August 5–8, 2027 12,000+ Attendees
QuakeCon Gaylord Texan 2027
Bethesda & id Software North American PC Gaming & Esports Expo
9.1 / 10 Gaylord Resort Sellout
Verified Gaylord Texan Resort Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) (1 Major Shows Mapped)
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Gaylord Texan Resort Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: Not yet verified • Best Value Window: Ask the venue sales team for open need-dates
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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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Dallas, TX. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (DFW) operates in a Right-to-Work State environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians.
U.S. BLS OEWS + Venue Operations
In Dallas, TX (ZIP 75202), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.25% (6.25% state + 2.0% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the TX commercial electricity average is 8.96¢/kWh.
State Revenue + U.S. EIA
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