The Kansas Constitution bars making union membership a condition of work. Your show's rules and its contractor still decide what your own staff may build, so read the kit first.
Exhibitor guide · Overland Park, KS · Updated Nov 2026
Overland Park Convention Center Exhibitor Guide
Also known as the OPCC
One column-free, 30 ft exhibit hall of about 60,000 sq ft, split into Halls A and B, with two drive-in ramps, eight docks and the Sheraton attached. The building runs power, internet and utilities itself, parking and Wi-Fi are free, and it will not take your freight: ship to your show's contractor, not to College Boulevard.
- 3,000+ exhibitors served
- 10,000+ booths built
- 2 days to a design brief
Photo: City stand-in, not the convention center: the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park. “colorful walls Museum Prairiefire Overland” by Carol M Highsmith, CC0. Source
- 58,494sq ft in the exhibit hall, Halls A and B, column-free
- 294booths of 10×10 in the hall: 148 in Hall A, 146 in Hall B
- 30 ftceiling in the exhibit hall and the ballroom
- 8 + 2loading docks on the east side, plus two drive-in ramps into the hall
- 412rooms in the attached Sheraton Overland Park
- $0parking, about 1,000 free spaces, and free Wi-Fi in the building
Quick answers
What exhibitors ask about the Overland Park Convention Center
The 2026 Kansas Hospital Association kit warned that the convention center will not accept or store shipments. Send freight to your show contractor's advance warehouse.
Two drive-in ramps lead straight into the exhibition hall, beside eight docks for standard commercial trailers on the east side, off Woodson Street.
About 1,000 free spaces surround the building, including roughly 240 in a covered garage. The main lot is on the north side, off 110th Street.
Photos: "Kansas City Power & Light District" by pasa47, CC BY 2.0 Source · "Kansas City Power & Light District" by Sharon Mollerus, CC BY 2.0 Source · "overland park Arboretum nov 9 2014" by Scientific Quilter, CC BY 2.0 Source
The exhibit space
Overland Park Convention Center floor plan: exhibition Halls A and B, ballroom and courtyard rooms
The building has two floors. The exhibition hall and the ballroom are on the main level; seven courtyard meeting rooms and a 25,000 sq ft outdoor courtyard are on the lower level. The hall is one column-free room that divides into Hall A and Hall B. The diagram groups the spaces by level and sizes each box by floor area.
The OPCC exhibit hall is 58,494 sq ft (marketed as about 60,000), column-free, with 30 ft ceilings; it splits into Hall A (29,030 sq ft, 148 booths) and Hall B (29,464 sq ft, 146 booths).
- Exhibit hall and ballroom, 30 ft ceilings
- Meeting rooms and outdoor courtyard
Schematic, not to scale: spaces are grouped by level and box widths roughly follow floor area (small rooms are drawn at a minimum width); which side of the hall Hall A sits on, and the exact shapes, are not drawn. Sizes, ceilings and booth counts from the venue's space pages. Official drawings: OPCC floor plans, all spaces (PDF), the exhibit hall booth plan (PDF) and the maps and parking sheet (PDF).
Recent and upcoming show floor plans
Official floor plans from organizers of shows at the Overland Park Convention Center. Every show draws its own layout, aisles and booth numbers, so use these to see how a real show fills the hall, then work from your own show's plan.
- Upcoming · Mar 4–7, 2027VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2027Exhibit hallInteractive exhibit map from the Midwest Auto Care Alliance's booth sales system
- Recent · Sep 10–11, 2026Kansas Hospital Association Trade Show 2026Hall not stated on the planBooth map (PDF) with numbered booths, food areas and the entrance
Links go to the organizers' files and open outside this site. Checked November 9, 2026. Other organizers had not posted 2027 plans yet.
| Space | Level | Floor area | Ceiling | 10×10 booths | Largest seated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Hall A | Main | 29,030 sq ft | 30 ft | 148 | 1,728 theater |
| Exhibition Hall B | Main | 29,464 sq ft | 30 ft | 146 | 1,728 theater |
| Exhibition Hall A + B | Main | 58,494 sq ft | 30 ft | 294 | 4,320 theater |
| Ballroom A1, A2, B, C | Main | 24,991 sq ft | 30 ft | 106 | 1,728 theater |
| Courtyard Rooms 1–7 | Lower | 14,115 sq ft | Not published | — | 640 theater (Rooms 4–7) |
| Executive Conference Room | Main | 900 sq ft | Not published | — | 14 boardroom |
From the venue's exhibition hall, ballroom and courtyard rooms pages, all maximums with basic AV. The venue markets the hall as "about 60,000 sq ft" and its exhibit space as 60,000 to 85,000 sq ft with the ballroom. Ballroom sections: A1 4,232, A2 4,250, B 7,830 and C 8,679 sq ft. Floor loads, hall dimensions and door sizes are not published: ask the venue's events team or your show's contractor.
2floors: main level (hall, ballroom) and lower courtyard level
25,000sq ft outdoor courtyard on the lower level
40,000sq ft of pre-function space, per Wikipedia
26acres of site, opened in 2002
Only at the Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park Convention Center exhibitor services: power, internet and Wi-Fi from the building itself
The OPCC installs all electrical, compressed air, water, drain and wired internet itself, through its own online ordering portal; Wi-Fi and parking are free, and advance prices need full online payment.
At most big halls an outside electrical contractor sells your power. Here the convention center does it: its policies say only OPCC staff install electrical, air, water, drainage and internet connections, and only OPCC staff open floor boxes. That makes the building, not your decorator, the place to order utilities.
- One portalElectrical, food and beverage, AV, compressed air, water, drain and hardline internet are ordered online from the OPCC. Purchase orders do not count as payment.
- Pay to saveDiscount prices need full payment with the advance order. For the September 2026 hospital show, the OPCC's advance pricing ended August 28, about two weeks out.
- Free Wi-FiHigh-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout the building; pay only for a wired line or extra power.
- Desk at move-inAn exhibitor services desk is staffed during move-in for last-minute power, phone and internet orders, billed when installed.
- 60,000 sq ftShows that fill the hall, spend $80,000 or more and book 150+ peak room nights qualify for the OPCC Exhibition Advantage, launched in 2023: for exhibitors, tool sharing (drills, wrenches, ladders), a dedicated utility room and a 50% concessions discount.
Showing downtown instead? See our Kansas City Convention Center guide, about 12 miles north in Missouri, where the labor picture is different.
Insider tips
Overland Park Convention Center exhibitor tips: what experienced teams do
Never ship to the hall
The building will not accept or store shipments. Use your contractor's advance warehouse, and note it may be out of town: one 2026 show's was in Wichita.
Order power from the building
Utilities come from the OPCC itself, not the decorator. Pay in full online before the advance deadline, about two weeks out, or pay the floor rate.
Dress for a cold, dim hall
Heat and air conditioning are off during move-in and move-out, and hall lights run at 50% until an hour before opening. Bring work lights for detailed builds.
Pack easels, not tape
Tape is banned everywhere in the building and posters must sit on easels or holders. Design signs to stand on their own.
Use the ramps for big pieces
Two drive-in ramps run straight into the hall; vans can use the covered garage and its two freight elevators instead of the east docks.
