Indy planning questions
Before you book a press in Indy
The six things planners ask us first about an Indianapolis date, from race week in May to a Gen Con booth in August. Short answers, with the numbers we actually plan by.
From freight to first shirt
Our gear leaves Fullerton by freight, the crew lands a day early, and the station is tested before your doors open.
Read the answer →What an Indy event costs
Most land between $5K and $15K all-in. Travel is one fixed line, so a bigger crowd lowers the cost per shirt.
Read the answer →Press speed and line length
Up to 60 an hour per press, 100+ with two. A convention aisle and a Mass Ave dinner fill the line very differently.
Read the answer →DTF or a screen press?
One design for a whole show floor points to screens. Names, full color and art that changes per guest point to DTF.
Read the answer →What your venue has to supply
A 10×10 space, two clean 120V/20A circuits and a way in for road cases. The convention center wants the power ordered early.
Read the answer →When to lock the date
Six to ten weeks for Indianapolis, because freight sets the pace. Race week and Gen Con want the long end.
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