Fall 2026 National College Fair Minnesota
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center
Exhibit Hall DE
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Fair Hours:
Monday, October 5 – Exhibit Hall DE, Lobby DE
Show: 9:00am-12:00pm
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, October 6 – Exhibit Hall DE, Lobby DE
Show: 9:00am-12:00pm
Estimated Attendance: 7,000
Fair Set-up Hours:
Sunday, October 4 – Exhibit Hall DE, Lobby DE
Exhibitor Move In: 2:00pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 5 – Exhibit Hall DE, Lobby DE
Exhibitor Move In: 6:30am-9:00am
Fair Move Out Hours:
Tuesday, October 6 – Exhibit Hall DE, Lobby DE
Exhibitor Move Out: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Exhibitor Booth Package
10'x 10' Booth Space
1 – 6' Skirted Table
2 – Chairs
1 – Wastebasket
1 – Hanging Sign
Transportation, Directions and Parking:
Find directions and transportation information for the Minneapolis Convention Center http://www.minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/overview/directions-parking
Find parking information for the Minneapolis Convention Center
https://www.minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/attendees/public-event-parking-options/
Loading/Unloading:
Take 16th Street, which is behind the Minneapolis Convention Center, and stop at the security booth for a 30-minute temporary pass.
Be sure to inform the guard you are exhibiting at the Minnesota National College Fair and the guard will direct you to the loading dock for Halls D & E.
Exposition Services Provided by:
Global Exposition Services
(800)-801-6448
International: +1 (702) 525-5970
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Deadline for Exhibitor Orders with Payment: Friday, September 4, 2026
NCF Minnesota Exhibitor Website
Advanced Shipping Address:
GES
NACAC National College Fair Minnesota
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
TForce Freight
8500 Naples St. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
United States of America
Shipping Deadline:
All materials must be received between Monday, August 31, 2026 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Warehouse receiving hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.
Direct Shipping Address:
GES
NACAC National College Fair Minnesota
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 AM To 8:30 AM
Exhibit Site Post Show Pickup:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
United States of America
Post Show Pickup:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Material Handling Charge:
All material handling fees are calculated per hundredweight, per shipment, per day, and the rate charged will depend on the type of shipment and when it is received. Please see Exhibitor Service Kit for specific pricing details.
To access the Exhibitor Kit for online ordering and more information about shipping and deadlines, please visit the Expresso by GES website. An account should be created for online ordering.
Exhibitor Services:
To order exhibitor services (electrical, internet, etc.) for your booth, please visit the Exhibitor Service Center and enter your booth number.
Host Hotel:
Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403 – 2440
Rate: $299 per night + tax & fees
Please use this link to reserve your room by September 7, 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*. Attached is a Quick Start Guide with step-by-step instructions on how to get setup in the app. 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 vfalgoust@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.
NACAC College Fair Attendee Mobile App
The NACAC College Fair Attendee App will be available to download 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.
In addition to enhancing the attendee experience, we believe it will enhance the experience for the exhibiting college representatives, as well, as we believe this will drive even more traffic to those schools that attendees match with. 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 the National College Fair Minnesota and any onsite emergencies, email Virginia Falgoust vfalgoust@nacacnet.org or call 703-299-6844.