Theatrefest 2026
Moody Gardens Galveston
September 30th- October 3rd
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TheatreFest is one of the largest State Theatre Conventions in the country. In the past, over 2,000 Theatre educators and students have attended this four-day Convention. In addition, the Convention has:
PlayFest - A play competition
DesignFest - A technical competition
FilmFest - A film competition
Scholarship Auditions
Over 350 workshops and events
Over 100 Theatre commercial and educational exhibitors. Commercial vendors from all over the world and college/universities from throughout the United States make up these participants.
COST
Commercial Exhibit Registration
(Access to Exhibit Hall only)
$725 for first booth
$650 for each additional booth
Includes 3 Exhibit Hall Only badges
$40 for additional EHO badge
Commercial Exhibitors can still conduct workshops. Workshops are presented on a volunteer basis. TheatreFest does not offer credits or compensation to workshop presenters.
TOTAL COST-$725 (3 Workers)
+$40 for each additional worker
Adult Registration With Exhibit Space
(Access to the full convention)
$250 - Full Convention fee per worker
$275 after Sept. 8
$75 TxETA Membership per worker
$375 for first booth
$650 for each additional booth
No comped Exhibit Hall badges.
TOTAL COST-$700
+$40 for each additional worker
Higher Education Registration
(Access to the full convention)
$250 - Full Convention fee per worker
only $100 for full time College majors
$275/125 after Sept. 8
$75 TxETA Membership per worker
$25 for full time college students
$375 for first booth
$650 for each additional booth
No Comped Exhibit Hall badges.
TOTAL COST-$700 (1 Adult worker)
+325 Per Adult Worker
Booth Information
Booth Size - 8′ x 10
8′ high back drape, 3′ high side drape and dividers
One 6' x 30" black skirted table
Two chairs and one wastebasket
One-line identification sign
All aisles and booths will be carpeted in existing hotel carpet
Badges Per 8' x 10' booth
Three personnel badges for Commercial Exhibit Registrants
One personnel badge for Adult/Higher Educational Registrants
Additional Perks:
Full listing in the convention mobile app
Opportunity to submit workshop proposals for the Convention
Passport Scavenger Hunt to encourage attendees to come to your booth
UTILITY COST: SEE BOTTOM OF DOCUMENT
Exhibitor Schedule
Exhibitor Schedule
Wednesday September 30th-
7 am – 3 pm: Exhibitor Registration
8 am - 12 pm: Commercial Exhibitors Set Up
*you will be given a specific time for load in
12 pm - 2 pm: Higher Ed Exhibitors Set UP
4:45pm: Ribbon Cutting
5 pm - 7 pm: Special Wednesday Night Exhibitor Event
Thursday October 1-
7:30am -5pm: Exhibitor Hours
5:30 to 7 pm: Exhibitor Open Forum
7 pm to 8:30 pm: Commercial Exhibitors' Reception (RSVP Required)
Friday October 2-
7:30am -5pm: Exhibitor Hours
Saturday October 3-
7:30am -11:00am: Exhibitor Hours
Exhibit Decorator Services
To Order from EXHIBITS SERVICES, Click Link
*coming soon
Exhibit Floorplan
*coming soon
Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase exposure. Build brand recognition. TxETA sponsorship opportunities consistently sell out, so don’t wait to apply! Become a Sponsor or Partner.
Click this link for TxETA Sponsorship Information https://www.txeta.com/sponsors
If you have questions contact the TxETA Treasurer Elect at treasurer.elect@tetatx.com.
Contact Info
For assignment of exhibit booth space:
Jordan West TF.exhibits@tetatx.com
For all other exhibits questions:
Dana Riggins
theatrefest.operations@txetatx.com
Convention workshops/programming:
tf.programming@tetatx.com
Hotel Info
The online reservation link will make rooms available for Tuesday, Sept. 29th, through Sunday, October 4th
Moody Gardens has offered us the reduced room rate of $179 plus tax. Deadline for reservations at this rate is September 8.
To make a reservation: Book at Moody Gardens
Parking is FREE at Moody Gardens.
Valet Parking is available through the hotel upon check in but attendee is responsible for cost.
How are booths assigned?
Exhibitors that sponsor our Convention bags, badges and T-shirts will be assigned first, then the Exhibits Chair will begin assigning all other Exhibitors.
The Exhibits Chair will send an email to each exhibitor on a first registered and paid basis and ask for the booth preference. To save time, each exhibitor can email the Exhibits Chair after registering and paying for their booth and request a specific booth. Jordan West, TF.exhibits@tetatx.com
Doest TXETA require exhibitors to have liability Insurance?
Yes. TxETA TheatreFest Exhibitors are expected to carry their own Commercial General Liability insurance and shall hold TxETA harmless for any and all damage caused by theft and those perils normally covered by a fire and extended coverage policy.
How to Register
Step #1
Register for TheatreFest 26
Step #2
Click on “Click this LINK to start the TheatreFest 2025 registration process..”
Select one of the two Membership Levels:
Commercial Exhibitors staying in the Exhibit Hall, only – Select “Commercial Exhibitors”
Commercial Exhibitors wanting access to Convention or all Higher Ed – Select “Adult Member”
Follow all directions and enter all information.
Select the options - Exhibit Booth(s)
Commercial Exhibitors staying in the Exhibit Hall only
Select the first booth at $725
Select any additional booths at $650 each
Fill in Exhibit Hall Pass (badge) info for 3 workers per booth
Select any additional Passes (badges) for workers above three for $40 each and fill in their names.
Adult Exhibitors wanting access to the entire Convention or all Higher Ed (College and University)
Register for the TxETA Membership and full Convention.
Select the first booth for $375.
Select any additional booths at $650 each.
Repeat a separate registration for TxETA Membership and full convention for every booth worker, adult or student.
Step #3
Pay for the TheatreFest Convention.
Step #4
Upon registering for Membership and the Convention, you will receive a confirmation email with an invoice. Use this if you did not pay each with a credit card.
Step #5
The final step in the Exhibit process will be to follow the directions sent to you in an email from the Exhibit Chair.
MOODY GARDENS UTILITY COSTS
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