Exhibitor guide · Flintstone, Maryland
Rocky Gap Casino Resort: the exhibitor's guide
More than 12,000 square feet of meeting space inside a state park in the Allegheny mountains, a 5,000 sq ft event center that splits in two, and the only Maryland venue in this guide that isn't in the Baltimore–Washington corridor at all. What exhibitors need to know in western Maryland.
Why this page exists
Rocky Gap Casino Resort sits inside Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland, in the heart of Allegany County, making it the only venue in this guide located outside the Baltimore–Washington corridor entirely. The 5,000 sq ft Allegheny Event Center, with ceilings up to 21 feet and the ability to split into two smaller rooms, anchors more than 12,000 sq ft of total meeting space that also includes four 600 sq ft meeting rooms, an executive boardroom, and outdoor venues at the Lakeside Reception Area and Golfview Pavilion. The mountain-and-lake setting is a genuine change of pace from every other venue in this guide. This guide covers the meeting space, what changes when your booth goes on hotel carpet, Maryland's labor rules, drayage, and getting to western Maryland.
The building
The meeting space
| Space | What it is | Typical shows | Booth planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Event Center | 5,000 sq ft, up to 400 guests, splits into two rooms. | General sessions, corporate meetings | Carpeted; confirm floor protection needs. |
| Four meeting rooms | 600 sq ft each, plus an executive boardroom. | Breakouts, small association meetings | Hand-carry and tabletop formats. |
| Outdoor venues | Lakeside Reception Area, Lakeside Terrace, Golfview Pavilion. | Receptions, weather permitting | Confirm rain-plan indoor backup space. |
Figures from Rocky Gap Casino Resort's published meetings and events overview.
Free tool
What changes when your booth goes on hotel carpet?
Every meeting space at Rocky Gap runs on carpet, not a concrete exhibit floor. That changes a few things about how your booth gets built.
The labor map
Who sets up my booth?
Maryland has no statewide right-to-work law; confirm hand-carry and self-install allowances with the show's official decorator.
No right-to-work law; confirm with the decorator
Rules vary by show; Purple confirms current terms before your build.
Exhibitor-appointed contractors
Purple files as your EAC for Rocky Gap shows.
Free tool
Rocky Gap drayage estimator
Planning numbers for 2026 and 2027; your show's exhibitor kit has the tariff.
Logistics
Hotels, transit, crew logistics
- Airport: Cumberland Regional has limited service; most exhibitors fly into BWI Marshall or Pittsburgh, each about 2 hours away.
- On-site: guest rooms are part of the resort itself.
- By car: I-68 reaches Rocky Gap directly.
- Crew: Purple coordinates Mid-Atlantic crews for western Maryland installs.
| Hotel | Distance | Why exhibitors pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gap Casino Resort guest rooms | On-site | The simplest option; part of the resort itself. |
Questions
Rocky Gap Casino Resort FAQ
Is this a carpet or concrete floor?
Carpet. Every meeting space at Rocky Gap runs on hotel carpet, which changes drayage, rigging and floor protection.
Where is Rocky Gap located?
Inside Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland, in Allegany County in western Maryland, well outside the Baltimore–Washington corridor.
How big is the meeting space?
More than 12,000 square feet total, anchored by the 5,000 sq ft Allegheny Event Center.
How much is drayage?
Purple's planning estimate is about $120 per hundredweight in 2026 and 2027, with a 200-pound minimum.
How big is the Allegheny Event Center?
5,000 square feet with ceilings up to 21 feet, divisible into two rooms for up to 400 people.
Are there outdoor event spaces?
Yes: the Lakeside Reception Area, Lakeside Terrace and Golfview Pavilion.
Exhibiting at Rocky Gap?
Send us the show and booth number. You get a carpet-conversion checklist, a drayage estimate, and a build timeline within two business days.
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