The Aviation Year Starts Here!
The aviation marketplace comes alive each spring at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Guests come ready to explore the latest aircraft, products, technology, and services across four indoor exhibit buildings and extensive outdoor exhibit areas—and to connect with the companies behind them.
The first step to becoming a SUN ’n FUN exhibitor is to complete the Exhibit Space Application below. Applying early gives you the best opportunity for a wider selection of available spaces. If you applied in a recent year but we were unable to accommodate your company, a new application is required to be considered for the current exhibitor waiting list. Please contact our Exhibits team if you are unsure of your application status.
Our Timeline and Process
Returning exhibitors have until September 15 to submit their contracts and payments. Once that deadline has passed, we can assess the remaining exhibit space available for the upcoming Expo.
Beginning in October, spaces are assigned in the following order: change requests from returning exhibitors and sponsors, new sponsors and advertisers, and then prospective new exhibitors from the waiting list. Priority is given to aviation-related companies to maintain the aviation focus of the Expo and connect our guests with businesses relevant to their interests. Non-aviation companies may be accommodated later in the process as space allows.
Our team works to find the best available indoor or outdoor location for each participating company. If we are unable to place your company during the regular booking period, we may contact you if a last-minute opening becomes available. Applications may also be kept on file so we can confirm your interest in exhibit space for the following year.
Unable to exhibit this year? Advertising opportunities are another way to put your brand in front of SUN ’n FUN guests throughout the Expo.
Have a question about qxhibiting? Email us at [email protected] or call 863-904-4026.
Exhibit Spaces
SUN ’n FUN offers a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces designed to accommodate everything from traditional booth displays to aircraft and large-scale exhibits.
Exhibitors also receive access to the Exhibitor Oasis hospitality area and Exhibitor Office, an invitation to the annual Exhibitor Breakfast, and official SUN ’n FUN web and print graphics to help promote their participation and booth location.
Each exhibit space includes the appropriate number of staff credentials and access to a restricted vendor parking area. Vendor parking passes also provide access to exhibit areas for loading and unloading supplies before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. daily when vehicle access is permitted. On Sunday, closing day, vehicle access begins at approximately 6 p.m.
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, including tents, furniture, shipping, labor, and related needs, are available through GES Exposition Services and iRentEverything Tent Company.
Indoor Exhibit
Four 20,000-square-foot exhibit hangars located at Show Center offer 10′ × 10′ and 10′ × 20′ exhibit spaces. Indoor spaces include electricity, back curtain pipe and drape, exhibit signage, one vendor parking pass, and six exhibitor staff passes.
Wireless internet and telephone service are available for purchase, and food vendors are conveniently located within walking distance of the exhibit hangars.
Outdoor Exhibit
Outdoor exhibit spaces are available in a variety of sizes and locations throughout the SUN ’n FUN campus, accommodating footprints ranging from approximately 100 to 10,000 square feet.
Most outdoor spaces include electricity; individual exhibit maps identify any exceptions. Wireless internet is also available in most outdoor exhibit areas. Our Exhibits team can help determine which available location best fits your display and space requirements.
Exhibit Areas and Typical Vendors Include:
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.
Flight Path Education Center (EC) – This area offers opportunities to connect with a wide range of flight schools, airports, institutions, and industry partners dedicated to advancing education, training, safety, and innovative aviation technology.
Innovation Showcase (IS) – An air-conditioned venue for emerging technology companies with innovative products.
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.