ARLINGTON HOUSING FAIR SETUP AND BREAK-DOWN INFORMATION
Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Arlington Housing Fair! Below are the essential details to help you prepare for the event.
- LOCATION:
- WALTER REED COMMUNITY CENTER
2909 S. 16th Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(Just off S. Walter Reed Drive, near Columbia Pike)
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- SETUP: HOURS
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Exhibitors may set up on:
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.
Please ensure your table is fully set up before the event opens at 11:00 AM.
- SETUP: UNLOADING AND EXHIBITOR PARKING
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Designated EXHIBITOR PARKING is located behind the building, accessible from S. 16th St.
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Please print your Exhibitor Parking Permit and park there.
- There is a paved way from the parking to the entrance.
- There is also an unload area marked in yellow, close to the main entrance.
- SETUP: UNLOADING AND SETUP
- Tables and chairs will be ready for you in the main exhibitor hall (a large gym with a hardwood floor). Your table will be labeled with the name of your company, group, or organization
- If your display items could scratch or damage the hardwood floor, please bring your own protective carpet or matting.
- Bring your own dolly if needed. Only soft rubber wheels are permitted. Light carts may be available—please notify us in advance if you require assistance.
Electricity
- Bring your own extension cord and power strip if you need electrical access.
- Not all tables have outlets—contact us ahead of time if electricity is required.
Floor rules
- Do not drag items across the floor.
- Do not pierce the floor or use duct tape.
- Only painter’s tape is allowed for securing items.
- If you have questions, event staff will be available to help.
- SETUP: YOUR EXHIBITOR TABLE
- Upon arrival, please check in with Event Staff. We will greet you and direct you to your table.
- Each table comes with two chairs. Let us know in advance if you require additional seating or accommodations.
- Please bring your own tablecloth.
- BREAK DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
- The Fair ends at 4:00 p.m..
- Exhibitors are strongly discouraged from packing up early.
- Break-down time is 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- LUNCH
- We provide boxed sandwiches around lunchtime.
- Each sponsor table will receive two lunch tickets.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR’S FAIR!
We look forward to a successful event with you.