Book the Sheraton first
It is the only attached hotel and fills fast: the 2026 hospital show's Sheraton block was already full in its kit. The Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard are across the street.
Freight & move-in
Overland Park Convention Center loading dock and freight
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Trucks use eight docks for standard trailers on the east side, off Woodson Street, plus two drive-in ramps into the hall; cars unload in the covered garage by two freight elevators. The building does not accept or store shipments.
- East-side docksEight loading docks suitable for standard commercial trailers sit on the east side of the building, reached from Woodson Street, with direct access from the dock to the exhibition hall.
- Two drive-in rampsTwo ramps lead straight into the exhibition hall, and the APWA's 2026 exhibitor packet calls the docks high-bay, built for large equipment and vehicles.
- Cars and vansPersonal vehicles load in through the covered parking, which leads to two freight elevators. A large sliding glass wall opens to the pre-function areas.
- No freight to the buildingShip to your show contractor's advance warehouse. For the 2026 hospital show, Henry Helgerson Company took freight at its Wichita warehouse and delivered it to the hall.
- The dock is the OPCC'sThe convention center keeps sole control of the dock during load-in and load-out, and exterior doors may not be propped open.
- Cold, dim move-inHeat and air conditioning are off during move-in and move-out, and hall lights run at 50% until 60 minutes before show hours.
- Day −60Get your show's kit and the name of its contractor; it may be a Kansas firm or a national one.
- Day −30Send any hazardous-material safety data sheets: the OPCC wants them 60 days before move-in.
- Day −14Order and pay for power and wired internet in the OPCC portal before the advance price ends.
- Day −10Purple ships to Overland Park through our carrier network, to the contractor's advance warehouse.
- Day −6Advance freight in; the 2026 hospital show's warehouse deadline was six days before move-in.
- Day 0Unload at the east docks or a drive-in ramp, then move the truck off the dock before you build.
Labor & rules
Who sets up my booth at the Overland Park Convention Center?
Kansas is a right-to-work state: Article 15, Section 12 of the Kansas Constitution protects it, and K.S.A. 44-831 lets workers sue over violations. That is different from the Kansas City Convention Center across the state line in Missouri. The OPCC publishes no exhibitor labor rules of its own, so your show's rules and contractor decide who builds. The building's own rules cover utilities, rigging, forklifts and fire safety.
Your show's rules and contractor decide who sets up your booth; Kansas is right-to-work, and at small table-top shows here exhibitors set up themselves. Only the OPCC installs utilities, and only OPCC-certified riggers hang anything.
✓Usually yours to plan
- Setting up your own booth: at the 2026 hospital show, exhibitors had move-in from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with set-up labor only on request
- Using an exhibitor-appointed contractor if your show allows it; the APWA 2026 rules asked for written notice 30 days ahead
- Unloading a car or van through the covered garage and freight elevators
●The building's job
- Electrical, compressed air, water, drain and internet connections: OPCC only
- Rigging: OPCC approval, OPCC-certified riggers, structural members only
- Lift work on ballroom carpet: OPCC staff or the service contractor
!Watch for
- Forklifts only in the exhibit hall, run by trained, certified operators
- Show kits that still mention union rules "if applicable"
- Bottled water and candy bars must come from the OPCC's food service
Common exhibitor mistakes at the Overland Park Convention Center
- Shipping boxes to 6000 College Boulevard: the 2026 hospital show kit said the convention center will not accept or store shipments.
- Taping signs to walls, columns or floors: tape is prohibited in all areas, adhesive decals are banned, and removal damage is billed.
- Driving in a display vehicle with a full tank: the limit is a quarter tank or five gallons, with the tank locked and one battery cable off.
- Stacking boxes behind the back drape: storage there is prohibited, crates must leave the floor, and literature is limited to a one-day supply.
- Handing out your own bottled water: water and candy bars must be bought from the OPCC's food service; only individually wrapped hard candy is exempt.
- Sampling food without the paperwork: samples are capped at 2 oz, and a temporary food service application is due two weeks before the event.
Background photo: "2014-05-31_OP-Arboretum03_HDR" by Galileo Media Services, CC BY 2.0 Source
Free tool · plan your Overland Park budget
Overland Park Convention Center drayage estimator and show budget
Pick a booth size and type to get planning numbers for 2026 and 2027: shipping weight, drayage at about $95 per hundredweight, and installation and dismantling (I&D) labor. Every number is a Purple planning estimate, not a quote: the venue publishes no drayage or labor rate, and your show contractor's kit carries the real tariff. See all venues on the drayage rates page.
Plan on about $95 per hundredweight for drayage at the OPCC, with a 200 lb minimum. One published 2026 kit here charged $68 per 100 lb including storage; shows with a national contractor usually charge more.
The fields below fill in from size and type. Change any of them.
Purple planning estimate · not a quote
Drayage + I&D labor, Overland Park Convention Center
$3,920 – $7,510- Shipping weight planning estimate
- 1,800 lbs
- Drayage planning estimate
- $1,710
- I&D labor hours planning estimate
- 16 – 28 hrs
- I&D labor planning estimate
- $2,210 – $5,800
18 cwt at $95 per 100 lbs. Labor at $138–$207 per hour, straight time.
Get a real Overland Park quoteHow these planning numbers work
- Shipping weight: about 6 lbs per sq ft for a rental booth, 9 for custom or hybrid, 12 for fully custom, crated, with graphics and furniture.
- Drayage: $95 per 100 lbs (cwt), Purple's Overland Park planning rate for 2026 and 2027, with a 200 lb minimum. A published 2026 table-top show kit here charged $68 including storage; loose or pad-wrapped freight adds 30%, and late or off-target freight costs more.
- I&D labor hours: install plus dismantle, 0.06–0.10 person-hours per sq ft for rental, 0.08–0.14 for custom or hybrid, 0.12–0.20 for fully custom.
- Labor rate: $138–$207 per person-hour, straight time, a planning range from published 2026 show labor rates elsewhere. No Overland Park rate is published, and overtime costs more.
- Own staff: Kansas is right-to-work, and your show kit decides what your own staff may build. If your staff does it all, I&D labor drops to $0 here.
- Not included: booth space, the exhibit itself, freight to Overland Park, power, internet, rigging, travel and tax. Parking is free.
At the Overland Park Convention Center: the 200 lb minimum and the loose-freight surcharge follow common show kits; your kit sets the real figures. Display vehicles follow the OPCC's fuel and battery rules and need show approval for any forklift move.
Kansas City at dusk
Photo: "KC At Dusk" by StuSeeger, CC BY 2.0 Source
The calendar
Overland Park Convention Center events 2026–2027: trade and consumer shows
A mix of regional trade shows and big public shows: the VISION auto-repair training expo takes the hall in March, association conventions bring table-top trade shows, and MarketPlace Events runs home and holiday shows here. Dates below are confirmed by each organizer; confirm hall, move-in and contractor with them too.
Five shows are confirmed here from late 2026 through 2027, led by the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo (March 4–7, 2027), with the Kansas City Holiday Boutique, two Johnson County home shows and Naka-Kon.
