Feb 14–16, 2026 12,000+ B2B Attendees
The Atlanta Shoe Market 2026
Fashion & Footwear Wholesale • Atlanta Exposition Centers (Lake City, US)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
Verified Atlanta Exposition Centers Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at Atlanta Exposition Centers (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Jan 20–21, 2026 4,500+ B2B Attendees
Southeast Flooring Market 2026
Flooring & Interior Surface Wholesale • Atlanta Exposition Centers (Lake City, US)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (2 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Atlanta Exposition Centers
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlanta Shoe Market Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee • Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 2026-02-14 – 2026-02-16 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | Atlanta Exposition Centers Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (15,300 sq. ft.) | $45–$54/sf (~$10,400 10×10 Est.) | |
| Southeast Flooring Market Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2026-01-20 – 2026-01-21 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | Atlanta Exposition Centers Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (15,300 sq. ft.) | $40–$49/sf (~$9,200 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Atlanta Exposition Centers 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.
Lake City Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Atlanta Exposition Centers Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): 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.
Atlanta Exposition Centers Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Atlanta Exposition Centers 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 Lake City is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE.
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