contractors, construction tech and safety · Aurora
ABC Convention 2027Exhibitor guide for Aurora: booth costs, key dates, deadlines
Ten feet, two days, 200 craft champions: ABC Convention 2027 booths in Aurora
- Event dates
- March 9–11, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- March 9–10, 2027 (Tuesday 3:30–5 p.m. grand opening; Wednesday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., staffed from 11 a.m.)
- Venue
- Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora
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Quick answers
ABC Convention 2027 in 30 seconds
ABC Convention is the national convention of Associated Builders and Contractors, the merit shop construction association, held March 9 to 11, 2027, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, near Denver. The expo opens for a grand opening on March 9 and a full day on March 10, when the National Craft Championships put 200+ craft competitors to work in the same hall, per ABC. Exhibitors sell technology, tools, safety, workforce and insurance services. Space is a furnished standard booth with table, chairs and drape at $4,500 for members and $5,000 for nonmembers. Purple supplies the graphics, counters and screens that fit it.
- When is ABC Convention 2027?
- March 9–11, 2027, at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora.
- When is the ABC Convention exhibit hall open?
- March 9–10, 2027 (Tuesday 3:30–5 p.m. grand opening; Wednesday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., staffed from 11 a.m.).
- How big is ABC Convention?
- not confirmed yet (2026 edition).
- What does a 10×20 booth cost all-in at ABC Convention?
- A Purple rental runs $7,500 – $15,000 with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle included. ABC Convention bills space and show services separately.
- At ABC Convention, what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- Early-bird registration deadline: January 15, 2027.
Official ABC Convention 2027 links: ABC Convention 2027 hotelsABC Convention 2027 scheduleABC Convention 2027 booth space
Contractors & specialty trades · Aurora · 2027
200+
apprentices and craft pros testing in 11 crafts beside the booths, per ABC source
Everything about ABC Convention 2027 in one place
ABC Convention 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | ABC Convention 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | March 9–11, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | March 9–10, 2027 (Tuesday 3:30–5 p.m. grand opening; Wednesday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., staffed from 11 a.m.) source |
| Venue | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019 |
| Organizer | Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) |
| Size (2026) | not confirmed yet source |
| Next deadline | Early-bird registration deadline: January 15, 2027 source |
| Nearest airport | Denver International Airport (DEN) 6.9 miles, about 11 minutes, from Gaylord Rockies, per ABC; ABC lists Lyft and Uber for the trip |
| Hotels | Gaylord Rockies at $289 per night plus a $28 resort fee and tax, guaranteed until February 12, 2027 Official hotel page → |
| Official website | abcconvention.abc.org |
Official ABC Convention resources
ABC Convention 2027 calendar
ABC Convention 2027 dates and deadlines
Every date the organizer has published for ABC Convention, in order, with a link to the page that states it. We highlight the next one.
01 Purple at ABC Convention 2027
Ten feet, two days, 200 craft champions: ABC Convention 2027 booths in Aurora
ABC's national convention fills Gaylord Rockies with merit shop contractors, chapter leaders, apprentices competing in the National Craft Championships and student construction management teams. The expo sells furnished tabletop booths, and we make yours the one contractors remember.
- Mar 9–11, 2027 · Aurora
- Expo March 9–10
- 200+ craft competitors
What makes ABC Convention different, and how we build for it
ABC Convention is the national meeting of Associated Builders and Contractors, the association of merit shop commercial and industrial contractors.Its expo is small and furnished: standard 10×10 booths with a table, chairs and pipe and drape, open for a 90-minute grand opening on Tuesday and a working day on Wednesday. What makes it unlike any other contractor show is that the National Craft Championships run in the same hall: more than 200 apprentices and craft professionals take their practical tests in 11 crafts while contractor owners, chapter staff and recruiters watch, eat lunch and walk the booths.
Technology, safety and workforce answers they can bring back to a commercial or industrial firm, explained in a few minutes at a table.
Partners for training, apprenticeship and member programs that can scale across a state chapter.
Tools, PPE and training products seen up close, plus employers who want to talk careers.
