Library of Congress National Book Festival

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Saturday, September 1, 2018

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Backwall Drape: Blue
    Sidewall Drape: Blue
    Facility Carpeted: No
    Aisle Carpet Color: Blue
    1 - 6' White Skirted Table
    2 - Plastic Contour Chairs
    1 - Wastebasket
    1 - Booth ID Sign
    Gray Booth Carpet

    No power is provided in your space. If you require electricity, it must be ordered through HiTech.

    For on-site material handling/drayage purposes, please note the Library has prepaid the following weight to be stored at the warehouse and delivered directly to your booth location at the Washington D.C. Convention Center.
    - 10' x 10' and 15’ x 15’ Booths will receive up to 250lbs of material handling at no charge.
    - 10' x 20' Booths will receive up to 500lbs of material handling at no charge.
    - 35’ x 40’ Booths will receive up to 2,625lbs of material handling at no charge.
    - Prepaid handling for larger booths will be determined in consultation with the Library and sponsor.

    If your on-site material handling/drayage exceeds this weight, you will be invoiced separately for the difference. Exhibitor is responsible for all costs associated with shipping their items TO and FROM the advance warehouse or show site (i.e., FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service). We are happy to work with you to schedule onsite deliveries and any special assistance you will need for set up.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - this event moves out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
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Wed. Aug. 1, 2018Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Fri. Aug. 10, 2018Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Fri. Aug. 24, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:30 PM
Thu. Aug. 30, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM20x20 and larger booths only.
Fri. Aug. 31, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Thu. Aug. 30, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PM20x20 and larger booths only.
Fri. Aug. 31, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Show Hours:
Sat. Sep. 1, 20188:30 AM To 6:30 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Sat. Sep. 1, 20186:30 PM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Sep. 2, 20188:00 AM To 11:00 AM
Sun. Sep. 2, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Sun. Sep. 2, 2018 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 11:00 AM
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*All inbound carriers must check in by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.