Apparel & Fashion · February & August

MAGIC Las Vegas Exhibitor Playbook: Strategy, Budgets & Logistics

MAGIC runs twice yearly (February + August) as the largest US apparel and fashion sourcing trade show. Booths are merchandising-heavy with hanging garments, fixtures, and small showroom setups.

Show at a glance

City
Las Vegas
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center
Attendees
60,000+
Exhibitors
3,000+

12-month planning timeline

  1. 6 months out
    Aug/Feb

    Apply for space, lock size.

  2. 3 months out
    Nov/May

    Award builder, finalize merchandising plan.

  3. 1 month out
    Jan/Jul

    Pre-stage fixtures and graphics.

Booth budget by size

SizeRentalCustom
10×10$5K–$12K+$18K–$35K+
10×20$9K–$20K+$25K–$50K+
20×20$15K–$32K+$35K–$70K+
20×30+$24K–$50K+$60K–$130K+

Ranges are starting points. Final costs vary based on design complexity, materials, AV and lighting, hanging signs, custom millwork, storage, refurb between shows, and show-specific services like drayage, rigging, and electrical. Premium builds for flagship shows routinely exceed the high end.

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Sizing guidance

10×10–10×20 supports a single-brand merchandising display. 20×20+ enables full showroom setups with private buyer meeting space.

Logistics

Twice-yearly cadence makes Vegas warehouse storage with a local builder structurally cheaper than round-trip freight.

Choosing an execution partner

Pick a builder with a Vegas warehouse storing your fixtures between MAGIC editions. Reset and refresh between shows is cheaper than ship-and-store cycles.

Plan your show

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Answers

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the same booth for both MAGIC editions?

Yes — store with a Vegas-based builder and refresh graphics between shows. Round-trip freight twice a year eats budget that could fund merchandising upgrades.

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