Your team in Aurora
How Purple runs ABC Convention 2027 at Gaylord Rockies
For a furnished ABC booth, the backdrop, table throw and counter wraps come off our printers in Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas, boxed in labeled cases. They ship through Shepard as the exhibitor portal directs, and the Purple project manager, on ABC's setup wristband list, finishes the booth before the 3 p.m. deadline with the labor the show requires and packs out before 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Inside ABC Convention 2027
Rules that shape your ABC Convention booth
Move-in runs 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 9, with a 3 p.m. finish line ahead of the Grand Opening; larger booths must ask ABC for extra time. We pick tool-free frames that one person can raise.
Everything must be removed or scheduled to ship through Shepard by 7 p.m. on March 10; items left behind go to Shepard's warehouse at the exhibitor's expense. We prepare outbound labels before the show opens.
Nonmembers may exhibit at ABC Convention but must connect with a local ABC chapter to be vetted for fit. We schedule production after the booth is confirmed, so no graphics are printed before approval.
Booths must be staffed 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, though booths open at 8 a.m. We design for a team of two who can run the booth through the craft competition lunch.
Team members who come only for setup must have their credentials submitted and receive a set-up wristband. Our project manager's name goes on that list with your staff.
Programs worth planning for
200+ apprentices and craft professionals in 11 crafts and 15 competitions, March 9 to 11, 2027; competitor registration runs December 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
The 37th annual gala on March 10, 2027, honoring member projects and the contractor of the year; a separate ticketed evening event.
University teams run a simulated general contracting project March 9 to 11, 2027, with presentations open to view on March 10.
ABC Convention is the merit shop contractors' national meeting with a furnished tabletop expo; choose it over the AGC Convention when your buyers are ABC members and chapters and a compact, low-cost presence fits your plan. See how ABC Convention compares with every construction and equipment show we build for →
02 Booths & pricing for ABC Convention 2027
ABC Convention 2027 booth rates and what the tabletop includes
ABC sells a furnished standard 10×10 booth at $4,500 for members and $5,000 for nonmembers in 2027, and its exhibitor FAQ notes that larger booths can ask for extra move-in time. Inside an ABC tabletop booth we supply what fits: a printed backdrop or fabric back wall, a fitted table throw, a lit counter, a screen stand and shipping through Shepard.
Product demos, two-person teams
Shown: ABC Compressors, a Purple inline booth
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Multiple product lines, a small meeting nook
Pictured: IMS, a Purple inline booth
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Hanging sign, open floor plan, lounge
Above: Eonmetall, a Purple island exhibit
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Demo stations plus private meetings
Shown: a Purple large-format exhibit for Amazon
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's ABC Convention price
- Design work and a 3D rendering, with revisions until the ABC Convention layout is right
- Structure, graphics printed for ABC Convention, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and power distribution inside your ABC Convention booth
- Installation and dismantle, with our project manager on the floor
- Show-service orders and deadlines for ABC Convention, tracked on your behalf
Billed by ABC Convention and its contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to Associated Builders and Contractors)
- Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the ABC Convention space rate
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the ABC Convention venue requires
Rates to plan with for ABC Convention:
- Standard booth, 2027 10×10 with 6-foot table, two chairs, sign, pipe and drape: $4,500 members, $5,000 nonmembers source
- Hotel, 2027 Gaylord Rockies $289 per night plus $28 resort fee and 12.75% tax source
- Purple tabletop kit Printed backdrop, fitted table throw and lit counter, quoted per booth; rental booths from $7,500 for a 10×20 source
We estimate each of these on your ABC Convention proposal, so the total is on paper before you sign.
The prices above are all-in 2026 rental ranges covering design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds for ABC Convention are quoted per project. Run your ABC Convention numbers in the booth cost calculator and the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send your ABC Convention booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. We reply within one business day and send a rendering and a fixed proposal, usually within a week. No charge.
Ready-made booths for ABC Convention 2027
Rental booths with one all-in price
Four of our ready-made designs with one all-in price for a show at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center: design, production, shipping, install, dismantle and the show paperwork. Pick one and we send a rendering with your graphics within 24 hours.
Built-In Display Shelving and Large TVFrom $27,400 all-in10 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Lounge Sofas and Branded Tower CounterFrom $27,150 all-in10 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Lit Header and Stone Sample WallsFrom $54,000 all-in10 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Square Hanging SignFrom $30,900 all-in7 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
All booth rentals with one all-in price10×20 rentals20×20 rentalsHow all-in pricing works
The booth we would build for ABC Convention 2027
The craft-table booth next to the championships
ABC sells one furnished booth with a 6-foot table, and the hall is shared with a national skills contest. The play is a tabletop that reads like a tool crib: one product people can pick up, one sharp line for merit shop owners, and a backdrop that holds its own beside welding booths and electrical rigs.
