Grapevine Convention Center (Grapevine, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 76051):** 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 Grapevine, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Sep 28–30, 2027 at Grapevine Convention Center.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Grapevine Convention Center 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 (Grapevine)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hotel Vin, Grapevine, Autograph Collection | ≈8 min walk (0.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn DFW North Grapevine | ≈17 min walk (0.66 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | ≈5 min rideshare (1.89 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossings | ≈6 min rideshare (2.45 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North | ≈6 min rideshare (2.62 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center | ≈6 min rideshare (2.7 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 Grapevine Convention Center 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 Grapevine EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bob's Steak & Chop House | Steak House () | ≈6 min walk (0.22 mi) • 1255 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA |  |  | No |
| Dino’s Steak and Claw House | Steak House () | ≈16 min walk (0.62 mi) • 342 S Main St #200, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA |  |  | No |
| Kirby's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.54 mi) • 3305 TX-114 BUS, Southlake, TX 76092, USA |  |  | No |
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (1.88 mi) • 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA |  |  | No |
| Rosebud Steakhouse Southlake Texas | Steak House () | ≈7 min drive (2.71 mi) • 2102 E State Hwy 114 Suite 119, Southlake, TX 76092, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Grapevine — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 held?
Grapevine — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 is scheduled for Sep 28–30, 2027 at Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, TX, organized by Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Grapevine Chapter).
*Source: Grapevine — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Grapevine, 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 Grapevine (ZIP 76051) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Grapevine via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Grapevine, 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine ((817) 488-7546).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*