MGM Grand Conference Center rules exhibitors miss
These rules come from MGM Grand's Events & Convention Services Policies & Procedures (V3.26), written for organizers but full of rules that land on exhibitors. Your show can add stricter rules, so read your exhibitor manual too.
Last checked Nov 5, 2026
What to know
- Exclusive services
Booth and registration desk, cleaning, electrical, food and beverage, rigging, telecommunications and AV are all ordered from the MGM Grand Conference Center. Orders need full payment before service, and orders received 21 days before the first event day get the advance rate.
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- Food at your booth comes from MGM Grand
Any food or drink given away at booths must be supplied and prepared by MGM Grand's catering. Samples of your own manufactured product are limited to one (1) ounce of food and two (2) ounces of drinks, need MGM Grand's approval, and may carry corkage and gratuity fees.
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- Nothing on the walls
No pins, tacks or adhesives on any wall, door or column. Tape on the floor needs hotel approval, and stickers and helium balloons need prior approval too.
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- Balloons
Mylar balloons and Mylar confetti are banned on property, helium balloons can't fly free inside, and helium or compressed air cylinders can't be stored in the building overnight. Confetti or balloons in a ballroom bring a cleaning fee.
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- Electrical and running equipment
Electrical wiring is handled by Edlen Electrical Services, and the hotel refuses connections that aren't to code. Engines, motors or equipment can run only with prior approval from your convention services manager and the fire and safety director.
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- No storage behind booths
No storage of any kind is allowed behind or between booths, and the hotel has no exhibit storage. Shipments go to the official drayage company, and early arrivals are held at its warehouse at your expense.
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- Selling from your booth
Selling from a booth needs a temporary Clark County business license, and show organizers that allow sales must collect and remit sales tax.
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- Cooking demos
Cooking appliances must be listed for indoor use, cooking surfaces are limited to 288 square inches, a fryer can hold no more than 3 gallons of oil and a booth no more than 6 gallons, charcoal and wood are banned, and propane is limited to two 5-pound cylinders per booth with a permit.
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- Food safety in the booth
Keep food at 41 degrees F. or colder or 135 degrees F. or hotter, provide hand washing with 110-degree water, wash hands for 20 seconds on entering the booth, and keep lids on all drinks. No smoking or eating in a booth that serves food.
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- Security is MGM Grand's
MGM Grand doesn't allow outside security companies without approval and needs at least 14 days' notice. Officers are $55.00 an hour and canine officers $150.00, armed security isn't permitted, and exhibit shows need officers overnight in each exhibit area.
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- Drones need 60 days
Drones and other unmanned vehicles are allowed only rarely, with written approval from risk management and convention leadership requested at least 60 days ahead.
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- Signs and filming
Signs need written approval, must be professional and flame retardant, and are hung only by Encore; paper banners aren't permitted. Broadcasting, taping or recording on property needs written permission.
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