Ellis County Expo Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Ellis County Expo Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $235–$300/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Ellis County Expo Center M | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Waxahachie Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Ellis County Expo Center M | ~$320/nt Off-peak: $260/nt | Available | |
 Waxahachie Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Ellis County Expo Center M | ~$300/nt Off-peak: $240/nt | Available |
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
TX 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. Ellis County Expo Center 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.
Ellis County Expo Center offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Waxahachie is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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Other Waxahachie Convention & Buyout Venues
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- Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center100,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Greater Columbus Convention Center1,800,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center800,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Waxahachie Conventions
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- New Mexico Dental Association Fiesta 2026Jun 4–6, 2026 • 1,800+ B2B Attendees
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