| Commodity Classic 2025 |
| Colorado Convention Center |
| March 2, 2025 - March 4, 2025 |
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| Rigging Order Deadline: January 6, 2025 |
| Discount Rate Deadline: January 31, 2025 |
| Rigging Warehouse Deadline: February 7, 2025 |
| Advance Receiving Deadline: February 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Order Online: February 25, 2025 |
Electric/Internet/Audio Visual/etc. will be ordered via different vendors and not through Paramount. The advance ordering deadlines may be different then Paramount’s and will be noted on each form that is on the left hand side of this screen.
Free Basic WiFi: Refer to the app and onsite show info for the basic WiFi network access instructions.
Internet: Commodity Classic is sponsoring BASIC level internet throughout the hall. If you need a more robust internet service, please contact Smart City.
Certificate of Insurance Required:
ALL exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance to Commodity Classic at tradeshow@commodityclassic.com by February 3rd and name American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association as additional insureds with policy effective date through March 5, 2025. Coverage must be for comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Onsite Exhibitors Non-Official Vendors Must provide their own separate certificate of insurance to Paramount by January 31st to access the show floor. Along with the Intent to use NOC form under Paramount tab.
Installation
Large Equipment & 20 + Island Booths-By appointment only: Refer to equipment move-in form and details on the equipment lot use (Feb. 19 - March 7) under the Equipment information side bar. Complete the Equipment move-in form in advance and Contact Andy Victor at the official decorator, Paramount Convention Services, with any questions about equipment move in at 800-883-6578 or avictor@paramountcs.com.
Tuesday 2/25/25: Large equipment Move-in * By Appointment ONLY
Wednesday 2/26/25: B/C/D/E1 Large equipment and 70+ (7,000 NSF+) 1PM - 5PM
Thursday 2/27/25: B/C/D/E1 Large equipment and 70+ (7,000 NSF+) 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 2/27/25: B/C/D/E1 20+ (2,000 NSF+) 1PM - 5PM Exhibitors may begin setting up their booths on:
| Friday | February 28, 2025 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| B/C/D/E1 All Move-in, A/F/E2 Large Equipment Move-in*By Appointment ONLY |
| Saturday | March 1, 2025 | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Sunday | March 2, 2025 | 6:00AM - 1:00PM |
| All Exhibitor Move-in |
Flooring is required in exhibit space and will be forced at exhibitor expense if not down by 8AM on Sunday, March 2nd in Halls B/C/D/E1 and 10AM in Halls A/F/E2
Show Hours
| Sunday | March 2, 2025 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM | | All exhibitors may host food and adult beverages in-booth | | Monday | March 3, 2025 | 7:30AM - 8:30AM | | Media-Only Preview | | Monday | March 3, 2025 | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | | All exhibitors may host food and adult beverages in-booth from 2:30 - 4:30PM | | Monday | March 3, 2025 | 4:30PM - 5:30PM | | Platinum/Gold and 20+ booth exhibitors may host optional in-booth receptions from 4:30-5:30pm after the show closes | | Tuesday | March 4, 2025 | 8:30AM - 3:00PM |
Dismantle
Exhibitors must dismantle their booths on:
| Tuesday | March 4, 2025 | 3:00PM - 11:00PM |
| Wednesday | March 5, 2025 | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Empties will start being returned later Tuesday after show closing and aisle carpet is removed for many to need to plan to stay for move-out on Wednesday.
OUTBOUND SHIPPING INFORMATION
*All freight carriers arriving on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th must check in at the Marshaling yard:
Marshaling Yard Address: TBD, or your freight will be re-consigned onto the show carrier ABF.
*Carriers may check in starting on Tuesday, March 4th@ 8AM. (Show breaks at 3:000PM on Tuesday)
Wednesday, March 5th, carriers must check in no later than 8AM.
Arrangements have been made for all UPS Ground and FedEx Ground pick-ups. Completed UPS or FedEx labels with the account number must be on each package being shipped. (Pre-printed labels without account numbers on them will work as well) Packages not labeled correctly will be forced ABF.
Please feel free to contact your show coordinator, Leigh Everett, at (314) 621-6677 or leverett@paramountcs.com with any questions or concerns!