Kansas City Holiday Boutique
Holiday gift market with hundreds of vendors, open to the public · organized by MarketPlace Events · 2026
Johnson County Home + Garden Show
Home improvement and garden products, open to the public · organized by MarketPlace Events · 2027
VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo
Automotive service training and trade expo with a 60,000 sq ft exhibit hall · organized by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance · 2027
Naka-Kon
Anime, manga and gaming convention with a vendor hall (Exhibit Hall A/B in 2026) · organized by Naka-Kon · 2027
The JOCO Home + Remodeling Show
Remodeling and home products, open to the public · organized by MarketPlace Events · 2027
Dates and venue from the organizers, checked November 9, 2026: MarketPlace Events (Holiday Boutique and both Johnson County shows), the VISION home page with its hotel page naming the OPCC, and Naka-Kon (its vendor-hall hours were still the 2026 ones). Other trade events here: the Kansas Hospital Association Convention & Trade Show was at the OPCC on September 10–11, 2026, goes to Wichita in 2027 and returns to Overland Park on September 7–8, 2028; the APWA Mid-America Conference & Expo met here May 13–15, 2026; the venue lists the Kansas City IT Symposium for March 31, 2027. The venue also names private food-distributor dealer shows (AWG, US Foods, Valu, Blish-Mize) among past trade shows.
Hotels, transit, crew logistics
Hotels near the Overland Park Convention Center
The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center is attached; the convention center calls the two one complex but separate businesses. The venue counts more than 1,000 guest rooms within walking distance, and the Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard sit directly across the street. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is about 30 minutes north.
The attached Sheraton (412 rooms) is the only hotel joined to the OPCC; the Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard are across the street, and the venue counts more than 1,000 rooms within walking distance. MCI is about 30 minutes away.
| Map number | Hotel | Rooms | Link to the OPCC | Straight-line | Walk (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center6100 College Blvd | 412 | Attached, same complex | 0.08 mi420 ft | ≈ 2 min |
| 2 | Courtyard by Marriott (Woodson)11001 Woodson St | — | Across the street | 0.13 mi680 ft | ≈ 3 min |
| 3 | Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park5800 College Blvd | — | Across the street | 0.13 mi680 ft | ≈ 3 min |
| 4 | Chase Suite Hotel Overland ParkW 110th St | — | Not stated | 0.23 mi1,200 ft | ≈ 6 min |
| 5 | Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-Convention Center10920 Nall Ave | — | Not stated | 0.30 mi1,570 ft | ≈ 8 min |
| 6 | Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park10963 Metcalf Ave | — | Not stated | 0.55 mi2,910 ft | ≈ 14 min |
| 7 | Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center5001 W 110th St | — | Not stated | 0.62 mi3,250 ft | ≈ 16 min |
| 8 | Marriott Kansas City Overland Park10800 Metcalf Ave | — | Not stated | 0.80 mi4,240 ft | ≈ 21 min |
Distance: straight line from the convention center building point. Walk: an estimate, straight-line, at 20 minutes a mile plus 30% for streets; not a measured route, and College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue are wide, busy roads. Link: the Sheraton shares the complex (OPCC FAQ); the Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard are directly across the street per the 2026 Kansas Hospital Association kit; "Not stated" means we found no source for a covered link or shuttle. Rooms: Sheraton 412 from Wikipedia; "—" where we found no source.
Attached
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
At 6100 College Boulevard, part of the same complex: 20 stories and 412 rooms, opened with the convention center in 2002. Big shows use it as headquarters and fill it early.
≈ 30 min
Kansas City International (MCI)
The venue puts MCI about 30 minutes north, off I-435 at College Boulevard and Nall Avenue; plan on a car or shuttle.
Parking
Free, about 1,000 spaces
The main lot is on the north side off 110th Street, with more on College Boulevard, a covered garage and overflow at nearby hotels.
Show blocks
Metcalf Avenue hotels
VISION's 2027 block adds the Marriott, Drury Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn & Suites, Courtyard and Hilton Garden Inn to the host Sheraton.
Crew logistics
Purple in Overland Park
Purple ships to the Overland Park Convention Center and coordinates crews and freight for installs here; we ship and install from New York.
History
The Overland Park Convention Center: a city-built hall in Johnson County
The City of Overland Park bought a 26-acre site from Sprint in 1999, built the convention center and the Sheraton next to it with general obligation bonds, and opened both in 2002 to a design by DLR Group. OVG360 runs the building today. It has been on EXHIBITOR magazine's Centers of Excellence list every year since the program started.
The OPCC opened on November 17, 2002, with the attached Sheraton; it is owned by the City of Overland Park and operated by OVG360, and it turns 25 in 2027.
What changed at the Overland Park Convention Center in 2025–2026
- Its busiest year yet: 196 events, 290,644 attendees and the highest-grossing year in venue history (OPCC history).
- Named one of the region's official transportation hubs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (OPCC history); during the tournament it served as a consular services hub (Wikipedia).
- EXHIBITOR magazine put it on its 2027 Centers of Excellence list for the eighth year in a row, and made it a finalist for Best Small Convention Center (OPCC news).
- 1999The City of Overland Park buys a 26-acre site from Sprint for a convention center and hotel.
- 2002The convention center opens on November 17, with the city-owned, 412-room Sheraton beside it.
- 2020–2023EXHIBITOR names it Best Small Convention Center in North America (2020, 2022, 2023) and best for customer service (2021).
- 2024A multi-phase landscape and exterior lighting project is finished, and a new brand identity launches.
- 2026Serves the FIFA World Cup as a consular services hub; named to the 2027 Centers of Excellence list.
Real costs
What it costs to exhibit at the Overland Park Convention Center
Parking and Wi-Fi are free. The 2026 hospital show kit priced drayage at $68 per 100 lb with up to 20 days' storage, and 2027 VISION booths cost $1,575 for a 10×10; the OPCC does not publish its power or labor prices.
| Item | Published rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Parking, about 1,000 spaces | Free | OPCC exhibitor services (2026) |
| High-speed Wi-Fi in the building | Free | OPCC FAQs (2026) |
| Material handling (drayage), incl. up to 20 days' warehouse storage and delivery to the hall | $68 per 100 lb | KHA exhibitor service kit, Henry Helgerson Co. (Sep 2026 show) |
| Forklift for loading or unloading | $150 per unload/reload | KHA exhibitor service kit (Sep 2026 show) |
| Draped display table, 6 ft (standard / discount) | $43.20 / $36.70 | KHA exhibitor service kit (Sep 2026 show) |
| Draped display table, 8 ft (standard / discount) | $57.60 / $49.00 | KHA exhibitor service kit (Sep 2026 show) |
| Carpet ordered on move-in day or show day | +50% | KHA exhibitor service kit (Sep 2026 show) |
| Card fee on contractor invoices | 3.5% | KHA exhibitor service kit (Sep 2026 show) |
| Booth space, 10×10, VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo (before / after Oct 16, 2026) | $1,525 / $1,575 | VISION exhibitor info (2027 show) |
| Booth space, 10×10, APWA Mid-America Expo (first / each added booth) | $1,100 / $1,000 | APWA MidAmX exhibitor packet (May 2026 show) |
Not published: the OPCC's own electrical, wired internet, compressed air and rigging prices sit behind its ordering portal, and no show labor rate per hour was found. The hospital show kit's prices come from a Wichita contractor for a table-top show; a show using a national contractor sets its own tariff.
