McCormick Place • Target Move-In: Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Targeted) • Attendance: 30,000+
McCormick Place 31st St Marshalling Yard (Chicago) • Freeman Targeted Dock Assignment
Draws big-box retail buyers from Target, Walmart, Williams-Sonoma, Amazon, and HomeGoods evaluating physical consumer products, home accessories, and lifestyle gear.
The NXT Base 10x10
The NXT Pro 10x20
The NXT Island 20x20
Pairs The NXT PopUp Plus 10x20 with a 33"×81" Deluxe Retractable Stand, 6ft Box-Fitted Dye-Sub Table Cover, and dual C-Clamp LED Display Lights.
Auto-bundled for retail buyers at Inspired Home Show: pairs an 8ft LED backlit SEG lightbox pop-up with a 3ft SEG stand and branded hard-case podium.
Pairs The NXT Ultra 10x20 with our LED Backlit SEG Lightbox Display, Hard-Case Podium Counter Wrap, and 3ft SEG Stand for dominant visibility.
Exhibiting at Inspired Home Show 2027 (McCormick Place in Chicago, IL) typically costs ~$8,565 all-in for a 10x10 inline space, ~$16,150 for a 10x20 booth, and ~$28,415 for a 20x20 island exhibit. This includes raw floor space (~$44/sq ft), Freeman drayage (~$185/CWT) and 10A power (~$270), and an NXT Stage turnkey booth rental ($1,150–$5,200).
| Footprint | NXT Stage Turnkey Rental | Traditional Agency Rate | Est. Floor Space (McCormick Place) | Est. Freeman Drayage & 10A Power | Est. All-In Show Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10' × 10' Inline Booth (10x10) | $1,150 | ~$4,400 (100 sq ft) | ~$1,380 | ~$8,565 | |
| 10' × 20' Wide Inline Booth (10x20) | $2,950 | ~$8,800 (200 sq ft) | ~$2,020 | ~$16,150 | |
| 20' × 20' Island Booth (20x20) | $5,200 | ~$17,600 (400 sq ft) | ~$2,845 | ~$28,415 |
Looking for Inspired Home Show Chicago booth rentals or custom exhibit fabrication for The Inspired Home Show (IHA — Consumer & Housewares) 2027? NXT Stage engineers lightweight 8'×4' modular structural insulated panel (SIP) walls (~32 lbs per panel) and tension-fabric frames that slash Freeman material handling costs (~$185/CWT) at McCormick Place.
Exhibiting at Inspired Home Show 2027 (McCormick Place in Chicago, IL) typically costs ~$8,565 all-in for a 10x10 inline space, ~$16,150 for a 10x20 booth, and ~$28,415 for a 20x20 island exhibit. This includes raw floor space (~$44/sq ft), Freeman drayage (~$185/CWT) and 10A power (~$270), and an NXT Stage turnkey booth rental ($1,150–$5,200).
Official show dates for The Inspired Home Show (IHA — Consumer & Housewares) are Mar 7–9, 2027. Targeted exhibitor move-in begins Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Targeted), and the Freeman advance warehouse receiving window is Feb 3 – Feb 25, 2027. McCormick Place 31st St Marshalling Yard (Chicago) • Freeman Targeted Dock Assignment
Key exhibit zones at Inspired Home Show (McCormick Place) include: North & South Halls — Dine, Decor, Wired + Well Consumer Tech (10x10, 10x20, 20x20, Prime Main Aisle). McCormick Place advance warehouse closes 28 days before show.
Yes. NXT Stage serves as a full-service Inspired Home Show Chicago booth builder and turnkey rental provider, offering flat-rate 10x10 ($1,150), 10x20 ($2,950), and 20x20 ($5,200) packages alongside custom 20x20–50x50+ architectural 8'×4' SIP wall fabrication, NFPA-701 graphics, and EAC I&D labor at McCormick Place.
The Inspired Home Show (IHA — Consumer & Housewares) draws 30,000+ attendees (79% decision-makers) and 1,600+ exhibitors across Consumer Goods & Housewares, Smart Home & Appliances, Lifestyle & Everyday Products, Retail Merchandising. Draws big-box retail buyers from Target, Walmart, Williams-Sonoma, Amazon, and HomeGoods evaluating physical consumer products, home accessories, and lifestyle gear. Ideal product fit: Physical consumer products, kitchen/home gadgets, personal electronics, and retail shelf-ready goods.
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