Fall 2026 National College Fair Jacksonville
Location:
University of North Florida Arena
11582 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL
Fair Hours:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Estimated Attendance: 5,000
Transportation, Directions and Parking:
University of North Florida Interactive Campus Map
The above is an interactive map of the University of North Florida campus. Below is a picture of where the fair will be taking place. The fair will be in UNF Arena (Building 34), with parking available in the Arena Parking Garage (Building 38).
Yellow Highlight – UNF Arena
Blue Highlight – Parking Garage
Exposition Services Provided by:
Smith Expo LLC
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: 317-362-6890
Email: msmith@smithexpo.com
Shipping Information:
Company Name, Booth #
NACAC JAX c/o Smith Expo
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143
Advance Shipping Deadline: 3pm Thurs., Sept 17, 2026
Please note there is no direct to show site shipping.
Note: All pre-shipped items must be paid for in advance. Please obtain tracking numbers for all shipped items.
NACAC is not responsible for lost, missing, or damaged items.
Material Handling Charge:
*Rates are subject to change. Please contact Smith Expo for current rates at (317) 362-6890.
Electrical Service:
Electrical services will not be available for this fair.
Accommodations:
Home2Suites by Hilton Jacksonville South St. Johns Town Center
10715 Deerwood Park Blvd
Jacksonville FL 32256
Guest Room Rate: $119/night plus fees and taxes
Please use this link to book your room by Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: NACAC does not share your contact information with our contracted host hotels. NACAC host hotels will not reach out to you directly for payment or registration details. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be with a hotel, do not provide them with any personal or financial information. Please contact collegefairs@nacacnet.org if you have any questions.
Exhibitor App:
GoToCollegeFairs is NACAC’s exclusive technology services provider for in-person NACAC National College Fairs. All lead retrieval services for in-person programs will be captured through the GTCF Mobile Scanning Application.
*Please be sure to download the app prior to arrival*.
There will be a GTCF representative onsite to answer any questions you have during the fair.
If you have any questions about the app before the fair, please email mdonahue@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.
NACAC College Fair Attendee Mobile App:
The NACAC College Fair Attendee App will be available to download for all attendees and will allow attendees to have instant access to crucial fair information including their lead retrieval barcode, the list of exhibiting colleges (including the locator map), list of colleges that matched their preferences via Matchmaking, and much more.
Please note, the NACAC College Fair Attendee App does not replace the GTCF MobileScan App or change the lead retrieval process for you in any way. We are just providing this information to you as a courtesy and so that you are aware of this exciting new feature.
On-site Food and Beverage:
While light refreshments will be provided, NACAC strongly encourages you to eat a full meal before you arrive.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Virginia Falgoust (vfalgoust@nacacnet.org) or call 703-299-6844.