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Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E & ACC North)

Southern California home of Natural Products Expo West, NAMM Show, MD&M West, VidCon, and RE+ Clean Energy.

Avg. Drayage: ~$175 / CWT (100 lbs) • 500W Power: ~$220 • Space: 1,800,000 sq. ft.GROUNDED TELEMETRY
UNION & BUILDING TELEMETRYModerate Union
LABOR JURISDICTION Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters & Teamsters
CEILING CLEARANCEHalls A–D: 25 ft • ACC North Level 200: 25 ft
DRAYAGE ESTIMATE~$175 per 100 lbs (CWT)
VENUE ADDRESS800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
EXHIBITOR DIY SETUP & MARSHALING RULES

Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Anaheim Convention Center

  • DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Exhibitors may install pop-up frames, 3ft & 10ft SEG fabric walls, and table covers in 10x10 or 10x20 spaces without power tools.
  • Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: Located in our home Southern California backyard — NXT Stage dispatches direct local box trucks to West St / Katella Ave docks with zero long-haul freight fees.
  • Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: Halls A–D: 25 ft • ACC North Level 200: 25 ft
SLASH DRAYAGE WITH TOOL-FREE DISPLAYS

Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals

Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Anaheim Convention Center with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:

Upcoming 2026–2027 Trade Shows in Anaheim, CA

Frequently Asked Questions — Anaheim Convention CenterShow 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Anaheim Convention Center?

Exhibitors may install pop-up frames, 3ft & 10ft SEG fabric walls, and table covers in 10x10 or 10x20 spaces without power tools. Primary labor jurisdiction at Anaheim Convention Center is Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters & Teamsters (Moderate Union). For larger 20x20 island builds or hands-free installation, NXT Stage provides full union-compliant turnkey Installation & Dismantle (I&D) crews.

How much does drayage (material handling) cost at Anaheim Convention Center?

Average material handling (drayage) at Anaheim Convention Center is ~$175 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$220. Switching from heavy legacy wood crates (1,200+ lbs) to NXT Stage lightweight SIP/aluminum rental booths (100–280 lbs) or purchased SEG lightboxes (14–56 lbs) typically saves $900–$2,100 in venue drayage fees.

Where is the marshaling yard and what are the ceiling height limits at Anaheim Convention Center?

Located in our home Southern California backyard — NXT Stage dispatches direct local box trucks to West St / Katella Ave docks with zero long-haul freight fees. Ceiling height clearances: Halls A–D: 25 ft • ACC North Level 200: 25 ft. Official venue address: 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802.