SHOW CALENDAR
National Restaurant Association Show 2027
National Restaurant Association Show 2027 is scheduled for May 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Organized by Informa Connect, the four-day trade event focuses on foodservice and restaurant operations. Official show information lists exhibit areas, exhibitor resources, education, culinary demonstrations, awards and networking. Participating audiences include restaurant operators, foodservice professionals, hospitality organizations, retailers, distributors and suppliers.
Verified September 17, 2026. Confirm current information with the organizer before entering contracts.
- Dates
- May 22, 2027 – May 25, 2027
- Venue
- McCormick Place, Chicago
- Industry
- Foodservice and restaurant industry
What this show is
National Restaurant Association Show 2027 is scheduled for May 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Organized by Informa Connect, the four-day trade event focuses on foodservice and restaurant operations. Official show information lists exhibit areas, exhibitor resources, education, culinary demonstrations, awards and networking. Participating audiences include restaurant operators, foodservice professionals, hospitality organizations, retailers, distributors and suppliers.
The venue
This event is scheduled at McCormick Place in Chicago. The venue and city pages consolidate the operational notes available in this publication.
Move-in and move-out
The official exhibitor-resource page directs exhibitors to a dashboard with invoices, payment tools, a custom exhibitor checklist and required forms. Check current exhibitor materials for show-specific move-in dates.
Labor and union rules at this venue
McCormick Place states that in-house technology technicians handle voice and data installation, repair and dismantle, while event service contractors coordinate trade-union labor. The venue says exhibitors may hand-carry small packages and pop-up booths, but four-wheel dollies are not permitted.
What it costs to exhibit here
McCormick Place says complete technology orders, floor plans and full payment submitted by the applicable deadline receive advance rates; late, partial or on-site orders receive standard rates.
Deadlines that will cost you money if you miss them
Advance warehouse, EAC, graphics, and discount deadlines are event-specific. Confirm them in the current service manual.