Event Dates and Deadlines

Advance Freight Receiving Dates:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Advance Pricing Deadline:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Online Ordering Closes:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Direct Shipment Receiving Begins:
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Last Day for Direct Shipments
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Deadline for Outbound Carriers to Check-In
1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025

  Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In:
Sunday
June 29, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Exhibit Hours:
Monday
June 30, 2025
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday
July 1, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Tuesday
July 1, 2025
12:00 pm- 4:00 pm

  General Information

Show Colors
Back Drape:  Red/White/Blue
Side Drape: Blue
Aisle Carpet Color: Pepper
Booth Flooring Requirement: Optional
Booth Package

Each booth will be provided with the following:

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

Catering and Electrical need to be placed through the Waco Convention Center. Please click on "Additional Services" at the top of the page to find additional information. 

  Shipping Information

Advance Shipments

TAHPERD 41st
Grit Expositions
801 Industrial Blvd, Suite 300
Grapevine, TX 76051

Advance Shipment Information

Shipments should arrive between Tuesday, May 27, 2025 and Friday, June 27, 2025 between 9 AM and 3 PM CT ONLY. 

All shipments received within the specified dates and times will be charged the Advance Shipment to Warehouse material handling fee.

Shipments arriving after Friday, June 27, 2025, are not guaranteed to reach the venue before the show opens and may incur additional handling charges for expedited trucking and will be subject to the prevailing material handling rate.

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

Direct Shipments

TAHPERD 41st c/o Grit Expo
Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Direct Shipment to Facility Information

Shipments will be received at the exhibit facility on Sunday, June 29, 2025 through Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Shipments will only be received during exhibitor move-in hours and will be charged the Direct Shipment to Show Site material handling fee.

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!