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Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) Build Crews
Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) returns to Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas during October, drawing 92000 attendees. Expo Stand Builders Dallas delivers exhibit construction and on-site install purpose-built for Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football)'s exhibitor profile: Beer and beverage sponsors, sports apparel brands, automotive sponsors, financial institutions, sports media companies.
Build Timeline for Red River Showdown
For Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football), we run a build-list per booth that tracks every component from production through install.
We plan Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) builds backwards from the official load-in window.
Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) runs at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas during October. Attendance is typically 92000, and the show targets Beer and beverage sponsors, sports apparel brands, automotive sponsors, financial institutions, sports media companies. ['One of the most storied rivalries in college football — played continuously since 1900', 'Held annually at the Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas', 'Tickets are split evenly between OU and UT, making it a uniquely neutral-site game', 'Entire weekend generates tens of millions of dollars in local economic impact', 'Cotton Bowl Stadium capacity is 92,100']
Dallas Crew Capacity at Red River Showdown
Crew capacity for Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) can be a constraint when multiple shows overlap in Dallas.
We don't rent crews from temp agencies. Our Dallas install team is W-2 staff, IATSE/local union signatories where required, and seasoned at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) specifically. The lead supervisor on your job has installed at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas multiple times.
Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) has been hosted by University of Oklahoma / University of Texas / Big 12 Conference since 1900. Cotton Bowl Stadium is located at Fair Park, an active event venue throughout the year
Booth Installation Requirements at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas
Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas'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.
Booth install at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) requires a specific paperwork chain: COI for the venue, EAC for the show, and union signoffs for rigging or electrical.
On-Site Coordination for Red River Showdown
On-site at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football), our supervisor coordinates with Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas's show management, the GC if there is one, and your account team.
We assign a project manager and a lead supervisor to Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football).
Questions buyers ask first
What happens if our exhibit gets damaged in freight?
Insurance recovery is part of how we close out an event.
Do you work with union labor at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas?
We work within Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas's labor jurisdiction.
Can you handle dismantle for Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) as well?
Yes, dismantle is part of every install we run. Dismantle photo documentation is standard.
How long does a 20x20 booth install take at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football)?
A 20x20 custom booth at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football) 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 Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas's official load-in window and finish well before show open.
Who's the single point of contact during install at Red River Showdown (OU vs. UT Football)?
Both have phones that answer.
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