Easy Set Up and Tear Down Tips for Trade Show Booth Displays

Whether an experienced trade show attendee or about to embark on your first booth or table at a trade show, you likely know how hectic the time before the trade show can be. Set up and tear down of your trade show booth display can be easy and simple, if you just follow these practical steps.

Before the Trade Show

If possible, go to the convention center or trade show area prior to the show so you can get a feel for the layout. You can check for things such as electrical outlets, space, chairs and tables and other things you might need for the show, and get those issues taken care of before the day of the trade show.

If you can't get into the convention center or trade show area prior to the day of the show, ask the host of the trade show to provide a layout and dimensions for your trade show booth, so you can prepare your set up.

Ask questions about what will be available for your booth and what you will need to furnish yourself for the show, prior to arriving. This will help prevent a rush at the last minute to pick up things you need for your trade show booth.

Many parts of your booth can be set up fully or partially prior to arriving at the convention center or show area, making it easier to put up the booth. If you are using drapes or curtains to block off your show, have them on their hangers, so all you have to do is hang them. If using temporary walls, have them already decorated with signage before setting up the booth at the center, so all you have to do it put the walls in place.

Be sure to have emergency items, such as masking and electrical tape, surge or power plugs and adapters, staples and a stapler/gun, markers, pens, scissors, pushpins or thumbtacks, and other items you might need to make an emergency repair or set up you hadn't planned.

Setting Up for the Show