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# Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show 2026 (Forrest County Multipurpose Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** Jan 22–24, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Forrest County Multipurpose Center (https://conventions.com/venues/forrest-county-multipurpose-center-hattiesburg)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MCA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Livestock
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-cattlemen-s-association-annual-convention-trade-show-hattiesburg/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
Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Agriculture & Livestock to Forrest County Multipurpose Center in Hattiesburg, MS (Jan 22–24, 2026). The MCA convention is a B2B industry event featuring a trade show for ranching equipment, pharmaceuticals, and feed services, frequently hosted at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Zoetis.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Zoetis** (zoetis.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #45

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Agriculture & Livestock Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Agriculture & Livestock Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Zoetis** (Gold (Booth #45) — Agriculture & Livestock): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hattiesburg Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hattiesburg Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Hattiesburg Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Forrest County Multipurpose Center District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Hattiesburg Downtown)** (Northern Italian & Private Wine Rooms, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 12–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,000 – $11,500 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show in Hattiesburg?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show (Forrest County Multipurpose Center, Hattiesburg) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 Hattiesburg EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Forrest County Multipurpose Center for Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show?
Forrest County Multipurpose Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hattiesburg Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Hattiesburg is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.