Exhibitor FAQs
Where is the 2025 Commodity Classic being held?
The trade show for 2025 will be held in one hall (Exhibit Hall A - F) at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver.
What is the 2025 trade show schedule?
The unique SUNDAY - TUESDAY schedule is based on available dates contracted earlier with the Colorado Convention Center. Show open hours:
Sunday, March 2nd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(All exhibitors may host food and adult beverages in-booth)
Monday, March 3rd 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(7:30 a.m. tentative media preview)
(2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Exhibitors may host adult beverages)
(4:30 - 5:30 p.m. optional in-booth receptions hosted by Platinum/Gold and 20+ booth exhibitors)
Tuesday, March 4th 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This year with limited exhibit hall space, the traditional complimentary lunches during show open hours on Monday and Tuesday will be offered in the Bluebird Ballroom located by Hall C/D back entrance.
When will exhibit space open for the 2025 Commodity Classic?
2024 exhibitors will have first opportunity to reserve space in the pre-sell process per the policy and schedule posted on the Application Page. The primary booth contact will receive an email with the online application link and details before the exhibitors' date/time for sign-up based total accumulated Commodity Classic exhibitor paid points (1 point per 10x10 booth/100sf per year since 1996).
NEW exhibitors may submit an exhibitor application and contract online for space, as available, on a first-come basis starting May 16 at 10:00 a.m. Central. If you are not already, please email tradeshow@commodityclassic.com to ensure your email is on file to also receive notification on the date/time space opens, as available.
What are the 2025 exhibit rates?
1 - 5 spaces $1,650 each 10'x10' booth space
6 - 19 spaces $1,575 each 10'x10' booth space
20+ spaces $1,240 each 10'x10' booth space
Inline premium booth locations as designated on the floor plan are an additional $380 per booth space.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Other than for circumstances set forth in the Rules and Regulations on the contract and application, refunds shall be given only if the Commodity Classic trade show office is notified of cancellation or space reduction in writing on or before July 1, 2024. Payments for previous shows cannot be applied to future Commodity Classic shows, sponsorships, or other events.
Who is the official show decorator?
Paramount Convention Services, Inc.
General service questions: Leigh Everett, leverett@paramountcs.com
Equipment and Island Move-in, rigging/booth approvals: Andy Victor, avictor@paramountcs.com
PH 800-883-6578
Confirmed exhibitors' primary booth contact will receive an email from Paramount Convention Services with the link to access the Commodity Classic Exhibit Services Kit. When available, this kit is designed to include ALL information available to ensure your success, including the show schedule, all vendor deadlines/checklist, order forms, and marketing and communication opportunities.
How do I reserve meeting space and/or get assistance with large group events?
For assistance with co-location and meeting group requests, email feck@commodityclassic.com.
How do I make exhibitor registration and housing arrangements?
Your primary exhibitor contact will receive an email from Maritz Global Events (email_confirm@confmail.experient-inc.com) with a unique link and password when registration/housing is published to open, normally around mid-November. Exhibitors receive up to two FREE registrations with your first booth and one FREE for each additional booth. Be sure to register your representatives in your submission to Maritz as EXHIBITOR (E) in order to clear security during set-up and non-open hours.
Maritz Global Events Direct Exhibitor Registration & Housing
CommodityClassicExh@maritz.com
864-342-6374
What is needed for the required certificate of insurance?
ALL exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance on or before February 3, 2025 to tradeshow@commodityclassic.com and name American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association as additional insureds with policy effective date through March 5, 2025. Coverage must be for comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
What are some exhibit specifications to keep in mind when planning?
Refer to the exhibit services kit guidelines and exhibitor application rules and regulation for exhibit specifications and guidelines, including overhead signage, lighting and sound. Guidelines include, but are not limited to:
Exhibits must be arranged so as not to obstruct the general view or hide other exhibits. Booth construction and materials must meet guidelines of the convention center, including multiple story and enclosed booths. Inline exhibitors may not erect a back wall higher than 8' or side higher than 3'. End caps must allow for a 4’ site line on each side of the back of the booth (maximum width of back booth is 12' to allow a site line for exhibitors behind end cap and be no higher than 8’). The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of Commodity Classic.
For trade show information, contact:
tradeshow@commodityclassic.com
636-745-3008
