2026 National Book Festival

Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

August 20 - 22, 2026

2026 National Book Festival

  IMPORTANT

We encourage all exhibitors to thoroughly review the Event Home Page, as it contains essential information about the National Book Festival 2026, including details on Material Handling and potential overtime charges. For further guidance on managing shipments and minimizing additional fees, we also recommend reading the Material Handling Information & Hints.

   LOCATION & DEADLINES

2026 National Book Festival
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Halls A - E
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Rental Booth and Banner Order Deadline:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Discount Deadline Date with payment:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Rental Booth Art Submission Deadline:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Carpet Order Deadline &
Final Day of Online Ordering:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Advance Shipment Receiving:
Friday, July 17, 2026 - Monday, August 17, 2026
Direct Shipment Receiving Begins:
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  SHOW SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Thursday, August 20
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
(All Exhibitors installation and access to site)
Friday, August 21
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
(All Exhibitors installation and access to site)
SHOW HOURS
Hall DE (Upper Expo)
Saturday, August 22
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Expo Staff Early Access
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open to Public
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Load Out
Hall AB (Lower Expo)
Saturday, August 22
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Expo Staff Early Access
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Open to Public
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Load Out
Subject to change.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Saturday, August 22
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
See schedule above
Outside carriers must be checked in by Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 PM. Please see the Move Out Information sheet for more details.

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

  INCLUDED BOOTH EQUIPMENT

Each 10'x10' booth includes:

  • 8’ High Draped Backwall – Color: Red/White/Blue (alternating)
  • 3’ High Draped Siderails – Color: Blue
  • Booth carpet – 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, July 17, 2026 - Monday, August 17, 2026.

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

Items will be moved to site on overtime. A 40% overtime surcharge will apply.

Advance Shipping Address:
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
2026 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, August 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM.

Shipments handled before 8:00 AM or after 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, or anytime Saturday, Sunday or holiday, will be assessed a 40% overtime surcharge.

Direct Shipping Address:
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
2026 National Book Festival
c/o Hargrove
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Halls A - E
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20001

Print Direct Shipping Labels
Request a Hargrove Shipping Quote

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