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# Grassroots Connect Show 2026 (Bartle Hall Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/bartle-hall-convention-center-kansas-city

- **Dates:** Nov 9–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Bartle Hall Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/bartle-hall-convention-center-kansas-city)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official GCS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Retail, Apparel & Wholesale Merchandise • Outdoor Retail & Apparel
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/grassroots-connect-show/hotels

## 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
Grassroots Connect Show brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Outdoor Retail & Apparel to Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City, MO (Nov 9–12, 2026). Innovative, efficient, and energizing, join over 100 independent specialty retailers and hundreds of brands at this efficient buying show. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Patagonia, The North Face, Osprey, Smartwool.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Patagonia** (patagonia.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #400
- **The North Face** (thenorthface.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412
- **Osprey** (osprey.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Smartwool** (smartwool.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #210

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Outdoor Retail & Apparel Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Outdoor Retail & Apparel Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Patagonia** (Exhibitor (Booth #400) — Outdoor Retail & Apparel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The North Face** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Outdoor Retail & Apparel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Osprey** (Exhibitor (Booth #305) — Outdoor Retail & Apparel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Smartwool** (Exhibitor (Booth #210) — Outdoor Retail & Apparel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Kansas City Marriott Downtown** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Loews Kansas City Hotel** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$175/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **1587 Prime** (American Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 1500 Baltimore Ave · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **The Majestic** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (931 Broadway Blvd) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Stock Hill** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (4800 Main St Ste G-001) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (4760 Broadway St) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Grassroots Connect Show in Kansas City?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Grassroots Connect Show (Bartle Hall Convention Center, Kansas City) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Kansas City EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Bartle Hall Convention Center for Grassroots Connect Show?
Bartle Hall Convention Center is surrounded by 3,227+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Kansas City is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.