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North Texas Gun Show Vendor Setup Procedures

These North Texas Gun Show vendor setup procedures explain when vendors may load in, set up, operate, and remove merchandise at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Please read this page before traveling to the show and share it with every person helping with your booth.

The venue is DFW Car & Toy Museum, 2550 McMillan Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76137. For the current event dates and public show hours, review the North Texas Gun Show schedule. For tables, applications, and vendor requirements, visit Vendor Information.

Are vendors responsible for their own booth setup and teardown?

Yes. Each vendor is fully responsible for transporting, unloading, assembling, organizing, displaying, and removing merchandise and equipment from the assigned booth or tables.Vendors should arrive with everything needed for setup and teardown. No setup or teardown assistance, carts, dollies, moving equipment, or other moving supplies will be provided or available on-site unless Show Management specifically announces otherwise.

Vendor Badge Requirements

Once selected as a vendor for the North Texas Gun Show, Vendor badges will be provided at vendor check-in. Badges must be worn at all times during the event and will be required for vendor entry and access behind the vendor tables. No one will be permitted into vendor-only areas or behind the tables without a valid vendor badge.

Friday vendor load-in and setup

Friday is the primary vendor load-in and setup period. Vendors may check in, unload merchandise, and prepare their assigned spaces between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.All Friday loading and movement must be completed by 7:00 PM. Vendors should allow enough time for arrival, check-in, unloading, booth assembly, merchandise placement, safety checks, and cleanup before the deadline.

Saturday final setup

Saturday final setup is available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. All vendors must be completely unloaded, set up, and in place by 9:00 AM.Once the public show opens at 9:00 AM, vendor load-in and movement of merchandise through public areas will not be permitted. Vendors arriving after 9:00 AM will not be permitted to set up. Do not plan to arrive at the venue after the setup deadline and expect access for unloading.

Sunday breakdown and load-out

The show closes Sunday at 4:00 PM. Vendors are expected to keep their booths open and staffed until the published closing time unless Show Management approves another arrangement in advance.Breakdown and load-out begin after 4:00 PM. Keep merchandise, boxes, carts, and equipment within the assigned booth area until management authorizes movement. Follow staff instructions so guests can exit safely and aisles remain clear.

Booth, aisle, and safety requirements

All merchandise, signs, displays, chairs, boxes, equipment, and other materials must remain within the assigned vendor space. Do not block aisles, emergency exits, fire equipment, accessibility routes, or neighboring vendors.Review the North Texas Gun Show Vendor Rules and Safety Policies for requirements concerning firearms, ammunition, safety devices, merchandise, conduct, inspections, and enforcement. Vendors must follow instructions from Show Management, venue personnel, event security, and law enforcement.If you requested electrical access, review Electricity and Wi-Fi Information. Electrical access is currently listed as $75 for the event, requested in advance, and first come, first served. Vendors are responsible for safe equipment use and organized cords.

Vendor deliveries, food, and breakfast planning

Where should a delivery driver go?

Use the venue’s exact address in the delivery app or with the driver: DFW Car & Toy Museum 2550 McMillan Pkwy Fort Worth, TX 76137 For Uber Eats, DoorDash, or other delivery services, add the vendor’s name, business name, mobile phone number, and a note such as: “North Texas Gun Show vendor delivery—please call on arrival.” Do not direct a driver to an unconfirmed side entrance or ask the driver to enter restricted setup areas. Confirm the approved vendor delivery or pickup point with Show Management or venue staff before the event.

Is there a nearby breakfast option?

The Plan Your Visit page lists nearby restaurants, including Cracker Barrel at 4691 Gemini Place, Fort Worth, TX 76106, which is a practical breakfast option for vendors working an early setup schedule. Verify current hours, menu, wait times, and delivery availability before relying on it for Saturday morning.The show website should not describe this restaurant as definitively “the closest” unless management confirms the distance. Breakfast availability and delivery coverage may change. If ordering breakfast for the venue, use the exact DFW Car & Toy Museum address above and ask the organizer where vendor deliveries should be received.

Contact Us

Have questions about the North Texas Gun Show, vendor opportunities, show information, or attending the event? Our team is here to help.
Email: mgr@fortworthcarstorage.com
Phone: 817-980-4695

For questions about the North Texas Gun Show, vendor participation, or event details, contact us directly and our team will be happy to assist you.
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NOTICE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO THIS PRIVATE EVENT

All firearms entering the show must be unloaded, secured with a zip tie, and have all magazines emptied.

The show is a private event. As a condition of entry to this private event, all firearms coming into a show must be unloaded and zip-tied and all magazines must be empty and inspected by police officers at the show entrance. The show is posted in accordance with TX 30:05, 30:06 and 30:07.
Only licensed law enforcement officers may carry a loaded firearm inside the show.

The only loaded firearms permitted in the show are the duty weapons of licensed law enforcement officers and they must be unloaded if the individual will be removing it from the holster for shopping purposes.
Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Minors will not be admitted into the show without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.
Clothing displaying profanity or inappropriate language must be covered, turned inside out, or removed from view.

This is a family-friendly event, and appropriate attire is required while attending the show.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Entry into this private event is subject to compliance with all event rules, safety requirements, and policies.