Photo: Indiana Convention Center / Google MapsSweets & Snacks Expo 2027 Hotels and Accommodation
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027 runs 17 to 20 May at Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. 14,500 attendees (2025, Indianapolis)
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Where to stay for Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027: the closest hotels to Indiana Convention Center are in Skywalk hotels and Wholesale District, with Monument Circle a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Sweets & Snacks Expo, the National Confectioners Association's trade only show for the candy and snack industries, returns to Indianapolis in 2027 after a year in Las Vegas. The show floor is open at the Indiana Convention Center from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 May 2027, with a pre-show day on Monday 17 May for registration, the Supplier Showcase and the Most Innovative New Product Awards reception. At the last Indianapolis edition, in 2025, the organiser counted 14,500 attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors. Downtown Indianapolis is compact: the organiser lists official hotels from a 2 minute to a 15 minute walk from the halls, and many of them link to the convention centre by skywalk. This page shows live Indianapolis hotel rates for the show, and you can move your dates if you only need the expo days or want Monday for the Supplier Showcase.
Popular areas for attendees: Skywalk hotels · Wholesale District · Monument Circle · Canal & White River State Park.
- Indianapolis hotels for Sweets & Snacks Expo sorted by distance to the Indiana Convention Center, from skywalk hotels to the Wholesale District and the Canal
- Live rates for 17 to 20 May 2027, with dates you can change if you only need the expo days or arrive early for the pre-show Supplier Showcase
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your registration is approved and your meetings firm up
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a team or exhibitor group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 17 May to 20 May 2027
- Venue
- Indiana Convention Center
- City
- Indianapolis, USA
- Airport
- IND
- Attendance
- 14,500 attendees (2025, Indianapolis)
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Hotels near Indiana Convention Center for Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027
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How do you get to Sweets & Snacks Expo?
From Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Visit Indy and the Indiana Convention Center both put the airport about 15 minutes from downtown
- Uber, Lyft and taxis are available just outside baggage claim, and the airport's Ground Transportation Center is on the first floor of the Terminal Garage
- IndyGo Route 8 is the public bus between the airport and downtown Indianapolis
- The organiser says there is no official show shuttle from the airport to hotels, so plan your own transfer
By road and rail
- Visit Indy says Indianapolis is within three hours of Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati, and within a day's drive of more than half the US population
- Downtown has more than 73,000 parking spaces, and the organiser links to Denison Parking for locations, directions and prices
- Amtrak and Greyhound both have hubs in downtown Indianapolis
- If you drive in for the day, check parking near the Indiana Convention Center before you set off, as the organiser warns that cars left in unauthorised areas are towed
How do you get around during Sweets & Snacks Expo?
Getting to the Indiana Convention Center daily
- There is no expo shuttle for downtown hotels: the organiser says its official hotels are within walking distance of the convention centre
- Hotels the organiser lists as connected by skywalk include the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and The Westin (2 minute walk), JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency and Omni Severin (3 minutes), and Le Meridien and Signia by Hilton (4 minutes)
- Others are a short walk at street level, such as the Conrad, Hampton Inn Downtown and Homewood Suites Downtown at 2 blocks (about 5 minutes) and The Alexander at 5 blocks (about 10 minutes)
- The convention centre says the building and its skywalks usually lock at about 11pm and reopen at about 6am, though times depend on the event
Around Indianapolis
- Visit Indy says climate controlled skywalks link 4,700 hotel rooms to the convention centre, Lucas Oil Stadium, a four storey mall and restaurants
- IndyGo runs more than 30 bus routes from its downtown hub, including the electric Red Line rapid transit
- Pacers Bikeshare has 50 stations and 525 bikes, and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail links downtown with nearby neighbourhoods
- The Maryland Street canopy is the convention centre's recommended taxi pick-up and drop-off point, though access may be restricted during some events
Do you need a visa for Sweets & Snacks Expo?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Citizens of the 42 Visa Waiver Program countries can visit the United States for business for up to 90 days without a visa, using an approved ESTA
- US Customs and Border Protection recommends applying for an ESTA as soon as you start planning, ideally before you buy your flights
- You must hold an e-Passport, with an embedded chip, to travel under the Visa Waiver Program
eVisa / visa required
- If your country is not in the Visa Waiver Program you will normally need a US business visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate, so check local interview wait times early
- Registration for the 2027 show opens in December 2026; register early if you need proof of attendance for a visa interview
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, with your ESTA approval or visa linked to that passport
- Your Sweets & Snacks Expo registration confirmation and the business documents you used to qualify
- Your hotel booking and return or onward ticket, in case the border officer asks
US entry requirements, fees and processing times change often, so verify the current rules on official US government websites or with your nearest US embassy before booking.
