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# Minnesota Public Works Expo 2026 (National Sports Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** May 13–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** National Sports Center (https://conventions.com/venues/national-sports-center-blaine)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CPW EXPO Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Municipal Infrastructure & Public Works
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/minnesota-public-works-expo-blaine

## 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
Minnesota Public Works Expo brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Municipal Infrastructure & Public Works to National Sports Center in Blaine, MN (May 13–14, 2026). The expo utilizes the indoor field house for heavy equipment displays and technical sessions for municipal engineers and public works directors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Ziegler Power Systems.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Ziegler Power Systems** (zieglercat.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Municipal Infrastructure & Public Works Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Municipal Infrastructure & Public Works Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Ziegler Power Systems** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Public Utilities & Energy Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Blaine Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Blaine Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Blaine Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Blaine Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Blaine Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Minnesota Public Works Expo in Blaine?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Minnesota Public Works Expo (National Sports Center, Blaine) 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 Blaine EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near National Sports Center for Minnesota Public Works Expo?
National Sports Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Blaine Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Blaine is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.