# Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 — Agricultural AgTech, Smart Water Management, Commercial Landscape & Pump Trade Show
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/irrigation-show-and-education-week-las-vegas
- **Dates:** December 7–10, 2026 (2026-12-07 to 2026-12-10)
- **Host Facility:** Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/las-vegas-convention-center
- **Organizer:** Irrigation Association (https://www.irrigationshow.org)
- **Attendance & Format:** 4,800+ Attendees | Verified B2B Trade & Conference Registrants | Industrial Trade Show & Certification
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** 9.1 / 10 Co-Located LVCC Water Week
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $173/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Irrigation Association Official Housing Desk (irrigationshow.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 (Agricultural AgTech, Smart Water Management, Commercial Landscape & Pump Trade Show) brings 4,800+ verified industry buyers, executives, and technical decision-makers to Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) in Las Vegas, NV (December 7–10, 2026). Compare live walkable Strip & LVCC hotel rates, 24-hour rush banner/AV/staffing exhibitor rescue suppliers, Teamsters Local 631 drayage benchmarks, and private steakhouse PDR buyouts.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** December 7–10, 2026
- **Audited Scale:** 4,800+ Attendees
- **Host Campus:** Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall)
- **Market & Airport:** Las Vegas, NV (LAS — 10–15 min)
- **10x10 Booth Benchmark:** $4,200 Raw → ~$13.2k–$19.5k All-In
- **24-Hr Local Rescue:** Same-Day Print, 4K LED Monitors & W-2 Booth Staff
## Audience Composition
- **VP / Director Buyers (Agriculture, Water & Environmental):** 42%
- **C-Suite, Founders & Portfolio Operators:** 26%
- **Technical Architects, Engineers & Specialists:** 20%
- **Channel Partners, Distributors & Media:** 12%
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Land at Harry Reid International (LAS — 12–16 min to campus) the afternoon prior to December 7–10, 2026 for early badge pickup. Ride the Las Vegas Monorail or Vegas Loop Tesla tunnels straight to LVCC stations to bypass Paradise Rd & Desert Inn morning gridlock.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Opening Two Show Days (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) at Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) & 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Strip Steakhouse Buyout Dinners.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Teamsters Local 631 Rule @ LVCC: 1 exhibitor may hand-carry items in 1 trip (personal rolling suitcase permitted; two-wheel dollies and pushcarts prohibited) for $0 drayage.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Direct Walk + Monorail + Vegas Loop | ~$475/nt | ~$119/nt | Limited (<15%) | 2,956 |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) | 3-Min Walk to South Hall + Monorail | ~$610/nt | ~$189/nt | Limited (<15%) | 548 |
| Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center | 5-Min Walk Across Paradise Rd | ~$550/nt | ~$169/nt | Limited (<15%) | 192 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center | 6-Min Walk to West & Central | ~$520/nt | ~$159/nt | Available | 149 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk to West Hall + Vegas Loop | ~$675/nt | ~$239/nt | Overflow Block Open | 3,644 |
| Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) | 3-Min Underground Vegas Loop Ride | ~$500/nt | ~$165/nt | Available | 3,506 |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | Encore Vegas Loop + Skybridge to Venetian | ~$775/nt | ~$279/nt | Limited (<15%) | 4,748 |
| The Venetian Resort & The Palazzo | Indoor Elevator Direct to Venetian Expo | ~$710/nt | ~$249/nt | Limited (<15%) | 7,092 |
| SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor) | On-Site Monorail (4 Mins to LVCC) | ~$250/nt | ~$79/nt | Available | 1,613 |
| Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk Venetian + 3-Min Monorail LVCC | ~$275/nt | ~$85/nt | Available | 4,790 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Piero's Italian Cuisine | Classic Executive Italian ($$$) | 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr | 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout | $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship) | NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts ($$) | 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall | Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout | $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout | $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Roman Heritage Italian ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout | $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout | $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Southeast Asian & Peking Duck ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout | $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Modern American Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout | $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| FUHU (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Contemporary Pan-Asian ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Room (20–60) • Patio (110) • 275 Buyout | $3,200–$11,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Brezza (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Coastal Italian & Dry-Aged Steaks ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Rooms (16–55) • Terrace • 240 Buyout | $3,000–$10,000 PDR • $36,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Edge Steakhouse (Westgate Resort) | Boutique Prime Steakhouse ($$$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Boardroom PDR (10–28) • 130 Full Buyout | $2,200–$5,500 PDR • $22,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Fresco Italiano (Westgate Resort) | Tuscan Trattoria ($$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Semi-Private Wing (25–65) • 160 Full Buyout | $2,400–$6,200 Group Wing • $19,500+ Buyout | No |
| SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas) | Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse ($$$$) | Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian | Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) | $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR | Yes |
| Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas) | Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout ($$$$) | Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian | Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout | $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian) | Creole Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G | Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout | $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian) | Luxury Contemporary Cantonese ($$$$) | 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout | $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower) | Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo | Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception | $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout | Yes |
| SUGARCANE raw bar grill (The Venetian) | Global Tapas, Raw Bar & Open-Fire Grill ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Havana Room (30–85) • 375 Full Cocktail Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 Havana Room • $45,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| CHICA (The Venetian Restaurant Row) | Elevated Latin & Wine Cellar PDR ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | Wine Cellar PDR (16–45) • Mezzanine • 260 Buyout | $3,000–$9,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib (Howard Hughes Executive Center) | Classic Prime Rib & Seafood ($$$) | 4-min ride east on Flamingo (zero Strip gridlock) | Vintage/Silver Rooms (20–65) • 220 Main Room Buyout | $2,500–$7,500 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Cleaver Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails | Off-Strip Boutique Steakhouse ($$) | 3-min ride straight down Paradise Rd from LVCC | Semi-Private Lounge (25–70) • 210 Full Buyout | $2,200–$6,800 Lounge • $24,000+ Full Buyout | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 in Las Vegas?
Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 takes place December 7–10, 2026 at Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing 4,800+ industry participants.
*Source: Irrigation Show & Education Week Corridor Audit*
### Can exhibitors still book rush printing, 4K monitors, or booth staff for Irrigation Show & Education Week?
Yes. Pre-vetted Las Vegas convention corridor suppliers offer 24-hour rush tension-fabric graphics, retractable banners, 55"–85" 4K monitor/LED wall deliveries, and local W-2 badge-scanning ambassadors without cross-country air-freight fees.
*Source: Irrigation Show & Education Week Corridor Audit*
### What are the best walkable hotels for Irrigation Show & Education Week at Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall)?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties around Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall). Remember to factor Las Vegas's 13.38% hotel tax and $45–$55/night resort fees against the $191 federal GSA lodging benchmark.
*Source: Irrigation Show & Education Week Corridor Audit*