Exhibitor FAQs
When/Where is the 2027 Commodity Classic being held?
The 2027 Commodity Classic will be held March 3 - 5 (Wednesday - Friday) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, offering a larger hall with all exhibit space, food/beverage areas, and two educational stages together on the first-level.
How do I submit an application to exhibit at the 2027 show?
Click here for the floor plan and application instructions.
Click here to view the 2027 Sales Process Policy.
2026 exhibitors have first dibs on space through April 28.
New exhibitors may apply starting April 29.
What are 2027 exhibit rates?
1 - 5 spaces $1,730 each 10'x10' booth space
6 - 19 spaces $1,650 each 10'x10' booth space
20+ spaces $1,340 each 10'x10' booth space
Inline premium booth locations are an additional $420 per booth space.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for the 2027 show?
Other than for circumstances set forth in the Rules and Regulations on the contract and application, refunds shall be given only if the Commodity Classic trade show office is notified of cancellation or space reduction in writing on or before August 3, 2026. Payments for previous shows cannot be applied to future Commodity Classic shows, sponsorships, or other events.
What is needed for the required certificate of insurance?
ALL exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance on or before January 15, 2027 to tradeshow@commodityclassic.com and name American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association as additional insureds with policy effective date through March 1, 2026. Coverage must be for comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
If you need to purchase insurance for show dates only, refer to the form that will be included in the exhibit service kit to be released early fall.
Who is the official show decorator?
Paramount Convention Services, Inc.
General service questions: Leigh Everett, leverett@paramountcs.com
Equipment Move-in Only: Andy Victor, avictor@paramountcs.com
Phone: 800-883-6578
When is the exhibit service kit available?
Confirmed exhibitors' primary contact will receive an email from Paramount Convention Services early fall with Paramount's unique log-in to make online orders with them directly on the exhibit services kit that contains valuable exhibitor information to ensure your success including a deadline check list, marketing and attendee communication opportunities, all approved vendors and their order information, equipment move-in schedule, and maps.
What are some exhibit specifications to keep in mind?
Refer to the exhibit services kit guidelines and exhibitor application rules and regulation for exhibit specifications and guidelines, including overhead signage, lighting and sound. Guidelines include, but are not limited to:
Exhibits must be arranged so as not to obstruct the general view or hide other exhibits. Booth construction and materials must meet guidelines of the convention center, including multiple story and enclosed booths. Inline exhibitors may not erect a back wall higher than 8' or side higher than 3'. End caps must allow for a 4’ site line on each side of the back of the booth (maximum width of back booth is 12' to allow a site line for exhibitors behind end cap and be no higher than 8’). The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of Commodity Classic.
How do I make exhibitor housing and registration arrangements?
Please do not make reservations through any hotel provider or travel company other than Maritz as the official Commodity Classic housing and registration company. Your primary exhibitor contact will receive an email from Maritz in NOVEMBER with a unique link and password.
Exhibitors receive up to two FREE registrations with your first booth and one FREE for each additional booth. Be sure to register your representatives in your submission to Maritz as EXHIBITOR (E) in order to clear security during set-up and non-open hours.
Maritz Exhibitor Registration & Housing
CommodityClassicExh@maritz.com
864-342-6374
How do I reserve meeting space / get assistance with a large event?
Submit your request through a link to be provided in the exhibit services kit this fall. For questions, please Email Maureen Feck, Show Director.
For trade show information, contact:
tradeshow@commodityclassic.com
636-745-3008
