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# Texas Water Utilities Association Central Texas Regional Conference 2026 (Somervell County Expo Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** Mar 11–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Somervell County Expo Center (https://conventions.com/venues/somervell-county-expo-center-glen-rose)
- **Attendance:** 600+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TWUA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Water & Wastewater Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/texas-water-utilities-association-central-texas-regional-conference-glen-rose/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
Texas Water Utilities Association Central Texas Regional Conference brings 600+ B2B professionals and buyers in Water & Wastewater Management to Somervell County Expo Center in Glen Rose, TX (Mar 11–12, 2026). This regional conference provides professional development and technical training for water utility operators and engineers across Central Texas. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Ferguson.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Ferguson** (ferguson.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Water & Wastewater Management 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 & Wastewater Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Ferguson** (Gold (Booth #22) — Water & Wastewater Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Somervell County Expo Center for Texas Water Utilities Association Central Texas Regional Conference?
Somervell County Expo Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Glen Rose Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Glen Rose 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.