Exhibitor Questions - How do I move in my booth vehicle?
Please follow the instructions in the Booth Vehicle Information form for questions related to arrival for all booth vehicles CLICK HERE
Exhibitor Questions - I will be delivering freight in my own vehicle; how do I check in?
A Personally Operated Vehicle (POV) is a vehicle driven by you or your employee and Freeman will deliver the materials to your booth. Exhibitors with 400 square feet or less will receive the first 500 lbs. of materials free. Any freight over 500 lbs. will be charged the material handling rate for onsite delivery. Delivery must take place during move-in Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Exhibitors with 450 square feet of freight or larger must be moved as Material Handling by Freeman, and the applicable charges will be billed to your company.
Exhibitor Questions - How do I update my company's Show Directory listing?
Specific instructions on how to update your company's Show Directory listing online will be sent via email to your company's primary contact beginning in July 2026. The deadline to update information to be included in the printed SEMA Show Directory is August 21, 2026 (date subject to change). If you have any questions or need assistance regarding your company's Directory Listing, contact Maurice O'Connell at mauriceo@sema.org, or contact Show Management* at 909-396-0289.
Exhibitor Questions - How do I remove product from my booth once the Show has started?
Exhibitors must receive a Merchandise Removal Pass from their floor manager or the Show Management Office in Room C104 to remove anything from the Show from 9:00 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through 12:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove anything from the exhibit floor from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Exhibitor Questions - Am I allowed to sell or give away product in my booth?
Companies are not permitted to sell anything for delivery at the Show. Orders may be taken for future delivery only. Giveaways are permitted in accordance with the Show Rules and Regulations and are subject to Show Management approval. See the tab labeled 'Promotion and Contest Rules/Application' at www.semashow.com/esm
General - May I bring an animal to the Show?
In compliance with the ADA, service animals—as defined by the ADA—are permitted at the Show. Other live animals, including comfort, emotional-support or therapy animals, pets and animals used for demonstrations of any kind are not allowed. Show Management reserves the right to prohibit service animals if they pose a threat or safety concern to anyone attending, exhibiting or working our event. The handler/owner of the service animal is responsible for the care and supervision of his or her animal.
General - What is the weapon policy at the SEMA Show?
Fireworks, firearms, explosives, and weapons of all kinds are prohibited in all premises of the AAPEX and the SEMA Shows. This prohibition applies to interior and exterior Show facilities, including parking areas and also prohibits weapons in or on any vehicles or displays. Violations of this policy can result in the violator being banned from the Shows and Show facilities.
Exhibitor - I have questions about my booth space. Who do I contact?
Please contact companies assigned Sales Rep directly. If you do not know who your sales rep is, you may contact the SEMA Show Department at 909-396-0289 or email semashow@sema.org.
Exhibitor - I am an exhibitor. Is there a comprehensive list of everything I need to know about services, registration credentials, and details for my participation in the SEMA Show?
The SEMA Show 2026 Exhibitor Service Manual (ESM) will be available in May of 2026. The 2025 Service Manual is currently available to serve as a guide and source of information for exhibitors planning to participate in the 2026 SEMA Show. If you require assistance or need more information, please contact SEMA Show Management at (909) 396-0289 or e-mail semashow@sema.org
