Mar 13, 2026
Baird Center Advanced Pricing Ends
Take advantage of advanced pricing on all of your Baird Center service needs.
Exhibitor Deadlines
Keep an eye on upcoming dates and complete tasks as they come due.
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Some deadlines may have passed. Please review carefully and contact us with questions.
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Mar 20, 2026
Lead Retrieval Advanced Pricing Ends
Take advantage of advanced pricing on all of your Lead Retrieval needs.
Mar 23, 2026
GES Advanced Pricing Ends
Take advantage of advanced pricing on all of your GES service needs. Please reference the GES site for move-in/out and shipping information.
Mar 24, 2026
Exhibitor Open House
Informal Zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have on CheeseExpo - no formal presentation will be made.
Apr 6, 2026
Advanced registration closes
All registrations and registration edits after this date must take place on-site. Any staff working within your booth will need to be registered. View a How to Guide with step-by-step instructions on registering booth staff.
Apr 8, 2026
Shipping: Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges (GES)
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at the warehouse without surcharges by 2:30 PM. Please reference the GES site for move-in/out and shipping information.
Apr 13-15, 2026
Move-In
Mon, Apr 13 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM): Targeted Exhibitor Move In Only
Tue, Apr 14 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM): All Exhibitors can move in
Wed, Apr 15 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Hand Carry Exhibitor Move in Only
Apr 15-16, 2026
Exhibit Hall Open
Wed, Apr 15: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu, Apr 16: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Apr 16-17, 2026
Move-Out
Thu, Apr 16 (3:30 PM - 11:00 PM): Truck drivers must check in at the Marshaling Yard by 8:00 PM. Empty containers will be returned starting at 5:00 PM.
Fri, Apr 17 (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM): Truck drivers must check in at the Marshaling Yard by 10:00 AM. Empty containers will be returned starting at 5:00 PM.
Fri, Apr 17 (2:00 PM): All exhibitors must be moved out of exhibit hall.
Past deadlines (9)
Jan 7, 2026
Ideas Showcase Topic Submission Due
Submit your topic for Ideas Showcase. Submission does not guarantee a speaking slot.
Jan 15, 2026
Sponsorship Sales Close
Sponsorship sales have closed for CheeseExpo 2026.
Jan 16, 2026
Official Program Ad Artwork Due
All advertisers within the CheeseExpo Official Show Program were asked to submit final artwork by January 16.
Jan 27, 2026
Exhibitor Open House
Informal Zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have on CheeseExpo - no formal presentation will be made.
Jan 27, 2026
20% early bird registration discount ends for purchased registration passes
All staff working within your booth will need to be registered, including those utilizing complementary passes. Take advantage of 20% off of any paid registration passes. View a How to Guide with step-by-step instructions on registering booth staff.
Feb 13, 2026
Deadline to Edit Exhibitor Directory Profile Update
This exhibitor directory profile will be seen by attendees in both the online show floor and within the printed Official Show Program. View a How to Guide with step-by-step instructions on updating your exhibitor directory.
Feb 24, 2026
Exhibitor Open House
Informal Zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have on CheeseExpo - no formal presentation will be made.
Feb 24, 2026
10% early bird registration discount ends for purchased registration passes
All staff working within your booth will need to be registered, including those utilizing complementary passes. Take advantage of 10% off of any paid registration passes. View a How to Guide with step-by-step instructions on registering booth staff.
Mar 10, 2026
Shipping: Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse (GES)
Advance shipments may begin arriving at the warehouse at 8:00 AM. Please reference the GES site for move-in/out and shipping information.