Why Exhibit

The aviation marketplace comes alive each Spring at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. After a long winter in some parts of the country, visitors look forward to seeing the latest in aviation products, aircraft and services on display in four indoor exhibit buildings and many outdoor spaces. More importantly, they come to buy!

The first step to becoming a SUN ’n FUN exhibitor is to complete the Exhibit Space Application below. The earlier we receive your application, the wider choice of spaces you will have. (If you applied in a recent year and we were unable to accommodate you with a space, your company will need to reapply to become a part of our waiting list. Please email us if we have not already confirmed that with you.)

Returning exhibitors have until September 15th to send their contracts and payments, after which we can assess available inventory. In October we begin by fulfilling change requests for existing exhibitors and sponsors, then place new sponsors and advertisers, and finally those potential new exhibitors from the waiting list. Priority is given to aviation-related exhibitors in order to maintain the focus of the event and attract a highly interested, motivated audience to do business with our exhibitors. A number of non-aviation companies are accommodated on a space-available basis later in the process.

We do our best to find every interested company a great spot, indoors or out, to make participating at SUN ’n FUN a good business decision. If for some reason we are unable to place you during our normal booking period, we will contact you about any last-minute openings. We will keep your application on file and confirm your interest in exhibit space in the late spring. And even if you are unable to exhibit with us this year, please consider advertising as a great way to get your message in front of the tens of thousands of SUN ’n FUN visitors!

Do you have an exhibitor question? Email us at exhibits@flysnf.org or call 863-904-4026.

All exhibitors enjoy access to the “Exhibitor Oasis” hospitality area and Exhibitor Office. We celebrate your participation with an invitation to attend the annual Exhibitor Breakfast. SUN ’n FUN also provides exhibitors with official web and print graphics for use in promoting your exhibitor booth location at the event.

Each exhibit space also includes appropriate staff credentials and access to a restricted vendor parking area. The same parking pass also allows direct access to the exhibit areas for loading/unloading of supplies before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. daily (except Sunday, closing day) when vehicle access is permitted at 6:30 p.m. ( est.)

Priority is given to aviation-related exhibitors in order to keep the focus of the event and attract a highly interested, motivated audience ready to do business with our exhibitors.

Exhibitor services – tents, furniture, shipping, labor, etc. – are provided by GES Exposition Services. An exclusive tent vendor will be provided at a later date.

Four 20,000 sq. ft. hangars at “show center” offer 10×10 and 10×20 exhibit spaces, which include electricity, back curtain pipe and drape, sign, one vendor parking pass and six exhibitor staff passes. Wireless internet and telephone service are available for purchase. Food vendors are located within walking distance for the convenience of guests and exhibitors alike.

Available in a wide range of sizes and areas around the SUN ’n FUN campus, most outdoor spaces include electricity; please see the exhibit maps following for exceptions. Footprints may range from 100 to 10,000 sq. ft. and are priced accordingly. Wireless internet is also available in most outdoor spaces. Please ask about your particular preferred area.

NORTH EXHIBITS (N) – General vendors and some smaller aircraft, just outside the hangar doors facing the runway and airshow box.

NORTH EAST EXHIBITS (NE) – General vendors and some aircraft, between the four exhibit hangars and the FAA building.

LARGE DISPLAY (LD) – Aircraft or other general exhibitors requiring more space along Laird Blvd. south of the FAA building.

MANUFACTURERS DISPLAY (MD) – Reserved primarily for aircraft manufacturers, the northernmost exhibit area, just south of the runway.

SUN ‘N FUN DISPLAY (SNF) – Large spaces primarily for aircraft manufacturers east of the FAA building and south of the Manufacturers Display area.

FUTURE ‘n FLIGHT PLAZA (FNF)– Large spaces for aircraft and others requiring a large footprint, just inside the SUN ’n FUN front gate; high traffic area.  This area also supports other week-long event activities like Junior ACES, Career Fair, Innovation Showcase and more that will provide increased traffic flow.

CAREER FAIR (CF)– Located in a dedicated air-conditioned venue within the Future ‘n Flight Plaza. This 6-day expo allows exhibitors to pre-schedule meetings or candidate interviews.

LIGHT AIRCRAFT EXHIBITS (LP) (Paradise City) – Large spaces for light sport, ultralight aircraft, Rotocraft, Homebuilt and Experimental just south of vintage/classic aircraft parking along a major tram route road. Includes an FAA-approved grass strip with daily flight activity.