Exhibitor FAQs
Where is the 2025 Commodity Classic being held?
The trade show for 2025 will be held in one hall (Exhibit Hall A - F) at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver at 700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202. Please refer to service kit for instructions for shipping exhibit materials.
What is the 2025 trade show OPEN hour schedule?
The unique SUNDAY - TUESDAY schedule is based on available dates contracted earlier with the Colorado Convention Center. Show open hours:
Sunday, March 2nd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All exhibitors may host food and adult beverages in-booth.
Monday, March 3rd 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Media Preview
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Exhibitors may host adult beverages
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Optional in-booth receptions hosted by Platinum/Gold and 20+ booth exhibitors
Tuesday, March 4th 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Refer to below for move-in and move-out schedule date/times, or refer to service kit coming September.
This year with limited exhibit hall space, the traditional complimentary lunches during show open hours on Monday and Tuesday will be offered in the Bluebird Ballroom located by Hall C/D back entrance.
What if Space Appears Sold-out for the 2025 Commodity Classic?
2024 exhibitors had first opportunity to reserve space in the pre-sell process until May 16 when the application and contract was posted publicly for anyone to submit to request space as available, or be on the wait list.
If space is not showing available on the floor plan, you are encouraged to submit the application and contract to request to be on the wait list. Several exhibitors on last year's wait list were successful in securing space at a later time.
2025 exhibitors will have first-option in the presell process for space that is anticipated to sell-out quickly for 2026.
What are the 2025 exhibit rates?
1 - 5 spaces $1,650 each 10'x10' booth space
6 - 19 spaces $1,575 each 10'x10' booth space
20+ spaces $1,240 each 10'x10' booth space
Inline premium booth locations as designated on the floor plan are an additional $380 per booth space.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
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 July 1, 2024. Payments for previous shows cannot be applied to future Commodity Classic shows, sponsorships, or other events.
Who is the official show decorator?
Paramount Convention Services, Inc.
General service questions: Leigh Everett, leverett@paramountcs.com
Equipment and Island Move-in, rigging/booth approvals: Andy Victor, avictor@paramountcs.com
PH 800-883-6578
Confirmed exhibitors' primary booth contact will receive an email from Paramount Convention Services with the link to access the Commodity Classic Exhibit Services Kit. When available, this kit is designed to include ALL information available to ensure your success, including the show schedule, all vendor deadlines/checklist, order forms, and marketing and communication opportunities.
What are the upcoming deadlines and action items?
Click here for Exhibitor Deadline Checklist
How do I reserve meeting space and/or get assistance with large group events?
Check back later in July for a link to submit your request. Or, for assistance with co-location and meeting group requests, email feck@commodityclassic.com.
How do I make exhibitor registration and housing arrangements?
Your primary exhibitor contact will receive an email from Maritz Global Events (email_confirm@confmail.experient-inc.com) with a unique link and password at the time registration/housing open November 7 online.
Currently Commodity Classic has over 20 hotels contracted for discounted rates offered through Maritz Global Events with a per night hotel cost ranging primarily between $199 - $269 with a mid-point of $234.
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 Global Events Direct Exhibitor Registration & Housing
CommodityClassicExh@maritz.com
864-342-6374
What is needed for the required certificate of insurance?
ALL exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance on or before February 3, 2025 to tradeshow@commodityclassic.com and name American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association as additional insureds with policy effective date through March 5, 2025. 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 on the exhibit service kit for Risk-Strategies or contact kmonahan@risk-strategies.com.
What are some exhibit specifications to keep in mind when planning?
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.
What is the Exhibitor Move-in/Move-out schedule?
Exhibitor Move-in
*Large Equipment & 20+ Island Booths are by appointment only.
Refer to equipment move-in schedule and details on the equipment lot use (Feb. 19 - March 7) in exhibitor services kit to come in September.
Contact Andy Victor at the official decorator, Paramount Convention Services, for appointment times after the service kit is released at 800-883-6578 or avictor@paramountcs.com.
B/C/D/E2 Halls are ABOVE the red line shown on floor plan.
A/F/E1 Halls are BELOW the red line shown on floor plan.
Tuesday, February 25
B/C/D/E2 Large Equipment Move-in*
Wednesday, February 26
B/C/D/E2 Large Equipment Move-in*
B/C/D/E2 70+ (7,000 NSF+) Move-in* 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27
B/C/D/E2 Large Equipment/70+ Move-in* 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
B/C/D/E2 20+ (2,000 NSF+) Move-in* 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 28
B/C/D/E2 All Move-in 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A/F/E1 Large Equipment Move-in*
A/F/E1 20+ (2,000 NSF+) Booth Move-in* 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
All Exhibitor Move-in 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.**
**Additional time may be available for larger booths if needed.
Sunday, March 2
All Exhibitor Move-in 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flooring is required in exhibit space and will be forced at exhibitor expense if not down on Sunday by 8:00 a.m. in Halls B/C/D/E2 and 10:00 a.m. in Halls A/F/E1.
Exhibitor Move-out
Tuesday, March 4
Exhibitor Move-out 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Empties will start being returned later Tuesday after show closing and aisle carpet is removed for many to need to plan to stay for move-out on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 5
Exhibitor Move-out 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For trade show information, contact:
tradeshow@commodityclassic.com
636-745-3008
