Parking for exhibitors is in a lot adjacent to the building, (see map link below). The cost for exhibitors to park for the duration of the Show is $12 with unlimited in and out. These passes may be purchased at the Show Office during move-in or in advance, by check or money order, please call 816-931-4686. Parking is also available in lots surrounding the facility; the cost for parking in these lots vary, but they generally do not allow in and out access. Parking
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Yes, during show hours there are concession areas open in the lobby hallway and southeast corner of the Exhibition Hall and the Blue Ribbon Cafe is located on the second level.
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Unless you have purchased an island area, your space will have an 8’ tall back-drape and 3’ tall side drapes to define your area. The island areas are marked on the floor to allow you unlimited access and visibility from any direction. You will also receive a sign you can use to identify your booth.
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George E. Fern Co. is the show decorator. They provide material handling, storage, rental of carpet, furniture & displays, sign making, audio-visual equipment, floral service, cleaning service and other services to our exhibitors. You may arrange these services on their web page by following this link.
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No. You or your employees are allowed to bring your display in, set it up, and bring in you own literature and products. In many cases you can drive right up to your display space and unload your car or truck. If you ship anything in (common carrier), or need outside help for anything, then you must use George E. Fern Co. to provide those services. Items shipped directly to the facility will not be accepted.
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Capital Electric provides those services. Electrical service at the American Royal Complex must be ordered by phone or fax as online ordering is not operational at this time. Please click the reference here for the form and submit it with payment in full by April 11, 2007 to take advantage of pre-show pricing. Click here to display form.
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The following hotels are close to the American Royal Complex:
Proceeds from ticket sales will go in part to support Wayside Waifs, Greater Kansas City Humane Society, Animal Haven and Greater Kansas City Animal Control, among others.
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The following hotels are close to the American Royal Complex, have a pet friendly policy, and in some cases have offered a special rate for the Pet Expo. Be sure to call to disucss the hotel's pet policy (for example both require pet kennels):