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# Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention 2026 (Freeman Coliseum): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Jan 27–29, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Freeman Coliseum (https://conventions.com/venues/freeman-coliseum-san-antonio)
- **Attendance:** 1,100+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 61+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TGWA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Water Well & Groundwater Industry
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/texas-ground-water-association-annual-convention-san-antonio

## 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
Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention brings 1,100+ B2B professionals and buyers in Water Well & Groundwater Industry to Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, TX (Jan 27–29, 2026). A professional trade show and convention for groundwater contractors, engineers, and suppliers in the Texas region. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Franklin Electric.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Franklin Electric** (franklin-electric.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Water Well & Groundwater Industry 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 • Water Well & Groundwater Industry Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Franklin Electric** (Gold (Booth #305) — Water Well & Groundwater Industry): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa** (undefined) — ~$310/nt show week vs. ~$223/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Grand Hyatt San Antonio** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$203/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$178/nt off-peak (Available)
- **San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$178/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$178/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$178/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Freeman Coliseum for Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention?
Freeman Coliseum is surrounded by 4,654+ convention corridor rooms anchored by JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for San Antonio is $178/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.