Trade Show Services of Indianapolis

Venue planning

Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie needs a venue brief formed by outdoor movement, campus timing, and the way guest access changes across the property.

This venue does not behave like a downtown hall. The arrival path, the movement across the campus, and the relationship between guests and crew all change the order of work.

What we focus on

  • Keep guest movement and crew movement separate.
  • Write the access path around the campus layout.
  • Treat weather as part of the schedule.
  • Plan the handoff around onsite movement windows.
  • Make closeout easy for the property team to absorb.

Common questions

How does labor work in Indianapolis?

It runs venue by venue.

How much lead time is ideal?

Custom builds run best with 16 to 20 weeks of lead time. Rentals take 8 to 12 weeks.

What information kicks off a project?

The show, the venue, the booth number, the dates, and a target budget range. From those, an initial scope and a realistic cost come back within a few days.