Fabric back wall
A tension-fabric wall in front of the pipe and drape with the one result a contractor cares about, printed large enough to read from the competition aisle.
Pick-it-up table
ABC's 6-foot table under a fitted throw, with the tool, PPE or sensor out of the box and a tablet showing it on a real job.
Chapter corner
Two chairs and a small sign naming the ABC chapters or training programs you already work with, for chapter leaders walking the floor.
The demo
Keep the demo under three minutes and physical: a tool that fits a gloved hand, a safety device that clicks, or an app logging a toolbox talk. During the Wednesday craft competition lunch, connect it to what the competitors are doing in front of everyone.
The meetings
There are no meeting rooms in the expo package; book owner and chapter meetings ahead for the Wednesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. staffed window, or around the Opening Celebration and the Excellence in Construction Awards Gala that evening.
Built by merit shop crews. Backed by tools that last.
Read before you design for ABC Convention 2027
ABC Convention 2027 expo rules at Gaylord Rockies: the standard booth, move-in and Shepard
ABC's expo is a carpeted floor of standard booths beside the National Craft Championships at Gaylord Rockies. The 2027 exhibitor FAQ sets what each booth includes, one morning to build and a four-hour pack-out on Wednesday.
| Rule | What the manual says | What it means for your booth |
|---|---|---|
| 01Standard booth | 10 ft by 10 ft at $4,500 for ABC members or $5,000 for nonmembers, with a 6 ft table, two chairs, name sign, pipe and drape and wastebasket source | This is ABC's own standard space, so the build is a backwall, a dressed table or counter and one demo screen sized for safety and workforce tools. |
| 02Move-in hours | Tuesday, March 9, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with every booth set by 3 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. Grand Opening source | Seven hours on one morning leaves no slack for a late truck, so freight goes through Shepard in advance rather than on move-in day. |
| 03Larger booth setup | Exhibitors with larger booths that need more setup time email ABC to arrange it (2027 FAQ) source | A multi-space footprint can ask for extra hours, which we request as soon as the floor drawing for Aurora is fixed. |
| 04Carpet rule | Not required for 2027 because the hall is already carpeted; carpet, furniture and shipping are scheduled through Shepard source | Skipping the carpet order trims the budget; we add padding or a branded rug only when the design calls for it. |
| 05Power and Wi-Fi | Electrical, Wi-Fi and catering ordered from Gaylord Rockies through the exhibitor portal provided after booking source | Power is a resort order, not a Shepard one, so the lighting and screen load goes on the Gaylord form with its own deadline. |
| 06Wednesday move-out | Wednesday, March 10, 3 to 7 p.m.; items not removed or set to ship through Shepard by 7 p.m. go to Shepard's warehouse at the exhibitor's cost source | Teardown starts at the Wednesday close, so labels and the bill of lading are filled in before the last hour of the expo. |
| 07Staffing hours | Booth entry Wednesday from 8 a.m., with staffing required only from 11 a.m. to the 3 p.m. close source | The early access lets a team restock samples and test screens before the floor opens at 11 a.m. on the busier second day. |
In Aurora, your team walks into a booth that is already lit and stocked. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
Compact booths for merit shop contractor buyers at ABC Convention
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
KLEEMANN showed its products through hands-on displays and clear digital explanations in a compact footprint, the same job an ABC tabletop booth has to do: make a tool, safety product or platform understandable in a few minutes next to a live craft competition.
Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →“From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. They designed and built a beautiful trade show exhibit that exceeded my expectations and helped our company stand out. We received many compliments on our booth.”
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04 Designing for construction technology, tool, safety, workforce, insurance and business service companies selling to merit shop commercial and industrial contractors at ABC Convention
Designing an ABC Convention tabletop that stands out beside the craft championships
1Ninety minutes to set the tone
The Expo Hall Grand Opening runs only 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, right after move-in closes at 2:30 p.m. We design the booth to stand up in under two hours with tool-free fabric frames, so the team is dressed and ready when the hall opens.
