2026 exhibitor plannerOfficial details reviewed

    California Restaurant Show

    The California Restaurant Show serves restaurant, foodservice, hospitality, and retail buyers. Exhibitor graphics should make the food, equipment, technology, or service category obvious before attendees reach the booth.

    Dates
    Aug 23–25, 2026
    Location
    Anaheim, CA
    Anaheim Convention Center
    Confirm on official site

    Artwork-ready checkpoint

    Aug 17 · five business days before opening

    Production + shipping

    24-hour production and FREE next-day air are separate timelines.

    Final check at checkout

    Use the displayed delivery estimate—not this planning checkpoint.

    Banner direction

    Make the booth readable from the aisle.

    Pair one appetite- or application-focused visual with a concise buyer benefit. Leave menus, feature matrices, and tasting instructions to smaller signs where visitors can stop and read.

    Details verified with the organizer

    • The official show runs August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
    • The organizer promotes more than 250 exhibitors.

    Last reviewed 2026-08-05. Event details can change; the official organizer remains the source of truth.

    Size ideas

    Three common starting points

    6 × 2 ft

    Table-front or low rail

    Confirm the visible table width and attachment method.

    8 × 3 ft

    Back-wall or aisle header

    Check pipe-and-drape width and neighboring sightlines.

    8 × 8 ft

    Step-and-repeat backdrop

    Verify booth depth, stand footprint, and fire rules.

    These are planning examples, not event specifications. Confirm booth dimensions, permitted display height, mounting, and fire-code requirements in the exhibitor manual before ordering.

    Before artwork approval

    Four checks that prevent show-floor surprises

    1. 01

      Booth dimensions

      Measure the visible area after tables, displays, monitors, and neighboring booths are considered.

    2. 02

      Hanging and fire rules

      Confirm material, height, rigging, grommet, stand, and flame-resistance requirements with show management.

    3. 03

      Shipping destination

      Check advance-warehouse and direct-to-show dates. Do not assume the convention center accepts unattended packages.

    4. 04

      Distance readability

      Print a reduced proof, step back, and make sure the brand, category, and main message remain easy to scan.

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