Attendee f.a.q.

There are nearby hotels offering special Blade Show room rates through our partner Eventsphere. CLICK HERE to view all BLADE Show official hotel deals.

Yes, children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

Yes you can. We accept cash and any major credit card onsite at the show.

You do NOT need individual names on each ticket.  As long as you have a paid ticket for each person attending, you will provide those tickets in exchange for a wristband(s) onsite at the Will Call counter.  The wristband will allow you in and out access at the Show throughout the day or weekend depending on your ticket type.

What are Blade Show Hours?

Early bird admission starts at 10:00 AM on Friday (additional ticket purchase required)

CAP Pass Holders: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

General Admission:
Friday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 9:00 AM-2:00PM

Please click here and choose your ticket type.  You will be directed to a page with more detailed information and maps to help guide you on when and where you can pick up your wristbands.  

We recommend having both available as the decision is up to each exhibitor what form of payment they accept.  ATMs will be located in the lobby areas outside the Exhibit Hall side of Cobb Galleria.  

Active military will receive a discounted price on daily tickets with a valid ID.  Discounted ticket prices are ONLY offered onsite for ticket purchase once shown an active military ID.  We do not offer discounted tickets to retired military or veterans at this time.

Only Service animals are permitted at the Cobb Galleria.  Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

Service animals must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Attendees are allowed to bring in backpacks or similar sized bags to the show.  However, please be aware, all bags are subject to search by security for things such as alcohol or items that may be sold on the show floor without the proper exhibitor credentials.

There is not a bag check available at the BLADE Show.  However, you may drop your luggage off with the concierge at the Waverly Renaissance hotel which is directly connected to the Cobb Galleria.  The lobby area is located down the escalators from the walk to/from the Cobb Galleria.

If you wish to rent a scooter for the weekend, then please visit http://atlantascooterrentals.net/ or call 770-309-3699.  You can rent a scooter from them and they will have it delivered to the Cobb Galleria specifically for your use.

Yes, all exhibitors and attendees are permitted to carry at the Show.  However, Cobb Galleria does request that your gun be concealed.