Apr 19–22, 2026 4,200+ B2B Attendees
PSATS Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show 2026
Municipal Equipment & Public Works • Hershey Lodge & Convention Center (Hershey, PA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Oct 14–16, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference 2026
Education Administration & Policy • Hershey Lodge & Convention Center (Hershey, PA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSATS Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-22 | 4,200+ B2B Attendees | Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (11,303 sq. ft.) | $41–$49/sf (~$9,600 10×10 Est.) | |
| PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-10-14 – 2026-10-16 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (18,000 sq. ft.) | $42–$53/sf (~$9,200 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 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
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Hershey 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. Hershey Lodge & 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.
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center offers 665+ 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 Hershey is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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