Nov 7–8, 2026 4,500+ B2B Attendees
HBA Remodeling Expo 2026
Home Improvement & Remodeling • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Verified Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (3 Major Shows Mapped)
Nov 21–22, 2026 3,000+ B2B Attendees
Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo 2026
Electronics & Communications • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Nov 21–21, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
Northern Indiana Overland & Outdoor Show 2026
Off-Road & Outdoor Recreation • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (3 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBA Remodeling Expo Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2026-11-07 – 2026-11-08 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (36,000 sq. ft.) | $27–$36/sf (~$6,200 10×10 Est.) | |
| Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-11-21 – 2026-11-22 | 3,000+ B2B Attendees | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Executive Breakout Wing (10 Rooms) (30,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$39/sf (~$6,750 10×10 Est.) | |
| Northern Indiana Overland & Outdoor Show Automotive & Mobility Trade Association & Conference Committee • Automotive & Mobility | 2026-11-21 – 2026-11-21 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (36,000 sq. ft.) | $31–$41/sf (~$6,900 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
IN Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 0 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Fort Wayne is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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