Rates change from year to year and show to show: check your show's exhibitor kit before you order. Contractor rentals in that kit were taxed at 9.35%, and freight charges at 7.5%.
Checklist
Overland Park Convention Center exhibitor checklist
Get your contractor and warehouse address first, send hazardous-material sheets 60 days out, pay for OPCC power online before the advance deadline, ship to the warehouse, never the building, and plan signs without tape.
- 10 weeks out Ask your show for its kit, its contractor and whether you are in the hall (Halls A and B) or the ballroom.
- 9 weeks out Send safety data sheets and manifests for any hazardous materials: the OPCC wants them at least 60 days before move-in.
- 8 weeks out Read the kit's labor rules: Kansas is right-to-work, but the show decides what your own staff may build; give any EAC notice your show asks for.
- 6 weeks out Plan anything hung from the ceiling: rigging needs OPCC approval and OPCC-certified riggers.
- 4 weeks out Plan display vehicles: a quarter tank or five gallons at most, tank locked, one battery cable off, and show approval for any forklift move.
- 3 weeks out Order carpet, furniture and labor from the show contractor; the 2026 hospital show's discount needed payment seven working days before move-in.
- 2 weeks out Order and pay in full for electrical and wired internet in the OPCC portal; file a temporary food service application if you sample food.
- 10 days out Ship to the contractor's advance warehouse, never to the convention center; the 2026 hospital show's deadline was six days before move-in.
- Packing Pack easels and freestanding signs (no tape anywhere), work lights and a one-day supply of literature.
- Move-in Unload at the east docks off Woodson Street or a drive-in ramp, then move the vehicle to parking before you build.
- Move-out Have outbound labels and carrier pickup booked with the contractor, and clear every item before the licensed period ends.
Rules from the OPCC policies and procedures and exhibitor services page; dates from the 2026 KHA exhibitor service kit. Your show's kit sets its own dates.
Questions
Overland Park Convention Center FAQ for exhibitors
What is the Overland Park Convention Center address, and how far is the airport?
6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211, off I-435 at College Boulevard and Nall Avenue. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is about 30 minutes north, according to the venue.
How big is the exhibit hall?
58,494 square feet, marketed as about 60,000: one column-free hall that splits into Hall A (29,030 sq ft, 148 booths of 10 by 10) and Hall B (29,464 sq ft, 146 booths). The 24,991 sq ft ballroom holds 106 more booths.
What is the ceiling height?
30 feet in the exhibition hall and in the ballroom. Your show sets the booth height limit, and anything hung needs OPCC approval and OPCC-certified riggers.
Where is the loading dock?
On the east side of the building, reached from Woodson Street: eight docks for standard commercial trailers, plus two drive-in ramps straight into the exhibition hall. Cars and vans can unload in the covered garage, which leads to two freight elevators.
Can I ship my booth to the Overland Park Convention Center?
No. The 2026 Kansas Hospital Association kit stated that the convention center will not accept or store shipments; send freight to your show contractor's advance warehouse instead.
Is labor union at the Overland Park Convention Center?
Not by state law: Kansas is a right-to-work state under its constitution, so nobody must join a union to work your booth. Your show's rules and contractor still decide what your own staff may build, and some kits mention union rules where they apply.
Can I set up my own booth?
Often, yes, within your show's rules. At the 2026 hospital trade show exhibitors set up their own booths, with contractor labor only on request. Utilities, rigging and lift work on ballroom carpet are always done by the OPCC or its approved crews.
How much is drayage at the Overland Park Convention Center?
About $95 per hundredweight is Purple's planning estimate for 2026 and 2027. One published 2026 kit here charged $68 per 100 lb including up to 20 days' storage; your show contractor's kit has the real rate.
How much does parking cost at the Overland Park Convention Center?
Nothing: parking is free, with about 1,000 spaces around the building, including a covered garage with accessible spaces. The main lot is off 110th Street.
Which hotel connects to the Overland Park Convention Center?
The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, 412 rooms, at 6100 College Boulevard in the same complex. The Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard are directly across the street.
What trade shows are at the Overland Park Convention Center in 2026 and 2027?
The largest confirmed trade show is the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo, March 4–7, 2027. Public shows include the Kansas City Holiday Boutique (November 18–22, 2026), the Johnson County Home + Garden Show (January 22–24, 2027), Naka-Kon (March 12–14, 2027) and the JOCO Home + Remodeling Show (October 22–24, 2027).
Overland Park Convention Center or the Kansas City Convention Center: what is the difference?
Size, state and labor: Kansas City's Bartle Hall downtown has 388,800 sq ft of exhibit space in Missouri, which is not right-to-work. The OPCC, about 12 miles south in Kansas, has one 58,494 sq ft hall, free parking, an attached Sheraton and in-house utilities.
Who provides electricity and internet at the Overland Park Convention Center?
The convention center itself. Only OPCC staff install electrical, compressed air, water, drain and internet connections, ordered through its online portal; Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
Can I hang signs or use tape at the Overland Park Convention Center?
No tape: it is prohibited in all areas, as are adhesive decals. Hanging signs need OPCC approval and OPCC-certified riggers, and posters go on easels or holders.
Exhibiting in Overland Park?
Hall A, Hall B or the ballroom?
Send us the show and booth number. Within two business days you get a design sized to the 30 ft hall and your show's height rule, a freight plan to your contractor's warehouse, a drayage estimate and a build timeline that fits the OPCC's power-ordering deadline.
Background photo: "KC From Kansas" by deanfotos66, CC BY 2.0 Source
Compare venues
Overland Park Convention Center vs other major U.S. convention centers
How the Overland Park Convention Center stacks up against other big-city halls we have guides for. Drayage figures are Purple planning rates, not published tariffs.
