Location:
Hall 4AB
705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Fair Hours:
Friday, October 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday October 17, 2026
12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please Note: It has been brought to our attention that people have been contacted by someone claiming to be working with the NCF Seattle (Trade Show Planners, host hotel) and are being asked about travel arrangements, hotel stays, etc. Note that we do not work with a company called “Trade Show Planners” and none of our vendors should be asking you this information. Please take caution if you receive an email or phone call like these situations
Seattle Convnetion Center Event Service – Exhibitor Gudielines
Exhbitor Services
Exhibitor Guidelines:
Prohibited items at our events: water bottles, apparel (e.g. t-shirts, hats, socks, sweatshirts), food/candy, bags, balloons, stickers, and toys/noisemakers
For more information and to review all our guidelines click here.
Transportation, Directions and Parking:
Find Directions, Parking information, and Maps for the Seattle Convention Center here.
The Seattle Convention Center recommends parking in one of the two SCC parking garages: Arch Garage (On 8th Avenue, between Pike & Seneca Streets) or Freeway Park Garage (On Hubbell Place, between Pike & Seneca Streets).
Fair Set-up Hours:
Thursday, October 15, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 17, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Estimated Attendance: 5,000
Loading/Unloading:
The loading/unloading entrance to the Seattle Convention Center is the area referred to as the “Arch South Hand Carried Freight/Small Vehicle Delivery”. South Hand Carried Freight (HCF) is located on aisle “G” of the main garage. Maximum height is 6’5”. Please be advised that for any vehicle larger than 6’5″ in height, these need to be directed to the SCC’s loading dock. The Hand Carried Freight elevator will be operated ONLY during the published Exhibitor Set-up and Dismantle hours. To expedite your work, the Convention Center has a limited number of flatbeds available. Carts are checked out of the HCF zone in the garage. Complimentary parking is available for loading/unloading in the garage only if you enter and exit within one hour. You can have your parking ticket validated at the HCF Service Desk.
Download Map and Directions for the South Hand Carried Freight Entrance.
Download Map and Direction for the Arch Loading Dock.
Exposition Services Provided by:
Fern Exposition Services
503-417-8000
Shipping Information:
All fees for handling and receiving must be paid to Fern. Please review the Exhibit kit website for additional information and rates. Rates are subject to change.
To create an account to access the Exhibit Kit website, click here. If you have any questions or need the introduction email and instructions for online ordering resent, please click here. Please include Seattle National College Fair 2025 in your email.
Electrical Service:
Electrical services are supplied exclusively through Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services. You can place your order online by going to Exhibitor Services website or you may ask for order forms and rates by calling 206/694-5015.
Online Exhibit Kit Instructions: More Information Coming Soon
Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown
1821 Boren Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101, USA
The NACAC negotiated rate is $169/night.
Cutoff date to make your reservation is by Thursday, September 24, 2026. Reservations can be made online by using the NACAC personalized reservation link
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Lauren Zarbo (Lzarbo@nacacnet.org) or call 703-299-6850.