# McKenna Yost Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/mckenna-yost-convention-center-mattoon/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/mckenna-yost-convention-center-mattoon
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Mattoon Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Mattoon, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at McKenna Yost Convention Center (Downtown Convention Corridor, Mattoon, IL)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at McKenna Yost Convention Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2026](https://conventions.com/events/mattoon-chamber-business-expo-1605)** — Mar 5–5, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Coles County Class E Trade Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/coles-county-class-e-trade-show-1605)** — Apr 23–23, 2026 | 550+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo** (Mattoon B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-03-05 – 2026-03-05 | 650+ B2B Attendees | McKenna Yost Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In
- **Coles County Class E Trade Show** (Mattoon B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-04-23 – 2026-04-23 | 550+ B2B Attendees | McKenna Yost Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In

## 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