Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Bayside Halls A–F)
South Strip hub for MAGIC, SupplySide Global, SuperZoo, Shoptalk, Black Hat USA, and Dell Technologies World.
Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Full-time exhibitor staff can assemble tool-free 10x10 and 10x20 SEG lightboxes, tension fabric backdrops, and table throws inside Bayside Halls.
- Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: Direct Frank Sinatra Dr rear loading dock access for Bayside Exhibit Halls A–F makes targeted move-in faster than mid-Strip properties.
- Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: Bayside Halls A–F: 27–30 ft clear height
Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals
Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Mandalay Bay Convention Center with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:
- 3ft SEG Fabric Stand (14 lbs — $165 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft SEG Fabric Display (34 lbs — $475 Buy & Keep) →
- 20ft SEG Fabric Wall (64 lbs — $895 Buy & Keep) →
- 8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox (48 lbs — $1190 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft Backlit SEG Wall (56 lbs — $1250 Buy & Keep) →
- Straight Tension Fabric Wall (26 lbs — $525 Buy & Keep) →
- The NXT PopUp 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $650) →
- The NXT Base 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $1,150) →
Upcoming 2026–2027 Trade Shows in Las Vegas, NV
PACK EXPO Las Vegas — Las Vegas Packaging & Processing Trade Show
Move-In: 2027-09-25
ASD Market Week (Consumer Goods, Mobile Accessories & Wholesale)
Move-In: 2027-03-05
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Move-In: 2027-10-04
White Label World Expo & Retail Supply Chain (Las Vegas)
Move-In: 2027-05-04
Frequently Asked Questions — Mandalay Bay Convention CenterShow 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Full-time exhibitor staff can assemble tool-free 10x10 and 10x20 SEG lightboxes, tension fabric backdrops, and table throws inside Bayside Halls. Primary labor jurisdiction at Mandalay Bay Convention Center is Teamsters Local 631 & Carpenters Local 1977 (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 Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Average material handling (drayage) at Mandalay Bay Convention Center is ~$192 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$255. 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 Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Direct Frank Sinatra Dr rear loading dock access for Bayside Exhibit Halls A–F makes targeted move-in faster than mid-Strip properties. Ceiling height clearances: Bayside Halls A–F: 27–30 ft clear height. Official venue address: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.