Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Navy Pier
Festival Hall A
600 East Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Exhibitor Move-In:

Friday, September 12th, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Exhibitor Move-Out:

3:01 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Estimated Attendance:

3,500+

STEM/PVA Component

At the NACAC National College Fair – Chicago, there will be special sections of the exhibit hall floor designated specifically for:

  • STEM: Science, technology, engineering, and math institutions, indicated with green/white pipe & drape
  • PVA: Performing and visual arts institutions, indicated with yellow/white pipe & drape
  • General NACAC National College Fair: Indicated with blue/white pipe & drape

You have the ability to select which type of booth you prefer. Please complete the booth section survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFWQHZ

If you would like to be placed in the general NCF section, you do not need to complete the survey. NACAC assumes you prefer the general section unless you tell us otherwise.

If we do not receive your response by August 13, 2025, your booth location will default to the general NACAC National College Fair section.

Transportation, Directions, and Parking:

https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/

The East Garage is the preferred parking location. However, if the East Garage is full, overflow parking will be directed to the West Garage.

If you park in the West Garage, exit on the south side of the garage, turn left (east), and continue walking past the Bar Sol restaurant. Enter through Door 10, where escalators will lead you directly to Festival Hall A.

Loading/Unloading:

Follow the Navy Pier parking signs to the North dock drive of Navy Pier. There will be a ramp leading up to the loading and unloading area from the North dock for those who need assistance unloading their vehicle. If you plan on loading and unloading materials, please park in the East Garage and access Festival Hall A via the elevators.

Exposition Services Provided by:

Smith Expo LLC
Contact: Heather Smith
317-710-8703
hsmith@smithexpo.com

Exhibitor Kit

Advance Shipping Address:

Pre-made labels can be found in the exhibitor kit

Smith Expo Services (Exhibitor Name, Booth Number) NACAC CHI
c/o Smith Expo
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143

Shipping Deadline:

All shipments must arrive to the advance warehouse by Thursday, September 4th, 2025, 3 p.m.

Material Handling Charge:

Please view the exhibitor kit for prices for various weights. A credit card is required to be on file if you are using any services provided by Smith Expo Services.

Electrical & Internet/Wi-Fi Services:

Coming Soon….

Host Hotel:

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago
900 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Rate: $279.00 per night + tax & fees

Reservation “Cutoff Date” – Wednesday, August 20, 2025

NACAC’s personalized reservation link

Contact Information:

For information regarding this fair, please contact Simyah Farrior-Moorman: sfarrior-moorman@nacacnet.org.