Exhibitor Schedule

Expo Hours

New this year - Floral Expo opens early!

Friday, Oct. 17
Floral North Hall: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Halls A-D: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18:
Floral North Hall: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Buyer Preview Hour, open only to floral exhibitors, retailers and floral buyers
Floral North Hall: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. open to all attendees
Halls A-D: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change.

Exhibitor Setup

Badges are required on the show floor at all times: Only Booth Workers and registered EACs are permitted to access the floor during setup/tear-down hours. Trade Show Only Passes are allowed in during official expo hours.

All booths may set up Sunday through Thursday, but check your target move-in time to determine when your carrier is assigned to check in and off-load booth materials so you may schedule staff and labor accordingly.

Sunday, Oct. 12

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Booth Setup

Monday, Oct. 13

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Booth Setup

Tuesday, Oct. 14

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Booth Setup

Wednesday, Oct. 15

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Booth Setup
Island Booth Deadline: All booths 400 sq. ft. or larger must be finished with major exhibit construction with empties tagged by 7:00 p.m. when the Clean Floor Policy* goes into effect. Product merchandising and minor booth construction may continue through Thursday.

Thursday, Oct. 16

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Refrigerated/Frozen Product Delivery
Contact GES for a more exact delivery time estimate.

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Booth Setup for all booths
Major construction must be complete by 2:00 p.m. so we can begin clearing aisles. Product merchandising and minor booth setup may continue.

No-Show Policy: Exhibitors who have not begun setup by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 will be considered a "No Show" unless you have notified Show Management.

Friday, Oct. 17

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Refrigerated/Frozen Product Delivery

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Product Removal for Floral Hall
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Product Removal for Halls A-D
GES will begin removing all freight at 8 a.m. in preparation for show opening.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Floral hall open to all attendees
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Expo Halls A-D open

Saturday, Oct. 18

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Refrigerated/Frozen Product Delivery

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Product Removal for Floral Hall
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Product Removal for Halls A-D
All product tagged for Saturday will start being delivered to booths at 6:00 a.m. Removal will begin at 8:00 a.m. regardless of whether you've gone through the freight. Any product left in refrigerated storage after noon on Saturday will be donated to the food bank.

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Floral Expo Hall open for Buyer Preview Hour (buyers only)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Floral Expo Hall open to all attendees
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Expo Halls A-D open

Exhibitor Tear-Down

Check your target move-out day/time to determine when your carrier should pick up your freight.

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Booth Dismantle
Exhibitors who begin tearing down before 5:00 p.m. will be penalized 1 priority point, which will impact your 2026 booth assignment.
6:00 p.m. EACs may enter the floor
7:30 p.m. Carriers for LIFO booths may check in. All other carriers may check in according to their assigned target move-out time.

5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Exhibitor Lounge
Relax in the exhibitor lounge while you wait for your empty crates.
Head to the courtyard on the show floor between Hall A & B to relax, recharge, get updates, and enjoy food & beverages while you wait.
The return of empties will take hours; if you choose to leave your booth, please secure or remove all valuables.
Remove any Fresh Ideas Showcase items before 6 p.m. if you have a display unit.

Sunday, Oct. 19

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Booth Dismantle

Monday, Oct. 20

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Halls B, C, D Freight Pick-up (see target Move-Out Map/Pick-Up Schedule)
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hall A Freight Pick-up (see target Move-Out Map/Pick-Up Schedule)

Tuesday, Oct. 21

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hall A Freight Pick-up (see target Move-Out Map/Pick-Up Schedule)

When you're ready to leave, turn in your Bill of Lading at the GES service desk.

*Clean Floor Policy
Due to the volume of crates—and to facilitate the installation and cleaning of aisle carpet— a Clean Floor Policy will be enforced. All aisles must be 100% clear of crates, product, ladders, gang boxes or any other items that may impede the installation of aisle carpet or they will be removed promptly, regardless of whether they are labeled. Requests to bring crates back from storage to the show floor before show opening are contingent upon the time it is requested and availability of forklift drivers. Labor fees will apply.