New Dates For Mid America Show

May 1, 2012

Mid America Pool and Spa Show logo The 2013 Mid America Show will be held Monday, Jan. 21 to Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Exhibitor move-in will take place on Monday and the show floor will be open Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.

To reserve booth space for the show, which organizers say sold out in 2012, visit www.midamericashow.com.

Exhibitor Schedule At A Glance

Monday, Jan 21

Exhibitor move-in and setup 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Reception 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan 22

Exhibits open 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Show reception 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Exhibits open 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Exhibitor move-out 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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