CougsFirst! Lead and Exhibitor Packet should be used for the ease of show preparation and where the CougsFirst! brand is represented.
CougsFirst! Show & Expo
Spokane Convention Center
334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
Please review the Spokane Convention Center exhibitor guidelines here.
For parking info and driving directions, click here.
Exhibitor Venue Open Access
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Time 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Exhibitor Networking Lunch (RSVP Required)
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Time 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
WSU Fireside Chat
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Time 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CougsFirst! Show & Expo
Friday, November 6th, 2026
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
*Please note that packing up your booth before 7:00pm, will result in your organization not being eligible to exhibit next year.
We ask that you register ALL exhibitor staff to include those working the booth and networking the Show floor. To increase your company exposure we encourage you to bring additional staff to capitalize on networking opportunities.
Register all exhibitor staff no later than October 30th, 2026.
IMPORTANT: Registering your staff prior to the Show allows for them to easily obtain a name badge indicating they are an exhibitor at the show.
We will also be hosting a lunch for all Exhibitors. This event is invite-only and is intended to facilitate networking between fellow exhibitors and Coug companies.
Each Essential Exhibitor is allotted two complimentary seats at lunch. Featured Exhibitors and Sponsors are allotted up to five complimentary seats.
Additional seats may be purchased for $25 per seat.
All exhibitors must register their lunch attendee count by October 30th, 2026.
The Davenport Grand
338 W Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99201
While our hotel block link is now closed, you can still request room accommodations directly with Jessica Duren. The Davenport Grand will offer the lowest available room they have at the time of the request.
In the case that you are unable to book a room at The Davenport Grand and need additional options, we recommend the following nearby properties:
Spokane Convention Center cannot accept advance freight shipments before the event. Alternatively, you may hand carry freight on the day of setup or contact your hotel for shipment options.
Please contact us if you have further questions or need additional options.
All show services must be ordered directly through The Spokane Convention Center and in advance of the event.
Your exhibit space will include complimentary Wi-Fi access. However, all other services including electrical power must be ordered in advance.
If you are in need of Electrical, Audio/Visual services or equipment, you must order directly from The Spokane Convention Center. You will need your booth # to order.
Once booth numbers have been sent out mid October, updated information about how to order services will be added to the Exhibitor Kit and sent out.
We will be hosting an Exhibitor Only Networking Lunch on Friday, October 6th, time 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. This is intended to serve as time for you to connect with other exhibitors, build community and connection.
This event is RSVP only with limited seats. Essential Exhibitors are allotted 2 complimentary seats. Featured Exhibitors and Sponsors are allotted 5 complimentary seats. Additional seats are available for purchase for $25 per seat on the Exhibitor Lunch registration.
RSVPs must be completed by October 30th, 2026.
Any other general questions or inquiries, including lead sponsorship opportunities, can be sent to info@cougsfirst.org.
Essential Exhibitors:
Featured Exhibitors:
NOT INCLUDED: Electrical power and AV rental equipment must be ordered separately and in advance. Deadline to order is October 30th, 2026.
CougsFirst! Show & Expo
Friday, November 6th, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm (Doors open to attendees at 4:00 pm)
Venue access is available to you starting at 11:00 am should you want to arrive early for set up. Exhibitors are free to arrive any time after 11:00 am to set up that they choose, we just ask that your booth is ready by 3:00 pm.
We encourage exhibitors to attend the other events happening at the venue that day as well if availability permits – Exhibitor Networking Lunch (Time 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm) and the Keynote address (Time 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm).
The Spokane Convention Center garage access is available for vehicles under 6’5″. Click here for more information on parking.
Email Jessica Duren if your vehicle is taller than 6’5″.
Please refer to the West Loading Dock directions only off of Spokane Falls Boulevard. Click here for directions.
CougsFirst! Show & Expo
Friday, November 6th, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Load out will begin at 7:00 pm. Exhibitors are able to load out through the venue’s garage, or may utilize the loading dock area referenced in Set-Up. Loading dock is required for vehicles 6’5″ and above.
We ask that you take all items with you that you brought including any boxes or packing materials that don’t fit in the trash cans.
Please note that packing up your booth before 7:00pm, will result in your organization not being eligible to exhibit next year.
During the event, empty cases and crates must either be kept inside your booth space or stored off-site.
Cases, crates and boxes containing materials cannot be stored in the loading dock area. There is NO accessible storage for exhibitors.
You should receive communication from CougsFirst! (events@cougsfirst.org) about selecting a booth space. We recommend selecting at least your top 3 locations to ensure you end up with a space you are happy with. In the case that none of your preferences are able to be accommodated, We will reach out to discuss additional options.
All booths will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you haven’t selected your booth space or submitted preferences by October 23rd, 2026, you will instead be assigned.
*Please note that all booths that will be sampling alcohol (i.e., Wine, Beer, Cider, etc.) will be assigned randomly across the Show floor in order to distribute traffic.
Help us spread the word to Coug nation that this is the biggest WSU event of the year in the Spokane area!
Please use these approved promotional graphics to share on your social media networks and company newsletters. Feel free to add it to your website as well.
If you would like to make a custom graphic using your Canva account – this Canva template is available for you to duplicate and edit for your business.
Helpful links to share to your customers are below!
Eastside Show webpage: https://cougsfirst.org/cougsfirst-events/eastside-show
Eastside Show Agenda: https://cougsfirst.org/cougsfirst-events/eastside-show-agenda/
Attendee Registration form: https://cougsfirst.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/eZF1qWKUYCWCq
Social Media to tag
CougsFirst! will be sending out a newsletter ahead of the Show to give a preview of the exhibitors that will be attending, exciting activities and booth attractions, and exclusive offers, giveaways, or discounts that will be available.
Please let us know if you’ll be offering a special promotion for attendees at the Show so that we can include you in those pre-event communications.
Please provide to us by Friday, October 23rd:
You should have submitted your company logo while registering your booth. If you have not submitted this file, or you need to update the file submitted, please contact us at marketing@cougsfirst.org. Your logo must be received by October 16, 2026 in order to be included in the Show brochure and on the website.
Click here to update your logo
IMPORTANT: Logo files need to be high-resolution (300 dpi). We will accept logos in the format of .ai, .eps, .jpg, or .png.
Thanks to our partners at Visit Spokane, click here for more activities and local resources available in Spokane, WA.
Looking for Coug-owned businesses to support while you’re in Spokane? Check out the CougsFirst Directory for Spokane and Spokane Valley to find local members!
