Fall 2026 National College Fair New Orleans

Location:

Louisiana State University

New Orleans Recreation and Fitness Center

2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122

Link to Google Maps

Fair Hours:

Sunday, October 4, 2026

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (CT)

Transportation, Directions, and Parking:

To be confirmed.

Fair Set-up Hours:

Saturday, October 3, 2026

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (CT)

Sunday, October 4, 2026

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CT)

Estimated Attendance: 3,000

Loading/Unloading:

To be confirmed.

Exposition Services Provided by:

Smith Expo LLC

1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C

Greenwood, IN 46143

Advance Shipping Address:

Company Name, Booth #

NACAC NOLA c/o Smith Expo

1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C

Greenwood, IN 46143

Shipping Deadline:

To be confirmed.

Material Handling Charge:

To be confirmed.

Electrical Services:

 To be confirmed.

Accommodations:

NACAC has contracted an official block with SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street for those seeking accommodations for the New Orleans National College Fair. Rates begin at $209/night before taxes & fees. To access this group rate, please use the following reservation link to book your stay.  This room block closes on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

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*.  

If you have any questions about the app before the fair, please email info@gotocollegefairs.com.

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 Justine O’Connor (joconnor@nacacnet.org) or call 703-299-6853.