LOCATION & DEADLINES

2025 National Book Festival
Walter E. Convention Center
Halls A, B, D & E
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Rental Booth and Banner Order Deadline:
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Discount Deadline Date with payment:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rental Booth Art Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Carpet Order Deadline &
Final Day of Online Ordering:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Advance Shipment Receiving:
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Direct Shipment Receiving Begins:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM

  SHOW SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Thursday, September 4
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, September 5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overtime applies after 4:30 PM on weekdays.
SHOW HOURS
Saturday, September 6
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Subject to change.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Saturday, September 6
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  INCLUDED BOOTH EQUIPMENT

Each 10'x10' booth includes:

  • 8’ High Draped Backwall – Color: Red/Black/Red
  • 3’ High Draped Siderails – Color: Black
  • 1 – 6' Draped Table:; Color: Black
  • 2 – Side Chairs
  • 1 – Wastebasket
  • 1 - Booth ID Sign

  SHIPPING INFORMATION

ADVANCE SHIPPING

Advance shipments will be received at the warehouse:
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Receiving Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Advance Shipping Address: 
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
2025 National Book Festival
c/o Hargrove
TForce Freight
6571 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD 21075

Print Advance Shipping Labels
Request a Hargrove Shipping Quote

DIRECT SHIPPING

Direct shipments will be received at show site beginning:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

NOTE: Items received before 8:00 AM or after 4:30 PM weekdays or any weekend hour will be handled on overtime. An overtime surcharge will apply. 

Direct Shipping Address:
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
2025 National Book Festival
c/o Hargrove
Walter E. Convention Center
Halls A, B, D & E
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001

Print Direct Shipping Labels
Request a Hargrove Shipping Quote

SHIPMENT PICK-UP

Pick-up Address:
Walter E. Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001