Exhibitor Setup Information
Great Train Show - Des Moines, IA

March 22nd & 23rd

10am - 4pm

Iowa Events Center

730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Important Exhibitor Infomation

Table Payments:
If you requested your tables be charged to a credit card, it has been processed or will be soon.
If you guaranteed your tables to a credit card, please pay the show manager by 10:00am Sunday morning via cash or check to avoid late fees.

On-Site Show Management: Bill Grove

Reminders:
Please pick up your exhibitor badge when you arrive and wear your badge during all setup and show hours.
Please, if you have any questions at the show ask one of the managers. We are here to help you.

Parking:
Exhibitor & Public parking is in paid lots at and near the events center.

Drive In:
There is one drive in door at the back of the hall. There are a lot of pillars and drive in is somewhat limited. As always, we suggest you bring a cart.

Exhibitor Badges: I cannot tell you how many times at a show dealers and layout members come up tome and tell me “I left my badges in the room”, or “They're on the kitchen counter back home”. To eliminate this problem, I do not mail out exhibitor badges. You will receive the badges at the show. They may be picked up at the show office when you arrive.

SalesTax: As of 03/01/2025, the sales tax rate was 6.00%.

Event Schedule

Friday, March 21, 2025
Move in for Dealers                                     11:00am - 6:00pm
Move in for Layouts                                      1:00pm - 6:00pm
Hall Closes Promptly at 6:10pm

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Exhibitors readmitted to the hall                  8:00am
Show Open                                                10:00am - 4:00pm
Hall Closes Promptly at 4:15pm

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Exhibitors readmitted to the hall                  9:00am
Show Open                                                10:00am - 4:00pm
Move Out                                                     4:00pm - 9:00pm

Directions to the Show

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