First time at Sweets & Snacks Expo?
- Sweets & Snacks Expo is trade only and not open to the public: each registrant must show that their company is active in the candy or snack industry and that they own or work for it
- No one under 16 is admitted; only nursing infants carried or strapped to the body may come on the show floor, and strollers and buggies are not permitted
- Registration for 2027 opens in December 2026; fees rise as the show gets closer, and the organiser gives no refunds unless the show is cancelled
- There are no one-day passes and badges are not mailed, so allow time to collect yours on site
- The pre-show day is Monday 17 May: registration opens at 8am, the Supplier Showcase runs from 1pm to 5pm and the awards reception starts at 4:30pm, so arrive on Sunday if you want all of it
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The organiser names onPeak as its only official housing company and warns about aggressive non-official housing firms; Event Escapes is an independent booking site, not part of that block, a room with us does not include a badge, and any issue with a stay booked with us is handled by us rather than the show
- The show floor closes at 1pm on Thursday 20 May, so a Thursday afternoon or evening flight home is realistic
- Older listings may show Las Vegas: the 2026 show was there, and the organiser says Indianapolis hosts again in 2027 and 2028
Sweets & Snacks Expo travel FAQs
Where is Sweets & Snacks Expo held?
Sweets & Snacks Expo is held at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, USA. The nearest airport is IND.
When and where is Sweets & Snacks Expo 2027?
The show floor is open from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 May 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, with a pre-show day on Monday 17 May. Exhibit hours are 9am to 5pm on 18 and 19 May and 9am to 1pm on 20 May.
What happens on the pre-show day?
On Monday 17 May registration opens at 8am, the Supplier Showcase for packaging, ingredient, equipment and service suppliers runs from 1pm to 5pm, and the Most Innovative New Product Awards reception starts at 4:30pm. The Supplier Showcase also runs on the morning of 18 May.
Where should I stay for Sweets & Snacks Expo?
The closest options are the hotels the organiser lists as connected by skywalk, from a 2 to 6 minute walk. The Wholesale District and Monument Circle area have more hotels a few blocks away, and the Canal and White River State Park area suits visitors who want greenery, at around a 10 minute walk.
Are hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center?
Yes. The organiser lists several official hotels as connected by skywalk, including the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, The Westin, JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency and Omni Severin, and Visit Indy says the skywalks link 4,700 hotel rooms to the convention centre.
Can anyone attend, and does a hotel booking include a badge?
No. Sweets & Snacks Expo is a trade only event for companies in the candy and snack industries, and no one under 16 is admitted. Registration is with the organiser. A hotel booking with Event Escapes does not include registration or a badge.
Can I change the hotel dates or book for a team?
Yes. You can change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search, for example to arrive for the Monday pre-show day or to leave after the floor closes at 1pm on Thursday. For a team, send us your group size and dates through the enquiry form and we will reply with a quote within 24 hours.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Sweets & Snacks Expo portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to Indiana Convention Center?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Indiana Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown Iupui★★★ | 1.1 km | ~5 min ride | $283 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown★★★ | 1.2 km | ~6 min ride | $246 |
More hotels close to Indiana Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Indianapolis Downtown★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk | $603 |
| Le Méridien Indianapolis★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | $662 |
| JW Marriott Indianapolis★★★★ | 0.5 km | ~7 min walk | $666 |
| CozySuites The Block Skybridge Access★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | $490 |
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