2Compete with the championships
On Wednesday the National Craft Championships fill the same hall, and every eye goes to welders, electricians and plumbers working against the clock. We give the booth one bright craft-related demo, a tool someone can pick up, so visitors turn from the competition to you.
3Hotel carpet, short teardown
The Gaylord Rockies hall is already carpeted, so no flooring is needed, and move-out runs only 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. We pack everything in one or two cases with Shepard labels ready, so nothing is rerouted to Shepard's warehouse at your cost.
Chapter-friendly messaging
Nonmember exhibitors are vetted through a local ABC chapter, and chapter leaders walk the floor looking for partners. We put a clear line on the back wall about what you do for merit shop members and leave room for a chapter program or training credential.
Concept rendering
A rendering like this comes with every proposal
The 3D view shows layout, graphics, lighting and product positions before we cut a panel, and we revise it until the ABC Convention booth is right. Pictured: a Purple concept for sensei.
Start my ABC Convention conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at ABC Convention 2027
ABC Convention puts exhibitors, a craft competition and contractor events in one Gaylord Rockies hall over two days. This is how each part shapes a booth, from ABC's 2027 schedule and exhibitor FAQ.
Expo Hall Grand Opening
Tuesday, March 9, 3:30 to 5 p.m., a ticketed reception right before the Opening General Session.
Our advice Booths must be finished by 3 p.m.; plan a two-hour build at most.
Expo day and National Craft Championships
Wednesday, March 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the craft competition and lunch in the hall from noon.
Our advice Staffing is required 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the lunch hours bring the biggest crowd.
Construction Management Competition
University teams present a simulated general contracting project; presentations can be viewed March 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our advice Recruiters and education companies find students here between sessions.
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ABC Convention 2027 move-in, Shepard shipping and Gaylord Rockies orders
Move-in is Tuesday, March 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the Grand Opening at 3:30 p.m. means each booth stands complete by 3; move-out is Wednesday, March 10, from 3 to 7 p.m., with anything not shipped by 7 p.m. rerouted to Shepard's warehouse at the exhibitor's cost. Shepard handles shipping, furniture and carpet, while Wi-Fi, electrical and catering are ordered from Gaylord Rockies through its exhibitor portal. Our project manager books the Shepard inbound shipment, files setup wristband names and finishes the build with whatever labor Shepard and Gaylord Rockies require.
This building's hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines for ABC Convention exhibitors are in our Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center exhibitor guide.
What Purple handles
- Printed backdrops and fitted table throws for ABC's furnished booth
- Lit counters, screen stands and tool displays that pack in one case
- Shepard inbound and outbound shipping labels and forms
- Gaylord Rockies power and Wi-Fi orders
- Graphics for merit shop owners and ABC chapter leaders
- Reuse for AGC, CFMA or regional ABC chapter events
Your ABC Convention timeline, from move-in back
ABC Convention 2027 hotel cutoff at Gaylord Rockies: February 12, 2027. The conference rate is guaranteed until February 12, 2027; room block forms are due January 25, 2027, and booths must be set by 3 p.m. on March 9.
For ABC Convention, we need design sign-off by December 2026.
- November 2026Reserve the booth (nonmembers start with a local ABC chapter for vetting); brief us on graphics and demo.
- December 2026Design sign-off for backdrop, table throw and counter; order power and Wi-Fi through the Gaylord Rockies portal.
- January 2027Printing in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop; early-bird registration closes January 15 and the hotel group form January 25.
- February 2027Freight to Shepard per the exhibitor portal; hotel block cutoff February 12.
- March 9–10, 2027Move-in Tuesday morning, Grand Opening 3:30 p.m., expo day Wednesday and move-out 3 to 7 p.m.
Purple's planning timeline for ABC Convention. Your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule set the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines, and we confirm each one against your booth when you book.
Printable ABC Convention budget & deadline sheetBefore you book ABC Convention 2027
What ABC Convention exhibitors sort out before Aurora
Booth staffing is not required until 11 a.m. on Wednesday even though booths open at 8 a.m., so use the early hours to watch the craft competition and meet chapter staff. source
Lead retrieval access codes for Cvent LeadCapture arrive by email at least two weeks before the show; make sure the main exhibitor contact assigns staff before travel. source
Exhibitor tickets cover the Grand Opening, Opening General Session, Opening Celebration and Wednesday lunch; buy the upgrade if you want staff at the industry insight sessions and the Closing Night Celebration. source
Wi-Fi, electrical and catering are ordered from Gaylord Rockies, not Shepard, through a separate exhibitor portal sent after booking; order both early. source
Group room blocks need the group form and rooming list by January 25, 2027, almost three weeks before the February 12 individual cutoff. source
Who you meet on the floor
ABC's members are commercial and industrial contractors who attend for the awards, the economic update and the expo.