| Venue | Type | Largest space | Ceiling | Labor | Drayage (plan) | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park Convention CenterThis guide | Convention center | 58,494 sq ft column-free hall, Halls A + B | 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | MCI · ~30 min |
| Albany Capital CenterAlbany | Convention center | 22,500 sq ft Multipurpose Room | 25–26 ft | Own staff OK · IATSE rigging | ≈ $85/cwt | ALB · ~20 min |
| America's Center Convention ComplexSt. Louis | Convention center | 574,000 sq ft contiguous, with Dome floor | 40 ft | Union · 300 sq ft rule | ≈ $150/cwt | STL · 14 mi |
| AmericasMart AtlantaAtlanta | Wholesale market | About 7M sq ft in 3 buildings · First Finds booths | 8 ft booth walls in most temp areas | Right-to-work · check manual | ≈ $140/cwt | ATL · 8.6 mi |
| Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim | Convention center | 221,284 sq ft Hall D | 25 ft Hall D · 13 ft 8 in Hall E | Union · check kit | ≈ $172/cwt | SNA · 13 mi |
| Atlanta Marriott MarquisAtlanta | Hotel ballrooms | 28,281 sq ft International Hall · 162,526 sq ft in all | 30 ft Atrium Ballroom · 18 ft Marquis | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | ATL · MARTA Red/Gold |
| Atlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City | Convention center | 199,500 sq ft Hall D (500,000 total) | 30 ft clear | Union · own staff to 400 sq ft (check kit) | ≈ $120/cwt | ACY · nearest; PHL bigger |
| Austin Convention CenterAustin | Convention center (closed, rebuilding) | Closed · 620,000 sq ft rentable from 2029 | — | Right-to-work · venue closed | ≈ $100/cwt | AUS · ~5 mi |
| Baltimore Convention CenterBaltimore | Convention center | 300,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–G | up to 30 ft · varies by hall | Union · carpenters' rules | ≈ $140/cwt | BWI · light rail |
| Beaver Run ResortBreckenridge | Resort ballrooms | 7,200 sq ft Colorado Ballroom · 100 tabletops | 15 ft ballroom · 8–16 ft rooms | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | DEN · ~2 hrs |
| Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and SpaMichigan City | Casino resort ballrooms | 11,000 sq ft Fremont Ballroom · ~45,000 sq ft in all | 13–22 ft (Cvent) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SBN · ~45 min |
| Borgata Hotel Casino & SpaAtlantic City | Resort ballrooms | About 30,000 sq ft Event Center, Salons A–D | 30 ft listed | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | ACY · ~12 mi |
| Boston Convention & Exhibition CenterBoston | Convention center | 516,000 sq ft contiguous (Halls A–C) | 35 ft low · up to 100 ft | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $324/cwt | BOS · 3 mi |
| Broward County Convention CenterFort Lauderdale | Convention center | 348,040 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | — | Right-to-work · IATSE 500 AV/rigging | ≈ $165/cwt | FLL · 2 mi |
| Buffalo Convention CenterBuffalo | Convention center | 64,410 sq ft exhibit hall | 35 ft | Union facility · check kit | ≈ $90/cwt | BUF · ~20 min |
| Cajundome Convention CenterLafayette | Convention center | 37,303 sq ft Halls A + B · 40,000 sq ft arena floor | — | Right-to-work | ≈ $130/cwt | LFT · ~3 mi |
| Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention CenterSalt Lake City | Convention center | 515,000 sq ft contiguous, 10 halls | 30 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $120/cwt | SLC · ~6 mi |
| Central Bank CenterLexington | Convention center + arena | 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall | 30 ft hall · 24.7 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | LEX · ~5 mi |
| Century CenterSouth Bend | Convention center | 25,000 sq ft Convention Hall · 100,000+ sq ft in all | 38 ft Great Hall · hall not published | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | SBN · 3.8 mi |
| Charlotte Convention CenterCharlotte | Convention center | 280,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 30 ft listed max | Right-to-work | ≈ $115/cwt | CLT · 7 mi |
| CHI Health Center OmahaOmaha | Convention center | 194,300 sq ft, Halls A–C on one level | 30 ft halls · 35 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | OMA · 3.5 mi |
| Cobb Convention Center AtlantaAtlanta | Convention center | 144,000 sq ft, four 36,000 sq ft halls | Not published | Right-to-work · non-union building | ≈ $145/cwt | ATL · ~20 min |
| Colorado Convention CenterDenver | Convention center | 584,000 sq ft on one level, Halls A–F | 30 ft to low steel | IATSE 7 · 60-min rule | ≈ $160/cwt | DEN · 30–40 min |
| Dallas Market CenterDallas | Wholesale market | 5M+ sq ft · Temps floors in a 15-floor WTC | 8 ft GEM walls in Temps booths | Right-to-work · self-setup OK | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · 3.4 mi |
| DC ArmoryWashington | Arena / expo hall | 70,000 sq ft column-free floor | — (listings: ~88 ft) | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DCA · ~15–20 min |
| DCU CenterWorcester | Convention center + arena | 48,640 sq ft Exhibition Hall · 26,200 sq ft arena floor | 30 ft hall · 36 ft Showcase Corner | IATSE Local 96 · check kit | ≈ $110/cwt | ORH · <5 mi |
| Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterRosemont | Convention center | 250,000 sq ft Hall A · 840,000 total | 16–26 ft | Union state · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | ORD · 2.4 mi |
| Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans | Convention center | 127,364 sq ft Hall E · 1.1M sq ft in all | — | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MSY · 25–30 min |
| Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessScottsdale | Resort ballrooms | 22,500 sq ft Princess Ballroom + 22,394 sq ft Palomino | 18–18.6 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | PHX · ~20 mi |
| First Financial CenterCincinnati | Convention center | 192,356 sq ft Halls A–C, contiguous | 35 ft · 18 ft low zones | Open shop · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | CVG · ~15–20 min |
| Fontainebleau Las VegasLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 105,264 sq ft Royal Ballroom | 28 ft 10 in | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 4.3 mi |
| Fort Worth Convention CenterFort Worth | Convention center | 182,613 sq ft Halls A–F + 45,000 sq ft annex | 25 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $90/cwt | DFW · 25–30 min |
| French Lick ResortFrench Lick | Resort ballrooms | 31,624 sq ft Exhibition Hall | 22 ft Hoosier · 18 ft Windsor | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · ~90 min |
| Galt House HotelLouisville | Hotel ballrooms | 23,331 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 22 ft ballroom · 11 ft exhibit hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · ~8 mi |
| Gas South Convention CenterDuluth | Convention center | 89,470 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–D | ~30 ft (Cvent listing) | Right-to-work · non-union | ≈ $140/cwt | ATL · ~45 min |
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention CenterNational Harbor | Resort ballrooms | 178,787 sq ft Prince George's Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall · 28.5 ft ballrooms | Union · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | DCA · ~15 min |
| Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention CenterChula Vista | Resort ballrooms | 140,049 sq ft California Exhibit Hall | 34 ft hall · 27–28 ft ballrooms | Check show kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · ~10–12 mi |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CenterKissimmee | Resort ballrooms | 178,500 sq ft Florida Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall and ballrooms | Right-to-work | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~20 min |
| Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterAurora | Resort ballrooms | 114,648 sq ft Aurora Exhibit Hall (≈175,000 with the Aurora Ballroom) | 30 ft hall · 36 ft Aurora Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | DEN · ~10 min |
| Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention CenterGrapevine | Resort ballrooms | 179,520 sq ft Longhorn Exhibition Hall | 24 ft hall · 24 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DFW · ~6 min |
| George R. Brown Convention CenterHouston | Convention center | 547,730 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–E | 35 ft (Level 1) · 30 ft (Level 3) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | HOU · ~9 mi |
| Georgia International Convention CenterCollege Park | Convention center | 151,200 sq ft, four 37,800 sq ft halls | 32 ft halls and ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | ATL · 1/4 mi, SkyTrain |
| Georgia World Congress CenterAtlanta | Convention center | 1M+ sq ft contiguous (Halls B, BC, C) | 30 ft to grid | Right-to-work | ≈ $150/cwt | ATL · 15–20 min |
| Golden Nugget Lake CharlesLake Charles | Casino resort ballroom | 18,000 sq ft Grand Event Center | 28 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | LCH · ~20 min |
| Grand Wayne Convention CenterFort Wayne | Convention center | 50,000 sq ft Convention Hall · 225,000 sq ft in all | Not published | Right-to-work · non-union crews | ≈ $125/cwt | FWA · ~7 mi |
| Greater Columbus Convention CenterColumbus | Convention center | 373,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | 30 ft halls · 33 ft Battelle Grand | Union state · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | CMH · ~10 min |
| Harrah's Waterfront Conference CenterAtlantic City | Resort ballrooms | 49,447 sq ft Wildwood Ballroom (two stacked ~50,000) | 27.5 ft Wildwood (Cvent) | Union · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | ACY · ~14 mi |
| Henry B. González Convention CenterSan Antonio | Convention center | about 514,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls 1–4 + Bridge Hall | 35 ft halls · 24 ft Bridge Hall | Right-to-work | ≈ $95/cwt | SAT · ~8 mi |
| High Point MarketHigh Point | Wholesale market | 11.5M+ sq ft at 160+ showroom addresses | — | Right-to-work · check venue | ≈ $95/cwt | GSO · 11 mi |
| Hilton AnatoleDallas | Hotel ballrooms | 73,000–75,900 sq ft Trinity Exhibit Hall | 18 ft hall · 28–29 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · ~4 mi |
| Hilton Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore | Hotel ballrooms | 26,712 sq ft Key Ballroom (42,102 sq ft exhibit space) | 21 ft Key · 26 ft Holiday | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | BWI · ~9 mi |
| Hilton ChicagoChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 40,140 sq ft Stevens Salon A · 234,000 total | 10–11 ft Stevens · 23–34 ft ballrooms | Union · pop-ups ≤ 10×10 | ≈ $175/cwt | MDW · 12 mi |
| Hilton New Orleans RiversideNew Orleans | Hotel ballrooms | 26,894 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 18 ft Grand Ballroom · 12 ft Grand Salon | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | MSY · ~25 min |
| Hilton OrlandoOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 48,167 sq ft Orlando Ballroom | 26 ft Orlando · 24 ft Orange · 18 ft Florida | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 11 mi |
| Hilton San Francisco Union SquareSan Francisco | Hotel ballrooms | 29,637 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 23 ft 2 in Grand (fact sheet: 20 ft) · 20 ft Continental | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · 13 mi |
| Huntington Convention Center of ClevelandCleveland | Convention center | 225,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 25–40 ft | Union · own staff may build | ≈ $145/cwt | CLE · ~20–25 min |
| Huntington PlaceDetroit | Convention center | 623,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | 30 ft (A–D) · 18 ft 8 in (E) | Union · 400 sq ft rule | ≈ $155/cwt | DTW · 20 mi |
| Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore | Hotel ballrooms | 14,161 sq ft Constellation Ballroom (35,000+ sq ft event space) | 15 ft Constellation | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | BWI · ~20–25 min |
| Hyatt Regency ChicagoChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 70,000 sq ft Riverside Exhibit Hall | 12 ft hall · 17–19 ft ballrooms | Union · check kit | ≈ $225/cwt | MDW · 12 mi |
| Hyatt Regency ColumbusColumbus | Convention hotel | 15,800 sq ft Regency Ballroom · 70,000 total | 24 ft ballroom · 8–13.5 ft rooms | Union state · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | CMH · 7 mi |
| Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention CenterDenver | Convention hotel | 30,000 sq ft Centennial Ballroom · 60,600 total | 30 ft Centennial · 22 ft Capitol | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DEN · 25 mi |
| Hyatt Regency New OrleansNew Orleans | Hotel ballrooms | 48,100 sq ft Elite Hall + 25,379 sq ft Storyville Hall | about 9–24 ft Elite Hall · 20.5 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · union in kits | ≈ $160/cwt | MSY · ~14 mi |
| Hyatt Regency OrlandoOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 54,638 sq ft Regency Ballroom | 31 ft Regency (listed) · 21 ft Plaza | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 mi |
| Hynes Convention CenterBoston | Convention center | 176,480 sq ft (Halls A–D + auditorium) | 14–18 ft plaza · 20–43 ft level 2 | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $190/cwt | BOS · 4.6 mi |
| Indiana Convention CenterIndianapolis | Convention center | 566,600 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–K | 35 ft | Union · own staff OK | ≈ $135/cwt | IND · ~15 min |
| Iowa Events CenterDes Moines | Convention center | 150,000 sq ft contiguous, EMC Expo Center Halls A–C | 35 ft (Halls B–C) | Right-to-work | ≈ $100/cwt | DSM · ~10 min |
| Irving Convention Center at Las ColinasIrving | Convention center | 48,576 sq ft column-free exhibit hall | 35 ft hall · 24 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DFW · ~6 mi |
| Javits CenterNew York | Convention center | ~500,000 sq ft contiguous (Level 3) | Varies by hall · check plan | Union · 250 sq ft rule | ≈ $195/cwt | EWR / LGA / JFK · 45–70 min |
| John S. Knight CenterAkron | Convention center | 28,640 sq ft exhibit halls, 123,000 sq ft building | 35 ft halls · 20 ft ballrooms | No right-to-work · own staff OK | ≈ $130/cwt | CAK · ~20 min |
| Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention CenterRochester | Convention center | 49,275 sq ft Empire Hall | 45 ft (hall halves) | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $85/cwt | ROC · ~15 min |
| JW Marriott AustinAustin | Hotel ballrooms | 23,175 sq ft Griffin Hall · 30,183 sq ft JW Grand Ballroom | 12 ft Griffin · 18–21 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | AUS · 6.5 mi |
| JW Marriott IndianapolisIndianapolis | Hotel ballrooms | 40,500 sq ft JW Grand Ballroom | 19–21 ft ballroom · 12 ft Griffin Hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | IND · ~15–20 min |
| JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpaPhoenix | Resort ballrooms | 33,218 sq ft Grand Canyon Ballroom · ~84,000 in 3 ballrooms | 21–24.6 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | PHX · 22 mi |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions SanduskySandusky | Resort ballrooms | 38,232 sq ft Kilimanjaro Ballroom | ≈ 28 ft Kilimanjaro (listing) | No right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | CLE · ≈42 mi |
