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# Montana Association of Counties Annual Conference 2026 (Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/lewis-and-clark-fairgrounds-and-exhibit-hall-helena

- **Dates:** Sep 20–23, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall (https://conventions.com/venues/lewis-and-clark-fairgrounds-and-exhibit-hall-helena)
- **Attendance:** 500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MACo 2026 Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Municipal Government & Public Works
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/montana-association-of-counties-annual-conference-helena/registration

## 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
Montana Association of Counties Annual Conference brings 500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Municipal Government & Public Works to Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall in Helena, MT (Sep 20–23, 2026). The Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds serves as a primary venue for MACo's legislative and administrative training sessions for county officials. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Nationwide.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Nationwide** (nationwide.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Municipal Government & 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 Government & Public Works Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Nationwide** (Gold (Booth #10) — Municipal Government & Public Works): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Helena Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Helena 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 Montana Association of Counties Annual Conference in Helena?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Montana Association of Counties Annual Conference (Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, Helena) 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 Helena EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall for Montana Association of Counties Annual Conference?
Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Helena Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Helena 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.