The National Board of Directors meets at the convention, and chapter executives look for partners for member programs.
The National Craft Championships bring 200+ competitors and their instructors to the hall, per ABC.
University teams compete in the Construction Management Competition and present on March 10.
Side by side
ABC Convention vs ACCA Conference & Expo vs MCAA Annual Convention: 2027 at a glance
| ABC Convention | ACCA Conference & Expo | MCAA Annual Convention | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | March 9–11, 2027 | March 10–12, 2027 | March 7–11, 2027 |
| Where | Aurora, CO · Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center | National Harbor, MD · Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | San Diego, CA · Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina |
| Size | Not published | 100+ exhibitors listed for ACCA 2027 | Not published |
| Main buyers | Merit shop contractor owners | Residential and light commercial HVACR owners | Mechanical contracting firm owners |
| Booth space | Standard booth, 2027: 10×10 with 6-foot table, two chairs, sign, pipe and drape: $4,500 members, $5,000 nonmembers | Booth space, 2027: $50 per sq. ft. for ACCA members; $65 for nonmembers | Exhibit booth: Typically 8×10 with 6-foot table and sign, $0 for qualifying companies, per MCAA |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to ABC Convention 2027
Getting to ABC Convention 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Denver International Airport (DEN)
6.9 miles, about 11 minutes, from Gaylord Rockies, per ABC; ABC lists Lyft and Uber for the trip
Stay
Gaylord Rockies at $289 per night plus a $28 resort fee and tax, guaranteed until February 12, 2027
Park
Parking at the resort is set by Gaylord Rockies; ABC's travel page lists rideshare from the airport
Find the venue
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019
Travel facts from abcconvention.abc.org.
ABC Convention by the numbers
ABC Convention year by year
How ABC Convention 2027 compares with other construction and equipment shows
The construction and equipment shows closest to ABC Convention on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our construction and equipment exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Precast ShowNational Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) | February 3–5, 2027 | Salt Lake City, UT | Nearly 5,000 attendees · 369 booths (2026) |
| ATSSA Convention & Traffic ExpoAmerican Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) | February 5–9, 2027 | Long Beach, CA | 240+ exhibitors (2026) |
| NDA Demolition Convention & ExpoNational Demolition Association (NDA) | February 17–20, 2027 | Fort Worth, TX | – |
| ASCE2027American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | March 1–5, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA | ASCE2028 announced for Seattle exhibitors |
| MCAA Annual ConventionMechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) | March 7–11, 2027 | San Diego, CA | not confirmed yet (2026) |
| ABC ConventionAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) | March 9–11, 2027 | Aurora, CO | not confirmed yet (2026) |
| ACCA Conference & ExpoAir Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) | March 10–12, 2027 | National Harbor, MD | 100+ exhibitors (2027) |
| ACI Concrete Convention (Spring)American Concrete Institute (ACI) | March 21–24, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 50+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Hard Hat ExpoLee Trade Shows | March 24–25, 2027 | Syracuse, NY | 135+ exhibitors (2026) |
| AGC Annual ConventionAssociated General Contractors of America (AGC) | April 6–8, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ | 90+ exhibitors (2026) |
ABC Convention exhibitor questions
ABC Convention 2027 exhibitor questions
When and where is ABC Convention 2027?
March 9 to 11, 2027, per ABC, in the Gaylord Rockies convention hall at Aurora, Colorado, a short drive from Denver International. The exhibit hall is open March 9 and 10.
How much is a booth at ABC Convention 2027?
$4,500 for ABC members and $5,000 for nonmembers for a standard 10×10, per ABC's exhibitor FAQ. The booth includes a 6-foot table, two chairs, a company name sign, pipe and drape and a wastebasket.
What are the ABC Convention expo hours?
