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# Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza 2026 (Jackson Fairgrounds): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/jackson-fairgrounds-jackson

- **Dates:** Aug 7–9, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Jackson Fairgrounds (https://conventions.com/venues/jackson-fairgrounds-jackson)
- **Attendance:** 30,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,666+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MWE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Outdoor Recreation & Tourism
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mississippi-wildlife-extravaganza-1501/exhibitors

## 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 Wildlife Extravaganza brings 30,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Outdoor Recreation & Tourism to Jackson Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS (Aug 7–9, 2026). The Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza is the state's oldest and largest outdoor show, held annually at the Mississippi Trade Mart on the Jackson Fairgrounds. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Primos Hunting, Southern AgCredit.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks** (mdwfp.com — Title / Presenting, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor • Booth #100
- **Academy Sports + Outdoors** (academy.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #500
- **Primos Hunting** (primos.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Island Exhibitor • Booth #450
- **Southern AgCredit** (southernagcredit.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #250
- **Bass Pro Shops** (basspro.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #210
- **Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation** (msfbins.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #120
- **Yamaha Watercraft** (yamaha-motor.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #804

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Outdoor Recreation & Tourism 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 • Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks** (Title / Presenting (Booth #100) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Academy Sports + Outdoors** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #500) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Primos Hunting** (Gold (Booth #450) — Hunting Accessories): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Southern AgCredit** (Gold (Booth #250) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Bass Pro Shops** (Gold (Booth #210) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation** (Silver (Booth #120) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Yamaha Watercraft** (Exhibitor (Booth #804) — Outdoor Recreation & Tourism): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Jackson Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Jackson Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Jackson Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Jackson Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Jackson 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 Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza in Jackson?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza (Jackson Fairgrounds, Jackson) 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 Jackson EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Jackson Fairgrounds for Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza?
Jackson Fairgrounds is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Jackson Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Jackson 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.