# Extraco Events Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/extraco-events-center-waco/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/extraco-events-center-waco
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Waco Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Waco, TX
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Extraco Events Center (Downtown Convention District, Waco, TX)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Extraco Events Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention 2026](https://conventions.com/events/texas-ground-water-association-annual-convention-waco)** — Jan 20–23, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Texas Cotton Ginners' Association Annual Meeting and Cotton Trade Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/texas-cotton-ginners-association-annual-meeting-and-cotton-trade-show-waco)** — Mar 26–27, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention** (Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-01-20 – 2026-01-23 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Extraco Events Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (21,600 sq. ft.) | $27–$35/sf (~$6,400 10×10 Est.)
- **Texas Cotton Ginners' Association Annual Meeting and Cotton Trade Show** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-03-26 – 2026-03-27 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Extraco Events Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (21,600 sq. ft.) | $27–$37/sf (~$5,950 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **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