| Kansas City Convention CenterKansas City | Convention center | 388,800 sq ft column-free, Bartle Hall A–E | 33 ft A–C · 42 ft D–E | IATSE 31 · check kit | ≈ $145/cwt | MCI · ~19 mi |
| Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center DallasDallas | Convention center | 304,250 sq ft open in Halls A–C (2026) | 35 ft (A, B) · 31–37 ft (C) | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · ~6 mi |
| Kentucky Exposition CenterLouisville | Expo center | 218,286 sq ft North Wing (421,200 sq ft South Wing A–C) | 27 ft South Wing · 15–28 ft North Wing | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $125/cwt | SDF · adjacent |
| Kentucky International Convention CenterLouisville | Convention center | 204,169 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–E | 32 ft halls · 30 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · self-setup | ≈ $130/cwt | SDF · 7.6 mi |
| Long Beach Convention CenterLong Beach | Convention center | 224,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 25 ft halls · 30–75 ft Arena | Union · 30-min no-tools rule | ≈ $170/cwt | LGB · ~10–15 min |
| Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles | Convention center | 346,890 sq ft South Hall G–K | 40 ft South · 36 ft West | Union · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | LAX · ~20 mi |
| Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoSan Diego | Hotel ballrooms | 34,000 sq ft Grand Hall | ~14 ft Grand Hall · 18–21 ft ballrooms | Union dock · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaSan Diego | Hotel ballrooms | 35,631 sq ft Marriott Grand and Pacific ballrooms | 26 ft Grand · 16 ft Pacific | Union · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| Marriott Marquis Washington, DCWashington | Hotel ballrooms | 30,600 sq ft Marquis Ballroom | 22 ft Marquis Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | DCA · ~3.7 mi |
| MassMutual CenterSpringfield | Civic center + arena | 40,650 sq ft Exhibition Halls A + B | 27 ft halls · 24 ft ballroom | Union market · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | BDL · ~12 mi |
| McCormick PlaceChicago | Convention center | 840,000 sq ft Hall A (South) · 1.2M+ on one level | Varies by hall · check plan | Union · staff setup any size | ≈ $210/cwt | MDW · ~20 min |
| Meadowlands Exposition CenterSecaucus | Expo center | 61,000 sq ft contiguous main hall | 20 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $110/cwt | EWR · ~12 mi |
| Mesa Convention CenterMesa | City convention campus | 19,000 sq ft main exhibit hall | 22 ft hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | PHX · ~11 mi |
| Metropolitan PavilionNew York | Loft event venue | 25,000 sq ft Full Pavilion | 12–16 ft | Check fair kit | ≈ $150/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| Miami Beach Convention CenterMiami Beach | Convention center | 491,654 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–D | — | Union · IATSE/IBEW · check kit | ≈ $170/cwt | MIA · ~12 mi |
| Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis | Convention center | 376,200 sq ft contiguous, Halls B–E | 30 ft 6 in to truss · 85 ft domes | Union · open dock | ≈ $150/cwt | MSP · ~20 min |
| Moscone CenterSan Francisco | Convention center | 502,440 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–F | 37 ft Halls A–C · 28 ft Hall F | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · 25–40 min |
| Mountain America Expo CenterSandy | Expo center | 243,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls 1–5 | 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $115/cwt | SLC · 16 mi |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale | Arena + expo hall | 60,000 sq ft Exhibition Hall | 20 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | JFK · ~11 mi |
| National Western ComplexDenver | Fairgrounds | 153,089 sq ft Expo Hall, Livestock Center | 25 ft · 20 ft low point | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DEN · ~17 mi |
| Navy Pier Festival HallChicago | Exhibition hall on a pier | 170,100 sq ft, Halls A + B | 60 ft centre · 28–30 ft sides | Union state · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | MDW · ~25–35 min |
| New Jersey Convention and Exposition CenterEdison | Expo center | ~135,000 sq ft single-level hall | 24 ft beams · 19 ft ducts | Non-union building · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | EWR · ~15 min |
| New York Hilton MidtownNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 16,450 sq ft Americas Hall I (plus Hall II) | 15 ft halls · 24 ft Grand Ballroom | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| New York Marriott MarquisNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 28,258 sq ft Broadway Ballroom | 23 ft Broadway · 12 ft Westside | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~40 min by car |
| Northern Kentucky Convention CenterCovington | Convention center | 46,200 sq ft Event Center (Halls I + II) | 29 ft hang points · 25 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | CVG · ~9 mi |
| Ocean CenterDaytona Beach | Convention center | 93,028 sq ft exhibit hall | 32 ft hall · 45 ft arena | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | DAB · ~10 min |
| Oklahoma City Convention CenterOklahoma City | Convention center | 200,730 sq ft continuous, up to 4 halls | 30 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $105/cwt | OKC · ~9–10 mi |
| Omni Dallas HotelDallas | Hotel ballrooms | 31,704 sq ft Dallas Ballroom | 32 ft Dallas · 28 ft Trinity | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $100/cwt | DAL · 6.2 mi |
| Orange County Convention CenterOrlando | Convention center | 1,103,538 sq ft West Building | 30–40 ft | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 mi |
| Oregon Convention CenterPortland | Convention center | 255,000 sq ft Halls A–E | 30 ft | Union · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | PDX · MAX ~30 min |
| Orlando World Center MarriottOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 105,000 sq ft Cypress Ballroom | 31 ft Cypress · 22 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~17 mi |
| Owensboro Convention CenterOwensboro | Convention center | 44,096 sq ft, Exhibit Halls 1–3 | 30 ft halls · 18 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work · non-union building | ≈ $120/cwt | OWB (limited) · SDF/BNA ~2 hr |
| Palm Beach County Convention CenterWest Palm Beach | Convention center | 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall (Halls A–B) | ≈ 29 ft hall | Right-to-work · own tools OK | ≈ $165/cwt | PBI · ~10 min |
| Palm Springs Convention CenterPalm Springs | Convention center | 92,545 sq ft Oasis Halls 1–4 (112,561 with Primrose) | 29 ft 8 in (Halls 1, 4) · 24 ft 8 in (Halls 2, 3) | Union · check kit | ≈ $155/cwt | PSP · 1.5 mi |
| Phoenix Convention CenterPhoenix | Convention center | 312,500 sq ft contiguous, lower Halls 1–6 | 32 ft lower · 35 ft upper | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | PHX · ~3 mi |
| Prime F. Osborn III Convention CenterJacksonville | Convention center | 78,540 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A + B | 32.5 ft halls · 75 ft Grand Lobby | Right-to-work · IATSE 115 · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | JAX · via I-95 |
| Raising Cane's River CenterBaton Rouge | Convention center | ≈ 70,000 sq ft Exhibition Hall · 100,000+ with arena | — hall · 27 ft ballroom | Right-to-work | ≈ $140/cwt | BTR · ~7 mi |
| Reliant CenterHouston | Convention center | 706,000+ sq ft on one level, Halls A–E | 25–60 ft · avg 30 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $116/cwt | HOU · ~8 mi |
