RICHMOND, VA • CAD FLOOR PLANS, HALL CAPACITIES, RIGGING & FREIGHT DOCKS

Greater Richmond Convention Center Floor Plans, Exhibit Hall Specs & Loading Docks

Inspect hall-by-hall square footage, theater/banquet setup capacities, ceiling rigging clearances (32' 0" – 40' 0"), slab floor loads, Edlen/utility floor-box grids, 50 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal, and Union Jurisdiction exhibitor self-install rules at Greater Richmond Convention Center.

VenueScore™ 8.4/10 Union Jurisdiction
Address: Downtown Convention Corridor, Richmond, VA
Airport (RIC): 18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare from RIC)
FY27 GSA Cap: $168/nt • $69/day M&IE
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Structural Engineering, Ceiling Clearances & Setup Capacities

Greater Richmond Convention Center Hall-by-Hall Specifications (3 Spaces)

700,000 sq. ft.
Hall / Ballroom Net Sq. Ft. Clear Ceiling Column Grid & Floor Boxes Floor Load Max 10×10s Theater / Banquet
Greater Richmond Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)
Divisible into 2–3 independent halls with floor utility boxes on 30' × 30' centers.
178,000 sq. ft. 32' 0" – 40' 0" 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss 350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab 962 18,737 Theater / 13,185 Banquet
Greater Richmond Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary
Carpeted acoustic plenary ballroom with pre-function registration concourse.
126,000 sq. ft. 24' 0" 100% Pillarless 150 lbs / sq. ft. 630 13,263 Theater / 9,333 Banquet
Greater Richmond Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (36 Rooms)
Bundled alongside contiguous exhibit hall licenses.
105,000 sq. ft. 14' 0" – 16' 0" Pillarless airwall pods 100 lbs / sq. ft. Tabletop Sponsors 30–350 per room
Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Greater Richmond Convention Center

Greater Richmond Convention Center Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

700,000 sq. ft. total exhibit/event footprint, 178,000 sq. ft. largest contiguous span, 36 configurable breakout rooms, max clear height 32' 0" – 40' 0".

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, 32' 0" – 40' 0" rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.
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Greater Richmond Convention Center Operations

Greater Richmond Convention Center Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

50 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal • Union Jurisdiction. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

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377 Pre-Screened Richmond Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Richmond Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Greater Richmond Convention Center)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Richmond specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show Richmond Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Richmond again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

52 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Entertainment

Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts

Typical Scope: $2,500 – $35,000
Vetted roster: Always Entertaining!, Silverado Productions +50 more
44 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC & Event Planners

Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production

Typical Scope: $10,000 – $150,000
Vetted roster: Activity Planners, Inc., Baskow Talent +42 more
41 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Speaker / Lecturer

Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists

Typical Scope: $5,000 – $50,000
Vetted roster: Operations Service Systems, Rudy International +39 more
33 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Photography Services

Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns

Typical Scope: $2,000 – $7,500
Vetted roster: David Braun Photography, LLC, Christie's Photographic Solutions +31 more
33 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Other Miscellaneous Services

In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality

Typical Scope: $2,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Scootaround Inc., Professional Document Products +31 more
27 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Exhibitor & Decorator Services

Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews

Typical Scope: $8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, GES Logistics +25 more
26 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual

Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: Freeman Audio Visual, Total Show Technology +24 more
20 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Transportation

Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops

Typical Scope: $1,200 – $25,000
Vetted roster: Presidential Transportation, Bell Trans/Limousines & Buses +18 more
17 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial

Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: A Vegas Expression, Aurora Event Team +15 more
16 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Ads, Banners & Graphics

Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel

Typical Scope: $600 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Color Reflections +14 more
14 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Security

Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware

Typical Scope: $1,600 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Security Unlimited, DTA Security Services, LLC +12 more
13 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Models & Talent Agency

Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts

Typical Scope: $2,000 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Jewel of the Desert Productions, Novelty Entertainment +11 more
12 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Promotional Gifts

Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $20,000
Vetted roster: Say it with Style - Promotional Products Giveaways, Sky High Marketing +10 more
8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Printing Service

Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops

Typical Scope: $400 – $6,500
Vetted roster: American Printing, Design One Printing +6 more
7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Florist

50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces

Typical Scope: $500 – $5,000
Vetted roster: Flora Couture, Miss Daisy +5 more
5 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Interpreter-Translator

Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $6,500
Vetted roster: Preston Bass Interpreting Services, Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. +3 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Massage Therapy

In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $5,500
Vetted roster: Hired Hands Massage Therapy, Canyon Ranch® Spa + Fitness +2 more
3 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Pack, Ship & Delivery Services

Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: PSS - Postal & Shipping Services, Skyline Moving Service +1 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Balloons

Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops

Typical Scope: $600 – $4,000
Vetted roster: Mr Balloon Co, Sin City Balloons +2 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Amusements & Games

Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets

Typical Scope: $2,500 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE & ES, LLC), AGR Las Vegas +2 more
1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Green Eco-Friendly Services

Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $10,000
Vetted roster: REpetal, LLC
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Greater Richmond Convention Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Richmond 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. Greater Richmond Convention Center 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.

Greater Richmond Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines

Greater Richmond Convention 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 Richmond is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE.

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