Registration/Housing
Exhibitors may receive up to two complimentary registrations for their first booth and one for each additional booth. The exhibitor's primary contact will receive an email November 7 at 10AM Central directly from Maritz with instructions and a unique code to make registration and housing or you may contact them by email at CommodityClassicExh@maritz.com or 864-342-6374 for assistance. Co-location and meeting group requests may contact Commodity Classic Show Director at feck@commodityclassic.com or 773-329-7561.
Power Washing:
TOTAL APPEARANCE IS THE OFFICIAL POWER WASHING COMPANY - NO OTHER COMPANY WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO WASH ON SITE - See ordering form on left hand side of this screen. (coming soon) |
| Booth Package: Each (10’x10’) Booth will be provided with 8’ high back wall drape, 3’ side dividers and a booth identification sign showing the company name. Islands 600 sq. ft. and larger need to request a booth id sign or you will not get one. |
| Show Colors: Navy & White |
Aisle Carpet Color: Gray/Black speckled
THE EXHIBIT AREA IS NOT CARPETED, IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL BOOTH HAVE CARPET OR FLOORING.
Flooring in your exhibit space is mandatory but not provided with exhibit space purchase. If you are not providing your own flooring for your booth, you must rent carpet. Show Management reserves the right to "force carpet" any exhibit area that is without flooring by 8:00 a.m. in Halls B/C/D/E1 and 10:00 a.m. in Halls A/F/E2 on Sunday March 2nd. The Exhibitor is responsible for flooring cost.
Booths must have back sides of displays covered when visible from an aisle (ie drape on back side of a pop-up structure in an island booth). Any additions or improvements to space other than standard equipment shall be at the Exhibitor's expense.
End Cap/Peninsulas-
If you have an end cap or peninsula booth (at least 10x20 or larger booth facing the corner versus inline aisle) you must leave a 4' viewing area on each side of your booth in order to provide a site line for the booths directly behind you. Maximum for a backdrop display is 8' high x 12' wide in order to leave a 4' view on each side for the inline behind you. The booth will be set with a 3' low drape along the full 20' back of your booth in addition to a 10' section of 8' high drape in the center. Download the Display Guidelines on left hand side of this screen.
2025 Floorplan
Exhibitor FAQs
Official Show Carrier: ABF-800-654-7019 tradeshow@arcb.com |
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| Advance Warehouse Address |
Exhibitors desiring to ship materials up to 30 days in advance of the show must label and address all shipping documents/bills of lading as follows:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
ABF
5871 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
For: Commodity Classic 2025
ADVANCE RECEIVING DEADLINE:
Friday, February 7, 2025
ANY SHIPMENT ARRIVING AFTER THIS DATE IS SUBJECT TO A 25% DOCK FEE ON MATERIAL HANDLING CHARGES.
LAST DAY SHIPMENT RECEIVING AT WAREHOUSE WITH SURCHARGE: 2/20/2025
All shipments will receive a material handling charge that will be charged to the credit card on file.
This rate is in this service kit and online under material handling.
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| Show Site Address |
Exhibitors desiring to ship direct to the Show FOR DELIVERY DURING EXHIBITOR SET-UP PERIOD ONLY- February 28 & March 1, 2025 from 8AM – 8PM. Must label and address all shipping documents/bills of lading as follows:
All vehicles/Drivers besides Fedex, UPS, & DHL ground or express.
Must check into the marshaling yard:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
Address: TBD
For: Commodity Classic 2025
(See marshaling yard directions on left hand side of this screen under Paramount Information)
Fedex & UPS ground & express address:
Name of Exhibiting Company & Booth #
C/O Paramount Convention Services
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St. Denver, CO 80202
For: Commodity Classic 2025
FOR DELIVERY DURING INSTALLATION TIMES AND DATES ONLY. ALL OTHER DELIVERIES WILL BE REFUSED. SHIPMENTS ARRIVING OUTSIDE THE DESIGNATED TIMES OR LABELED INCORRECTLY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 25% SURCHARGE AND ANY FACILITY CHARGES THAT MAY APPLY.
All shipments will receive a material handling charge that will be charged to the credit card on file.
This rate is in this service kit and online under material handling.
Delivery during installation hours only.
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