Accessing Dallas Market Center: Registration, Badges, and Security Protocols

Dallas Market Center (DMC) is a wholesale trade campus—not open to the general public. Access requires pre-registration and credentialing. Here's the current process for buyers, exhibitors, and guests.

Step 1: Register for a Badge

Who needs one: All attendees (buyers, designers, media, guests). Exhibitors register separately through show management.

Methods:

• Online: DMC Registration Portal (fastest, recommended)
• On-site: Registration counters at DMC main entrances during market weeks
• Satellite Offices: Select regional offices (check website for locations)

Required: Business credentials (tax ID, resale certificate, business license, or professional affiliation proof). First-time registrants may need additional verification.

Step 2: Present Badge at Entry

• Physical badge (mailed) or mobile badge (app/QR code)
• Government-issued photo ID matching badge name
• Badge must be visible at all times on campus

Step 3: Follow Safety & Security Protocols

• Bag screening: All bags subject to inspection at entry points
• Prohibited items: Weapons, outside food/beverage (except medical needs), rolling luggage in showrooms
• COVID-19: Check current guidelines; may include vaccination proof or testing
• Minors: Under 18 generally not permitted in showrooms; childcare services available during major markets

Market Weeks vs. Non-Market Access

• Market Weeks (Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep, Oct): Open to registered buyers; highest security
• Non-Market Periods: Access by appointment only; showrooms may be closed

Pro Tips

• Register 2+ weeks early for mailed badge; avoids on-site lines
• Download the DMC Mobile App for maps, schedules, digital badge, and exhibitor search
• Wear comfortable shoes—campus spans 5M+ sq ft across 4 buildings
• Use DMC shuttle from designated hotels/parking; on-site parking limited/paid

DMC enforces access rules strictly to protect exhibitor IP and buyer exclusivity. No badge = no entry, no exceptions.