| Reno-Sparks Convention CenterReno | Convention center | 382,303 sq ft on one level, Halls 1–5 | 34 ft | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $115/cwt | RNO · 2.1 mi |
| Rocky Gap Casino ResortFlintstone | Resort event center | 5,000 sq ft Allegheny Event Center | up to 21 ft | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | BWI / PIT · ~2–2.5 hr |
| Roland E. Powell Convention CenterOcean City | Convention center | 75,400 sq ft Exhibit Halls A–C | 30 ft halls · 35 ft ballroom | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $130/cwt | SBY · ~30 min |
| Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterWashington | Conference center | 9,185 sq ft Atrium Hall (65,000 sq ft in all) | 26 ft Atrium Hall · 80–125 ft Atrium | Union · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DCA · ~8 min |
| Rosen Centre HotelOrlando | Hotel ballrooms | 35,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 25 ft Grand · 22 ft Executive, Junior | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 12 min |
| Rosen Shingle CreekOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 95,000 sq ft Gatlin Ballroom | 31 ft ballrooms | Right-to-work | ≈ $160/cwt | MCO · ~10 min |
| SAFE Credit Union Convention CenterSacramento | Convention center | 159,509 sq ft, Halls A–D | 30 ft halls · 25 ft ballrooms | Union · 30-minute rule | ≈ $160/cwt | SMF · ~15 min |
| Saint Paul RiverCentreSaint Paul | Convention center | 68,699 sq ft Halls A–B + Rotunda; ~100,000 with Roy Wilkins hall | 27–39 ft | Union AV · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | MSP · ~8 mi |
| San Diego Convention CenterSan Diego | Convention center | 525,701 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–H | 27 ft 4 in A–E · up to 64 ft F–H | Union · check kit | ≈ $176/cwt | SAN · 3 mi |
| San Francisco Marriott MarquisSan Francisco | Hotel ballrooms | 39,621 sq ft Yerba Buena Ballroom | 24.5 ft Yerba Buena 7–9 · 14 ft Golden Gate | Union · check kit | ≈ $180/cwt | SFO · ~13 mi |
| San Jose McEnery Convention CenterSan Jose | Convention center | 143,000 sq ft Halls 1–3 | 32 ft | Union · 30 min / 10 ft rule | ≈ $160/cwt | SJC · 4 mi |
| Santa Clara Convention CenterSanta Clara | Convention center | 90,014 sq ft Halls A–D | 28 ft 6 in | Union · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | SJC · 5–6 mi |
| Savannah Convention CenterSavannah | Convention center | 200,000 sq ft, Exhibit Halls A–D | 30 ft C–D · up to 52 ft A–B | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $150/cwt | SAV · under 15 mi |
| Schaumburg Convention CenterSchaumburg | Convention center | 97,200 sq ft column-free hall | 30 ft hall · 22 ft ballroom | Non-union venue · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | ORD · ~13 mi |
| Seattle Convention CenterSeattle | Convention center | 205,700 sq ft Arch Halls 4A–4F | 25 ft Arch · 30 ft Summit | Union · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | SEA · Link ~40 min |
| Sheraton Boston HotelBoston | Hotel ballrooms | 19,938 sq ft Grand Ballroom Complex | 23 ft Grand · 11 ft Back Bay | Union · own staff per kit | ≈ $185/cwt | BOS · 4.7 mi |
| Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkChicago | Hotel ballrooms | 40,003 sq ft ballroom · 35,000 sq ft Riverwalk hall | 22 ft ballroom · 10 ft 6 in hall | Union · pop-ups ≤ 10×10 | ≈ $225/cwt | MDW · 13 mi |
| Sheraton New York Times Square HotelNew York | Hotel ballrooms | 14,896–16,576 sq ft Metropolitan Ballroom | 21.9 ft Metropolitan · 11 ft others | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LGA · ~35 min |
| Shreveport Convention CenterShreveport | Convention center | 95,000 sq ft exhibit hall, divisible by 3 | 30 ft hall · 25–26 ft ballroom | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | SHV · ~6 mi |
| Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet CreekOrlando | Resort ballrooms | 35,925 sq ft Bonnet Creek Ballroom | 20 ft Bonnet Creek · 18 ft Waterside, Floridian | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · 19 mi |
| Talking Stick ResortScottsdale | Resort ballrooms | 24,556–25,000 sq ft Salt River Grand Ballroom | Listed as 24 · confirm | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $140/cwt | PHX · ~14 mi |
| Tampa Convention CenterTampa | Convention center | 200,000 sq ft, West/Central/East Halls | 30 ft halls | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | TPA · ~8 mi |
| The BroadmoorColorado Springs | Resort ballrooms | 93,500 sq ft Bartolin Hall exhibit floor | 25 ft halls · 35 ft International Center | Union · check kit | ≈ $160/cwt | COS · ~11.5 mi |
| THE MARTChicago | Design center | ~1M sq ft NeoCon (showrooms + 7th floor) | — | Union · in-house crews | ≈ $75/cwt | ORD · ~15 mi |
| The OncenterSyracuse | Convention center | 99,000–100,000 sq ft Pirro Convention Center | — | Not right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $85/cwt | SYR · ~5 mi |
| Tucson Convention CenterTucson | Convention center | 89,760 sq ft Exhibit Halls A–C | 26 ft low steel · 35 ft high | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $135/cwt | TUS · ~10–15 min |
| Turning Stone Resort CasinoVerona | Resort ballrooms | ≈ 30,000 sq ft Event Center · 30,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom | 12–55 ft Event Center | Resort rules · check kit | ≈ $95/cwt | SYR · ~35 mi |
| Von Braun CenterHuntsville | Convention center + arena | 100,800 sq ft South Hall · 81,900 sq ft exhibit floor | 35 ft South Hall · 15–19 ft East Hall | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $105/cwt | HSV · ~12 mi |
| Walt Disney World Swan and DolphinLake Buena Vista | Resort ballrooms | 110,500 sq ft Atlantic + Pacific halls | 30 ft Atlantic · 25′8″ Pacific | Right-to-work | ≈ $155/cwt | MCO · ~20 min |
| Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington | Convention center | 473,000 sq ft contiguous, Halls A–C | 30 ft (A–C) · up to 52 ft (D–E) | Union · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | DCA · ~4 mi |
| Washington HiltonWashington | Hotel ballrooms | 29,631 sq ft International Ballroom · ~30,000 sq ft Columbia Hall | 30 ft ballroom · ~11 ft Columbia Hall | Union city · check kit | ≈ $165/cwt | DCA · ~6–7 mi |
| Westin Boston Seaport DistrictBoston | Hotel ballrooms | 19,160 sq ft Galleria Exhibit Hall | 14.5 ft Galleria · 24 ft Grand | Union market · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | BOS · <3 mi |
| Wildwoods Convention CenterWildwood | Convention center + arena | 73,000–75,000 sq ft exhibit hall (East + West) | 30 ft (Cvent) | Self-setup allowed · CBAs | ≈ $115/cwt | ACY · ~35 mi |
| World Market Center Las VegasLas Vegas | Wholesale market | 193,858 sq ft The Expo + 3 showroom towers | — | Right-to-work · check kit | ≈ $120/cwt | LAS · ~6.3 mi |
Nearby guides
Other Kansas City and Midwest venues
Kansas City Convention CenterKansas City, MO
America's CenterSt. Louis, MO
CHI Health Center OmahaOmaha, NE
Oklahoma City Convention CenterOklahoma City, OK
Written by the Purple Exhibits team. Purple ships to the Overland Park Convention Center and coordinates crews and freight for installs here; we ship and install from New York. Reviewed for the 2026–2027 season. Sources: the OPCC's exhibition hall, ballroom, courtyard room, exhibitor services, policies, FAQ, history and news pages, its floor plan and parking PDFs, TSNN (2023), Wikipedia, the Kansas Legislature (K.S.A. 44-831), the Kansas Hospital Association 2026 exhibitor service kit and trade show map, the APWA Mid-America 2026 exhibitor packet, OpenStreetMap, and organizer sites for VISION (Midwest Auto Care Alliance), MarketPlace Events and Naka-Kon.