Tuesday, March 9, 3:30 to 5 p.m. for the Expo Hall Grand Opening, and Wednesday, March 10, when booths open at 8 a.m. and must be staffed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., per ABC. The National Craft Championships and lunch share the hall on Wednesday.
When is move-in and move-out at ABC Convention?
Move-in is Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and ABC wants every booth finished by 3 p.m.; move-out is Wednesday, March 10, 3 to 7 p.m. Items not removed or scheduled to ship with Shepard by 7 p.m. go to Shepard's warehouse at the exhibitor's expense.
Can a nonmember exhibit at ABC Convention?
Nonmembers may exhibit, at $5,000 for a standard booth, but ABC asks them to connect with a local ABC chapter to be vetted for fit first. ABC's chapter directory on abc.org lists the chapters.
Who is the general contractor for ABC Convention 2027?
Shepard is the general services contractor, handling shipping, furniture rental and carpet, per ABC. Wi-Fi, electrical and catering are ordered from the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center through its online exhibitor portal.
Do we need carpet for an ABC Convention booth?
Carpet is optional: ABC says the exhibit hall is already carpeted this year. Exhibitors who want their own flooring can order it through Shepard.
How does lead retrieval work at ABC Convention?
Through Cvent's LeadCapture app, per ABC. Each exhibitor gets a unique access code by email at least two weeks before the show, and the main contact assigns booth staff in the lead retrieval portal.
What is the hotel rate for ABC Convention 2027?
$289 per night at Gaylord Rockies, plus a $28 resort fee and 12.75% tax, per ABC. The rate is guaranteed until February 12, 2027, and group forms and rooming lists for room blocks are due January 25, 2027.
What are the National Craft Championships at ABC Convention?
ABC's national skills contest for apprentices and craft professionals: 200+ competitors in 11 crafts and 15 competitions, held March 9 to 11, 2027, per ABC. The practical tests can be watched in the Expo Hall on Wednesday, and lunch is served there from noon to 3 p.m.
What does an exhibitor ticket include at ABC Convention?
The Expo Hall Grand Opening, the Opening General Session, the Opening Celebration and lunch in the exhibit hall on March 10, per ABC. Upgrades add the industry insight sessions and the Closing Night Celebration.
Is ABC Convention worth it with such short expo hours?
It can be if your buyers are merit shop contractors and ABC chapters, because the people in the hall are owners, chapter leaders and craft trainers rather than general visitors. The staffed hours total about five and a half, so book meetings ahead and keep the booth simple to set.
What is the difference between ABC Convention and the AGC Convention?
ABC represents merit shop commercial and industrial contractors and sells furnished tabletop booths for two short expo days near Denver in March 2027. AGC represents general and specialty contractors and holds a three-day Contractor Solutions Expo with 100+ exhibitors in Phoenix in April 2027.
Before you sign for ABC Convention
Five things to ask every builder quoting ABC Convention:
- Can your backdrop and counter be set by one or two people between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on move-in day?
- Will you prepare the Shepard inbound and outbound shipping so nothing is rerouted after the 7 p.m. Wednesday cutoff?
- How will you fit graphics and a screen to ABC's 6-foot table, two chairs and pipe and drape without breaking show rules?
- Will you order power and Wi-Fi through the Gaylord Rockies portal, separate from Shepard?
- Can the same kit work at regional ABC chapter events and at the AGC Convention later in 2027?
What ABC Convention exhibitors ask us
It is only a table. Is a custom look worth it? Yes, because every booth starts from the same table, chairs and drape, so graphics, a lit counter and one strong product display decide who gets noticed. We keep it to a kit that ships in one or two cases and costs a fraction of a floor booth.
We are not ABC members. Can we still exhibit? Nonmembers can exhibit at $5,000 per standard booth, but ABC asks them to connect with a local chapter to be vetted first. Start that conversation before you commit to design and print.
The expo hours are short. Will anyone stop? The Grand Opening reception, Wednesday lunch and the craft competition all bring attendees into the hall, and the staffed window adds up to about five and a half hours. Pre-booked meetings and a clear demo make the most of it.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your ABC Convention booth
What happens next
- We reply within one business day with questions about your products, goals and ABC Convention footprint.
- A concept rendering and a fixed proposal usually follow within a week. All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before ABC Convention.
- We build in 30 to 45 days, ship to the advance warehouse and have the booth installed before ABC Convention opens.