Gamut Events

The Latino food and beverage industry is a powerful and rapidly growing economic sector in the U.S., generating over $60 billion annually and employing more than 2 million people. California, home to over 18 million Latinos, serves as a major hub, with Latino-owned grocery stores alone generating over $10 billion and employing 100,000 people. Additionally, over 40,000 Latino-owned restaurants in the state contribute more than $50 billion in revenue and 1 million jobs.

The Antojo Industry Trade Expo is a unique, exclusive event dedicated to this thriving industry. It offers unmatched opportunities for networking and sales, bringing together thousands of decision-makers—distributors, retailers, chefs, and more—from across the country. Attendees are motivated buyers actively seeking new products and services, making the Expo the premier platform to connect, grow, and capitalize on the Latino food & beverage market. Visit https://antojoindustry.com/ to learn more

Important Dates and Deadlines (Fechas y Plazos Importantes)

FREIGHT:
Advance Freight Receiving Begins:: Monday, August 24, 2026

Advance Freight Receiving End:: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

Direct Shipment Receiving begins:: Sunday, October 4, 2026 between 8am - 5pm

Last Day for Direct Shipments: Sunday, October 4, 2026 between 8am - 5pm

Deadline for Outbound Carriers to Check-In: 7:30 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

LABOR:
EAC Submission Deadline:: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

ORDERING:
Pre-Order Discount Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026

SHOW MANAGEMENT:
Sampling Form Submission:: Monday , August 3rd, 2026

Insurance Form Submission: Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Bartender Reservation Form Submission: Monday, September 31st, 2026

Electrical Order Form Submission: Monday, September 31st, 2026

Exhibitor Badge Registration Submission: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Show Schedule

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN:: SUN.; OCT. 4; 8:00am - 5:00pm

SHOW HOURS:: MON.; OCT. 5; 10:00am - 5:00pm

SHOW HOURS:: TUE.; OCT. 6; 10:00am - 5:00pm

EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT:: TUE.; OCT. 6; 5:01pm - 10:00pm

Show Management Information

Important Show Contacts & Vendors

For Services such as Electrical, Audio Visual, Insurance, Lead Retrieval, Catering and other important contacts, please refer to the "Key Contacts" listed in the main menu near the top of the event home page.

EXHIBITOR REQUIRED FORMS

Please review the following **FOOD & BEVERAGE SAMPLING GUIDE** for the guidleines to follow if you will or plan to have samples for your booth. A copy of your Certificate of Insurance (COI) and the Sampling Request form must be submitted as well.

For follow up questions, more details, or clarity, please contact CharlieG@antojoindustry.com.

Provided Booth Equipment

Provided Unfurnished Booth Package will include:

10’x10’ Standard Booth Package:

8’ Backwall and 3’ High Side Rail in BLACK
1 - wastebasket
1 - ID Sign with exhibitor name and booth number

*Special Show Booth Package: (Provided for 10x10 booths only)*

8’ Backwall and 3’ High Side Rail in BLACK
One 6’ Skirted Table
Two folding chairs
1 - wastebasket
1 - ID Sign with exhibitor name and booth number
*Only available until September 8th - To order this booth package, click here or tables and chairs will need to be ordered a la carte.*

SHOW COLORS

Aisle Carpet Color: Exhibit Hall is not carpeted.

Side Drape: Black

Booth Size: 10 x 10

Shipping Information

Advance Shipments

Gamut Event Services
C/O ML Transportation
2310 E Gladwick St
Rancho Dominguez CA 90220

Additional Advance Shipment Information

Shipments should arrive between Monday, August 24, 2026 and Tuesday, September 22, 2026

All shipments received outside these dates will be subject to a 25% late fee based on the advanced material handling rate.

Shipments that arrive at the warehouse after Tuesday, September 22, 2026 cannot be guaranteed to arrive before show opening. Additional handling charges will be added for expedited trucking and freight.

Please print the advance shipment labels by clicking on the Shipping/Material Handling option in the menu above, or click here.

Direct Shipments

Long Beach Convention Center
Hall C
c/o Gamut Event Services
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802

Direct Shipment to Facility

Direct shipments will be accepted on Sunday, October 4, 2026

Please print the direct shipment labels by clicking on the Shipping/Material Handling option in the menu above, or click here.

Receiving only during exhibitor move-in hours.For more information, please visit the Antojo Trade Expo website.

4th Annual Antojo Industry Trade Expo 2026

Venue: Long Beach Convention Center

October 5 - 6, 2026