NACAC is currently monitoring the track of Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico. The Baton Rouge National College Fair is proceeding as scheduled, but any changes/updates to the fair schedule will be communicated to all registered attendees and exhibiting institutions via email and will be posted on this page.

October 8, 2024
9:00am – 12:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm (CT)

Raising Cane’s River Center
Exhibition Hall 1 (West) & Exhibition Hall 2 (East)
Meeting Room 1-4
275 S River Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Exhibitor Set Up Hours

Monday, October 7, 2024
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Transportation, Directions, and Parking:

Visit the convention center website for parking (including a map) and directions.

Parking Garage Cost:

$10 parking fee (cashless) – managed by LAZ parking.

Estimated Attendance:

4,000+

Loading/Unloading:

The loading dock for Exhibition Hall 1 is accessible via Government Street between the West River Center Garage and the Raising Cane’s River Center Exhibit Hall. Turn left of St. Phillip’s Street, and the loading dock is on the left-hand side. A member of the Raising Cane’s River Center will be in place to help direct traffic and show you where to park and load-in.

Exposition Services Provided by:

Smith Expo LLC
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: 317-362-6890
Email: msmith@smithexpo.com

The 2024 Baton Rouge NCF Exhibitor Kit can be found here.

Shipping Information:

Company Name, Booth #
NACAC BR c/o Smith Expo
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143

Advance Shipping Deadline: 3pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024

Note: All pre-shipped items must be paid for in advance. Please obtain tracking numbers for all shipped items.

NACAC is not responsible for lost, missing, or damaged items.

Material Handling Charge:

*Rates are subject to change. Please contact Smith Expo for current rates at (317) 362-6890.

Electrical and Wi-Fi Services

Telephone and internet are not currently offered service for exhibitors. All electrical orders must be placed through Raising Cane’s Convention Center.

For more information about available services, please visit their website.

Host Hotel:

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Rate:

Single: $129.00 per night + tax & fees

Reservations Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2024 (“the cut-off date”)

NACAC’s personalized reservation link

Marketing Opportunities:

As part of our National College Fair Program, NACAC provides attendees with a locator guide that includes the list of all institutions present. This year, the local newspaper, The Advocate, is providing the event guide. The Advocate also provides advertising opportunities in both their printed newspaper and online resources. If interested, please contact Jill Dryden, Senior Multimedia Sales Representative at 785-865-8335 or jdryden@theadvocate.com.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Ethan Keller (ekeller@nacacnet.org) or call 703-299-6806.