Event Dates and Deadlines

Advance Freight Receiving Dates:
Monday, April 14, 2025 - Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Pre-Order Discount Deadline
Friday, April 25, 2025
Direct Shipment Receiving Begins:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Last Day for Direct Shipments
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Deadline for Outbound Carriers to Check-In
4:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025

  Show Schedule

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN:
Sunday
May 18, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN:
Monday
May 19, 2025
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS:
Tuesday
May 20, 2025
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS:
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS:
Thursday
May 22, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT:
Thursday
May 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

  General Information

Show Colors
Back Drape:  Navy, White, Forest Green, White, Navy
Side Drape: Navy
Aisle Carpet Color: Midnight Blue
Flooring Requirement: Optional
Booth Package

Each 10' x 10' booth area will be provided with the following:

  • 8' high background drape
  • 3' high side drape
  • 1 - ID Sign
Additional Services

Catering, electrical or internet need to be placed with the exclusive providers. Please click on "Additional Services" at the top of the page to find the additional information. 

  Shipping Information

Advance Shipments

Vertical Flight Society - Grit Expo
c/o TForce Freight
2053 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Advance Shipment Information

Shipments should arrive between Monday, April 14, 2025 and Wednesday, May 14, 2025 between 9 AM and 3 PM EST ONLY. 

All shipments received within these dates/time will be charged advance to warehouse material handling. If the shipments are received outside these dates/times, they will be subject to a prevailing rate.

Shipments that arrive at the warehouse after Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cannot be guaranteed to arrive before show opening. Additional handling charges will be added for expedited trucking and freight.

Please print the provided Advance Shipment Labels or you may click on Shipping Information.

Direct Shipments

Vertical Flight Society c/o Grit Expo
Virginia Beach Convention Ctr
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Direct Shipment to Facility Information

Shipments will be received at the exhibit facility on Sunday, May 18, 2025 through Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Shipments will only be received during exhibitor move-in hours and will be charged direct to show material handling.

Exhibitors driving their shipments to the facility themselves, please review our POV and Cart Service policy before arrival.

Please print the provided Direct Shipping Labels or you may click on Shipping Information.

  Outbound Shipping

Please schedule your carrier to pick up your outbound shipment during move-out. All drivers must be checked in with Grit by the deadline time at the top of this page. Grit reserves the right to re-route your freight onto another carrier. If you would like to use Grit’s preferred carrier, review GTS’s shipping form.

Each outbound shipment must have a completed Material Handling Agreement/Bill of Lading in order to ship materials from the event regardless of the carrier.  To save time‚ we encourage you to complete the electronic Outbound Shipping Form in advance or visit the Service Desk at show site. If you have additional questions, please refer to our Shipping Information FAQs.

  Safety Tips

Use a ladder, not a chair. Standing on chairs, tables and other rental furniture is unsafe and can cause injury to you or to others. These objects are not designed to support your standing weight. 

Be aware of your surroundings. You are in an active work area with changing conditions during move in and move-out. Pay attention. Look for obstacles, machinery and equipment that are in use.

Keep your eyes open for scooters and forklifts. The drivers of these vehicles may not be able to see you.

Stay clear of dock areas, trucks and trailers. These areas can be particularly dangerous.

Prevent electrical shocks, falling items and damage to materials. Do not attach items or equipment to the drapes or metal framework provided for your booth. This can cause serious injury or damage to materials.

We discourage children from being in the exhibit hall during installation and dismantle. If children are present during installation and dismantle, they must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Grit Expositions does not ship or handle Hazardous Materials. If any materials you are shipping to the event fall into this category, please contact us to be sure the material will be allowed at the facility and by the association. In addition, if authorized by the facility and the association, you will need to make separate arrangements for the transport and handling of the approved materials, since Grit Expositions will not transport or handle them.

The operation or use of all motorized lifts and motorized material handling equipment for installation/dismantle of exhibits is NOT permitted by exhibitors or by their exhibitor appointed contractors (EAC’s). Thank you for your cooperation.

EXHIBITOR ASSISTANCE

Please contact Grit Exhibitor Services department: exhibitorservices@gritexpo.com or 817.541.1020. Thank you!