Chicago's Top 5 Trade Exhibitions for 2026 - 2027
1. National Restaurant Association Show
Date : May 22 to 25, 2027
Location: McCormick Place in Chicago, il.
The National Restaurant Association Show (NRA 2027 ) is a globally acclaimed exhibition for the food and hotel industries organized by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). This exhibition attracts the whole food service industry to come together into one place. The event also features different product categories, market trends, and solutions relating to F&B and hospitality. Furthermore, it serves as a perfect platform for the food services and hospitality sectors to expand their network and enter new partnerships in the overseas markets.
2. Chicago Boat Show
Date : February 03 to 07, 2027
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
The Chicago Boat Show 2027 is a magnificent trade show and exhibition that brings together outdoor and aquatic enthusiasts for boating, camping, fishing, RVing, and other activities where having fun is the major focus. Get on board to sample the newest RV models and view hundreds of boats. Learn about the equipment and developments in the marine industry that will make your yachting life easier and more enjoyable.
3. IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show)
Date: September 14th to 19th, 2026
Location: McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
Tech enthusiasts, get ready for IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show), which will showcase new inventions, creative concepts, research, and products that will change the manufacturing and technology industry to be the next edition that amazes the world. IMTS, or the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026, is a global trade show exhibit that everyone working in the area of creativity, building, manufacturing, and selling should never miss. It will be the place for people to interact, engage, discuss, inspire, and find solutions to the arising challenges in the industry.
4. Pack Expo Show
Date: October 18th to 21st, 2026
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The PACK EXPO International Chicago is coming back in 2026. It will be the biennial exhibition for all packaged goods and life sciences industries to showcase the latest innovations and game-changing solutions in the packaging and processing sectors.
5. Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Date: April 30 to 2 may 2027
Location: McCormick Place (South Building)
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2027 (C2E2), organized by ReedPOP, is a lively tradeshow that showcases comic books, games, anime, and other areas of pop culture. This event invites fans from all over the USA to Chicago’s McCormick Place and offers them a complete experience with the most exciting activities and mingling with others all the time. C2E2 aims to pay tribute to the different sides of fandom, which are the very reasons why the participants come together to share the love for their characters and stories.
Aars Exhibits LLC’s all-inclusive service means that we handle every facet of the trade show, taking into account the following:
- Organizing and Consulting
- 3D Design and Rendering
- Production and Building
- Transportation and Logistics
- Graphics Production
- Setting Up and dismantling
- Storage
- Renovation
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