All You Need To Exhibit at Milwaukee Show
All You Need To Exhibit at Milwaukee Show
The Milwaukee Show
AMERICA'S LARGEST SHOW UNDER ONE ROOF
Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Metaphysical, Art, Gems & Jewelry
August 19-23, 2026
Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI
Welcome to the Milwaukee Mineral, Fossil, Crystal, Gem & Jewelry Show.
This page contains every logistical detail you need for a flawless, profitable show.
Bookmark this page for your reference.
The Venue:
Baird Center.
400 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.
Vendor Move-In & Setup:
Monday: Noon – 9:00 PM (Only for vendors with 10 booths or more).
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – Midnight (16 full hours of setup time).
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – Noon (All booths must be cleaned up and ready by Noon opening).
Show Dates & Public Hours:
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Vendor Move-Out:
Sunday: 6:00 PM – Midnight.
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Day Time Parking
Q: How long are you permitted to park in a parking space?
SURFACE LOTS: When you process your day-of purchase pass, your parking session length will be noted on your reservation.
STRUCTURE LOTS: You must renew your parking pass by the "OUT BY" time noted on your receipt to avoid additional daily rate charges.
Q: Is there a ticket that I need to place in my vehicle for proof of payment?
All reservations are managed via your license plate and online payments.
No tickets are required to be displayed in your vehicle but receipts may be printed.
Cameras and security at each facility will monitor all activity in the lots.
Q: Are there other lots available than the ones listed above?
Additional city-managed parking lot options are listed below.
Costs vary between lots: DAILY RATES from $20-$35; HOURLY RATES from $2-$16
606 W. State St.
332 W. State St.
822 N. MLK Dr. - CW Lot
1030 N. 6th St.
302 N. Wells St.
744 N. MLK Dr. - MSO Lot
555 N. Plankinton Avenue
Other Lots You Can Use (Independently Owned):
MacArthur Square Parking Rates
841 N James Lovell St. (1 mile from Baird Center) ~ (BU#25831764)
Cost: $5 for first half hour, $7 for 1 hour, $9 for up to 1.5 hours, $11 for 2 hours, $12 for up to 3 hours, $13 for up to 4 hours, $14 for up to 9 hours, $16 for up to 24 hours.
Q: What about OVERNIGHT parking? Can I make a reservation in advance?
24 Hour parking is permitted, but must be renewed before the 24-hour session expires to avoid additional hourly parking costs.
Interstate Parking: Click the link below to view the Interstate Parking Milwaukee Map, which shows parking lot locations in and around the Baird Center and downtown Milwaukee.
RV and Large Vehicle Parking
RV and oversized vehicle parking is available during the show at the RV Parking Lot at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Reservations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location
601 S. 76th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
From the RV lot, vendors may drive to the Baird Center or use rideshare services such as Uber.
RESERVATION OPTIONS
Full-Service RV Sites
10 spaces available
Includes 20/30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer
Rate: $60 per night
Standard RV Sites
18 spaces available
No utility hookups
Rate: $35 per night
ACCESS INFORMATION
There are two access points to the RV park:
Gate 8 (closest entrance)
84th Street entrance
The gates remain open and do not lock. Upon arrival, please check in at the office to receive your site assignment packet and RV park map.
BOOKING INFORMATION
To reserve your RV parking space, please call:
Alexis or Shana | 414-266-7035
For additional assistance, please contact:
Don Olstinske | 312-919-1960 | don@milwaukee.show
PLEASE NOTE: Vendors traveling to the show are required to stay at one of our partnered hotels. Our contract with the city-owned Baird Center requires us to prove we brought 850 hotel room-nights to the area; compliance allows us to keep your booth fees incredibly low. (Note: If you are staying with friends, relatives, or live nearby, no hotel stay is required).
Partner Hotels (No Deposit Required to Reserve):
SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown: $179/night (Across the street from the Baird Center).
Country Inn & Suites (Brookfield): $110/night (18 mins away).
BRINKS IS OUR HIGH VALUE SHIPPER
Brinks is our preferred high value carrier. Contact them at showus@brinksinc.com for more information.
