PAST EDITION · Food & Bev

National Restaurant Association Show 2026

May16–192026 EDITION

Edition dates

May 16 – 19, 2026

Venue

McCormick Place

Chicago, IL

The 2026 edition took place at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Trunk / Road Case

From$325

Rolling trunks, ATA cases · up to 350 lb

Standard Pallet

From$495

Up to 48 × 40 × 45 in · up to 1,000 lb

Tall Pallet

From$595

Up to 48 × 40 × 72 in · up to 1,000 lb

Crate

From$895

Up to 50 × 48 × 84 in · up to 1,500 lb

Pickup and direct delivery to the show dock included.

Venue details (2026 edition)

Show site

McCormick Place

2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, West Building, Chicago, IL, 60616

Advance Warehouse

Warehouse receiving details are not listed for this edition.

Original edition receiving reference

Receiving begins: Apr 2, 2026

Why NEX EXPO for National Restaurant Association Show

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The 2026 edition took place at McCormick Place. Keep this venue and freight guidance as a reference when planning your next event.

NEX EXPO handles pickup, transportation and final show delivery in one shipping plan for your next move. Arrange the return leg or move your freight to the next event with the same team.

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Decorator dock-to-booth handling and other decorator services may be billed separately.

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When was this edition of National Restaurant Association Show 2026?

This edition ran May 16, 2026 through May 19, 2026. The dates and venue on this page remain a reference for that edition.

What was the shipping deadline for National Restaurant Association Show 2026?

Outbound booking for the 2026 edition has closed. Contact NEX EXPO for collection options or your next show.

Does NEX EXPO service the McCormick Place?

Contact NEX EXPO to confirm the receiving location and delivery arrangements for your upcoming show. Rules can differ between editions at McCormick Place.

How much does it cost to ship to the next National Restaurant Association Show 2026?

Select an upcoming show in the rate tool and choose your route, package types and quantities. Add dimensions and weight for custom crates. Decorator material handling and other show services are billed separately.

Do I need to use the advance warehouse at McCormick Place?

The receiving instructions for your upcoming edition determine whether direct delivery or an advance warehouse can be used. This page is a reference for the past edition; confirm the next edition’s arrangements before shipping.

Can I arrange a return shipment after the show?

Ask NEX EXPO about return collection from McCormick Place, storage or your next event. We handle pickup once freight is packed, labeled and released for collection.

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