As a leading general services contractor in the Kansas City metro area, Fern supports trade shows, association events, and corporate exhibitions with full-service execution from planning through move-out. Whether your event is held at the Kansas City Convention Center or another venue in the metro area, our team ensures seamless coordination and delivery.
Serving the central U.S., Fern brings together local responsiveness and national scale—helping organizers and exhibitors execute confidently in a centrally located and highly connected event market.
Tom Boehm
Director of Sales
751 Wyoming St.
Kansas City, MO 64101
Fern is ready to support your show with the expertise, resources, and service your event deserves. Connect with our Kansas City team to start planning today.
Fern supports a wide range of events in Kansas City and throughout the Midwest region – from national association conferences to large-scale trade shows and corporate exhibitions. Fern’s Kansas City team also supports the following Midwest cities and event venues:
Kansas City Convention Center
Overland Park Convention Center
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
America's Center Convention Complex
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
KCI Expo Center
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
America's Center Convention Complex
Union Station Hotel
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Minneapolis Convention Center
Saint Paul River Centre
Oklahoma City Convention Center
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Fort Worth Convention Center
JW Marriott
Fairmont Austin
George R. Brown Convention Center
Omaha Convention Center
CHI Health Center
Colorado Convention Center
Gaylord Rockies
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Fern brings together national scale and local execution—delivering a smarter, more connected approach to event services.
Our Kansas City team understands the venues, labor environment, and logistics required to execute successfully in this market—backed by a network of more than 30 locations nationwide.
From exhibitor services to logistics and design, Fern acts as a single source for all things live events—simplifying planning and execution.
Tools like OneView streamline ordering and communication, while OneRate helps organizers better manage costs and deliver value to exhibitors.
Whether you're producing the show or exhibiting within it, our services are designed to support both sides of the event ecosystem.
A general services contractor (GSC) manages the operational execution of trade shows, conventions, and live events. In Kansas City, Fern provides services including exhibitor support, material handling, labor coordination, transportation and logistics, event graphics, flooring, furnishings, and show floor management. Our team works closely with organizers and exhibitors to streamline planning, improve efficiency on-site, and create a seamless experience from move-in through move-out.
Yes. Fern regularly supports events at the Kansas City Convention Center. Our team understands the logistics, timelines, and operational requirements associated with large-scale events at the convention center and throughout the Kansas City metro area. We also support events at venues across the region, including convention centers, hotels, and corporate event spaces.
Absolutely. Fern provides comprehensive support for both event organizers and exhibitors. For organizers, we deliver full-service event execution including exhibitor services, logistics, labor management, and show operations. For exhibitors, we offer turnkey and custom rental exhibits, furnishings, graphics, installation and dismantle, and on-site support. This integrated approach helps create a more connected and efficient experience across the entire event.
Yes. Fern offers both turnkey rental exhibits and fully customized rental environments for trade shows and events in Kansas City. Our rental solutions include modern modular systems, SEG graphics, lightboxes, counters, shelving, flooring, storage, and integrated technology options. Whether you need a simple, professional booth or a larger branded experience, our team can design and manage a solution that aligns with your goals and budget.
We recommend beginning the planning process as early as possible, especially for larger events or peak convention dates in Kansas City. Early planning helps secure preferred services, optimize logistics, and provide exhibitors with ample preparation time. Fern works with organizers and exhibitors at every stage of the event lifecycle—from early strategy and floor planning to on-site execution and post-event support.
Fern supports a wide range of events in Kansas City, including association conferences, trade shows, corporate meetings, consumer events, and branded experiences. Our team works across industries including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and sports, delivering tailored solutions based on the needs of each event and audience.
Fern provides end-to-end trade show and event services in Kansas City, including exhibitor services, material handling, labor management, transportation and logistics, event graphics, creative and design support, custom rental exhibits, and show-site coordination. Our goal is to simplify execution for organizers and exhibitors while delivering a polished and professional event experience.
Fern helps improve the exhibitor experience by simplifying the planning and ordering process, providing responsive customer support, and delivering reliable on-site execution. Through tools like OneView, exhibitors can more easily manage orders, access important event information, and stay connected throughout the event lifecycle. Our team also works closely with organizers to create efficient move-in and move-out processes, clear communication, and well-managed show floor operations that help exhibitors focus on engaging attendees and achieving their event goals.