Jan 22–24, 2027 12,000+ B2B Attendees
McAllen International Car Show 2027
Consumer Vehicles & Aftermarket • McAllen Convention Center (McAllen, TX)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
Verified McAllen Convention Center Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at McAllen Convention Center (3 Major Shows Mapped)
Mar 12–14, 2027 4,500+ B2B Attendees
South Texas Home Expo 2027
Residential Construction & Renovation • McAllen Convention Center (McAllen, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Nov 14–15, 2026 1,500+ B2B Attendees
All Star Card Show McAllen 2026
Collectibles & Memorabilia • McAllen Convention Center (McAllen, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (3 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at McAllen Convention Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen International Car Show Automotive & Mobility Trade Association & Conference Committee • Automotive & Mobility | 2027-01-22 – 2027-01-24 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $34–$42/sf (~$8,100 10×10 Est.) | |
| South Texas Home Expo Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2027-03-12 – 2027-03-14 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $31–$40/sf (~$7,000 10×10 Est.) | |
| All Star Card Show McAllen Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-11-14 – 2026-11-15 | 1,500+ B2B Attendees | McAllen Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (60,000 sq. ft.) | $28–$36/sf (~$6,550 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month McAllen 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
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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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. McAllen Convention 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.
McAllen Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
McAllen Convention Center offers 2,500+ 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 McAllen is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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- DCU Center100,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Decatur Conference Center55,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
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Upcoming McAllen Conventions
Full Calendar →- Atlantic Schools Business Officials Association Annual Conference 2026Jun 10–12, 2026 • 550+ B2B Attendees
- ATU International Training & Legislative Conference 2026Sep 14–18, 2026 • 750+ B2B Attendees
- Spring Crafts & More Show 2027Mar 20–21, 2027 • 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026Oct 12–14, 2026 • 33,000+ B2B Attendees
- AUSA Annual Meeting 2027October 11–13, 2027 • 34,000+ Attendees
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