October 5, 2024
11:00am – 3:00pm (CT)

Navy Pier
Festival Hall
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-595-PIER (7437) or 800-595-PIER (7437)

Fair Set Up Hours:

Friday, October 4, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Directions and Parking*:

Find directions to the Navy Pier here and parking information here.

Transportation Map

The recommended lot to park in is the East Parking Garage, at 60 East Grand Ave. Parking rates are configured hourly without in/out privileges.

  • < 1hour | $18
  • 1-2 hours | $32
  • 2-5 hours | $37
  • 5-12 hours | $45
  • 12-18 hours | $55
  • 18-24 hours | $60

If the East Garage gets full, then everyone will be directed to park in the West Garage. There will be signs leading from the garage to the Exhibit Hall.

*Rates and availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Navy Pier for current rates.

Use this address for the most direct route to the parking garage using GPS: 900 E Grand, Chicago, IL 60611

Fair Set-up Hours:

Friday, October 4, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Loading/Unloading:

Follow the Navy Pier parking signs to the North dock drive of Navy Pier. There will be a ramp leading up to the loading and unloading area from the North dock for those who need assistance unloading their vehicle. If you plan on loading and unloading materials, please park in the East Garage and access Festival Hall A via the elevators.

Exposition Services Provided by:

Smith Expo LLC
Contact: Heather Smith
317-710-8703
hsmith@smithexpo.com

Exhibitor Kit

View / download the exhibitor kit

Shipping Information:

(College / University Name), (Booth #)
NACAC CHI
c/o Smith Expo
1173 Airport Pkwy., Ste. C
Greenwood, IN 46143

Shipping Deadline:

All materials must be received by Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Material Handling Charge:

Shipping is billed per 100# with a 200# minimum. Shipments must be sent prepaid. Collect shipments will be refused. Please see Exhibitor Kit for details.

*Rates are subject to change without notice. Contact Smith Expo: hsmith@smithexpo.com or 317-362-6890 for shipping arrangements.

Electrical and Wi-Fi Services:

Information is still being confirmed and will be posted soon.

Host Hotel:

Information is still being confirmed and will be posted soon.

Exhibitor App:

GoToCollegeFairs is NACAC’s exclusive technology services provider for in-person NACAC National College Fairs. All lead retrieval services for in-person programs will be captured through the GTCF Mobile Scanning Application.

Please be sure to download the app prior to arrival. See the Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to get set up in the app. There will be a GTCF representative onsite to answer any questions you have during the fair.

If you have any questions about the app before the fair, please email mjohnson@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Makini Johnson, mjohnson@nacacnet.org or call at 703-299-6859.