2012 Austin National College Fair 

 

  • General Information- Location, date, times, schools in attendance and more.
  • Attendee Information- Complete information to help students, parents and counselors prepare for attending the fair.
  • Exhibitor Information- Complete information for college or university representative attending this fair, including shipping deadlines, set-up hours, hotel information and more. 

General Information

Location:
Austin Convention Center
Exhibit Hall 3
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
512/404-4000
Directions

Fair Hours:
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: 2012 Spring Austin NCF

Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/836-2222 ext 156.

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Attendee Information

Student Registration:

Students who register and bring their barcode printout with them to the Fair will not have to fill out information cards on site! Registration will be available on-site but avoid the long lines and register online before you arrive. REGISTER NOW!
Learn more about online registration.

Useful Materials for Attendees Before, During and After the Fairs:

Available Workshops: Possible workshop topics include Application Process, Financial Aid, What Juniors Should Be Doing Now to Get Ready for the Application Process, Early Awareness Process for 6th-10th graders, Historically Black Universities, NCAA updates. Check back closer to the fair for more detailed information! 

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Exhibitor Information
Register Now to secure your booth at the fair!

Registration Prices (per booth):

 Member Non-Member
 $590  $790
Not a member? Become one today! 

Set-up Hours:
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Estimated Attendance: 6,000

Loading/Unloading:
The loading dock is located via Access Ramp A in the service yard off of Red River Street.

Exposition Services provided by:  
Fun Factory Events & Superior Exposition Services, 972/271-7444

Shipping Information:
Authorized Shipping Address:
(Your Name/Institution)
(Booth Number)
Austin National College Fair
April 10, 2012
C/O Fun Factory Events & Superior Expo
3366 Miller Park South
Garland, TX 75042

Fun Factory Events will accept crated, boxed or skidded materials, at the above address beginning on March 12, 2012. The warehouse will accept freight shipments from 8:30 AM to NOON and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. To check on your warehouse shipment, please call our Exhibitor Services Department at (972) 271-7444.

Material Handling Charge:* 
Shipping is $49 per cwt, 100lbs (minimum charge is 100 lbs). Payment must be received in advance, by check, purchase order, or credit card. Download the Exhibitor Service Manual.
*Rates are subject to change. Please contact Exhibitor Services Department at (972) 271-7444 for current rates.

Shipping Deadline:  
All materials must be received by April 5, 2012.

Electrical Service: 
Electrical Services are supplied through the Austin Convention Center. Contact Toni Fulton at 512/404-4229.


Host Hotel:
Hilton Austin Downtown
500 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Reservations: 1/800/236-1592 and mention the group code/name NAC to receive the group discount.
Rate: $139 Single/Double
Deadline: March 10, 2012
Online Reservations: Go to www.austin.hilton.com and select the arrival and departure dates from the drop down selection on the right side. Under group/convention code (towards the bottom) enter the 3 letter code (NAC) It will populate with the group information and then select the option to reserve a room 

Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, contact Jason Smith  at 703/299-6856.

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