Annual Orlando Trade Shows / ICAST Build Crews
ICAST Build Crews
Expo Stand Builders Orlando delivers exhibit construction and on-site install purpose-built for ICAST's exhibitor profile: Fishing rod and reel manufacturers, tackle brands, lure companies, marine electronics vendors, fishing apparel brands.
Build Timeline for ICAST
For ICAST, we run a build-list per booth that tracks every component from production through install. Anything not checked off in the production manager's hand at crate-up is reflagged for field assembly, so the crew on-site doesn't discover missing pieces under pressure.
We plan ICAST builds backwards from the official load-in window. Structural elements pre-staged the day before, graphics applied morning-of, AV and lighting calibrated by midday, then a final walkthrough with the project manager before doors open.
ICAST runs at Orange County Convention Center during July. Attendance is typically 15000+, and the show targets Fishing rod and reel manufacturers, tackle brands, lure companies, marine electronics vendors, fishing apparel brands. World's largest sport fishing trade show. Held annually at OCCC every July. Features live casting and fishing demonstration areas.
Orlando Crew Capacity at ICAST
Our Orlando crew network handles ICAST from the same labor pool every cycle. The supervisors know Orange County Convention Center's freight dock, the official drayage handler's rhythm, and the show floor's electrical drops. Continuity matters when the schedule compresses.
Crew capacity for ICAST can be a constraint when multiple shows overlap in Orlando. We size your install team based on booth complexity, freight unload time, and graphics complexity — typically 3-6 people per 20x20 for a 6-hour install.
ICAST has been hosted by American Sportfishing Association (ASA) since 1956. Florida's world-class freshwater and saltwater fishing drives year-round demand for fishing tackle and marine products
Booth Installation Requirements at Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center's install requirements include union labor for rigging and electrical (where applicable), drayage through the official material handler, and fire-marshal sign-off on tall structural elements. We file the EAC paperwork and coordinate with show management.
Booth install at ICAST requires a specific paperwork chain: COI for the venue, EAC for the show, and union signoffs for rigging or electrical. We handle all of it as part of the build scope so you don't get a show-floor surprise.
On-Site Coordination for ICAST
Coordination at ICAST means visibility.
We assign a project manager and a lead supervisor to ICAST.
FAQ
Do you work with union labor at Orange County Convention Center?
We work within Orange County Convention Center's labor jurisdiction. That includes rigging, electrical, and any other trade where the venue requires union signatories. Our project managers handle the EAC and labor-coordination paperwork as part of the build scope, not as an add-on.
Who's the single point of contact during install at ICAST?
Both have phones that answer.
How long does a 20x20 booth install take at ICAST?
A 20x20 custom booth at ICAST typically installs in 4-6 hours with a 3-person crew, longer if there are hanging signs, complex AV, or extensive graphic detailing. We schedule the install during Orange County Convention Center's official load-in window and finish well before show open.
What happens if our exhibit gets damaged in freight?
Insurance recovery is part of how we close out an event.
Can you handle dismantle for ICAST as well?
Yes, dismantle is part of every install we run. Dismantle photo documentation is standard.
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