GSL IS OUR PREFERRED SHIPPER
Ship your pallets with GSL Forwarding and they’ll place them at your booth on Monday evening so that they are waiting for you on Tuesday morning set-up day. Avoid the Do-It-Yourself hassle of having to jostle for an entry point to unload, find a pallet jack, dodge other vendors blocking aisles and the rest of the usual ordeal!
Pallet rates to the 2026 Milwaukee Show..
$550 per pallet from any state that touches the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean
$500 per pallet from all other states except...
$450 per pallet for any state bordering Wisconsin
Rates are based on a weight of up to 1000 pound per pallet.
Regardless of the number of pallets that you ship, there is an additional $75 Trade Show Fee for the entire shipment. (This goes toward their staff's airfare and hotel costs to be at the show)
But wait there's more!
Rates are lower if shipping more than one pallet. Text or email for a quote which will be based on weight and postal code of the origin.
Text: (248) 302-6257
Email: GSLForwarding@gmail.com
Special Rate from the Milwaukee Show to any Denver Show is $400 per pallet plus $75 show fee for the entire shipment.
Optional Services
$85 = Residential Service Fee if shipping from a home
$85 = Lift-gate Service Fee if shipping origin lacks a loading dock
Optional Supplies
$45 = Shrink Wrap Roll
$25 = Pallet
$25 = Shrink Wrap
$125 = Pallet Container
After the Milwaukee Show, GSL can ship your remaining pallets to Denver, store them, and then have them at your Denver booth on set-up day for $400 / pallet + one $75 Trade Show Fee for the entire shipment.
To ship to the show using GSL Forwarding use this SHIPPING ADDRESS
GSL Forwarding
Att: Milwaukee Gem & Mineral Show
Booth # / Company Name
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To arrange your shipment, email GSL at least 3 WEEKS before you need to ship.
Reach them at GSLForwarding@gmail.com or text: (248) 302-6257
OVERNIGHT LOCK-UP
We will have an 8-foot wide x 8-foot tall x 8-foot deep vault on-site in which you can rent space. We will have 24-hour security provided by AZ Preventive Crime Unit.
SECURITY GUARDS
We will have uniformed, unarmed security officers 24 hours a day beginning with move-in. Our professional security officers are from Arizona Preventive Crime Unit which has provided security services to our shows since 2010.
Present your merchandise with confidence using professional display cases from VU Case Rentals, the official showcase rental provider for the 2026 Milwaukee Show. Their quality glass showcases provide a secure, polished presentation that helps your inventory stand out while creating a better shopping experience for buyers and attendees.
Choose from a variety of options, including quarter vision, half vision, full vision counter cases, towers, and wall cases in multiple sizes to fit your booth and merchandise needs. Rental pricing starts at $350 + tax for 4', 5', and 6' showcase options, including towers and wall cases.
Reserve your showcases by August 3 to lock in the lowest rental rates. Orders placed after this deadline are subject to a $100 price increase per showcase, and availability may become limited as the show approaches.
Whether you're exhibiting fine minerals, jewelry, fossils, gemstones, or collectibles, professional showcases are an excellent investment in both security and presentation.
PROFESSIONAL LED BOOTH LIGHTING
We highly recommend Show Off Lighting for vendors looking to make their merchandise stand out. Their professional-grade, sun-balanced LED lighting enhances the natural color and brilliance of minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, and displays while using less power and producing minimal heat.
Designed specifically for trade shows, these lightweight systems set up in minutes, pack down for easy transport, and are built to withstand years of shows. Whether you need lighting for a single table or a large booth, Show Off Lighting offers solutions that deliver exceptional coverage and presentation.
Milwaukee Show vendors receive special pre-show pricing when ordering in advance with the Milwaukee discount code. A limited inventory will also be available during the show at Booth 2126, but advance ordering is strongly recommended to ensure availability.
We receive no commission on these products—they're simply the lighting system we recommend for creating a brighter, more professional booth.
→ Visit Show Off Lighting to view products and claim your MILWAUKEE vendor discount.
The State of Wisconsin requires that you obtain a business license to charge sales tax.
The fee is $20 and you can apply online in 15 minutes at: https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/BTR.
The Milwaukee Show
AMERICA'S LARGEST SHOW UNDER ONE ROOF
Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Metaphysical, Art, Gems & Jewelry
August 19-23, 2026
Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI
401 W Kilbourn Ave
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