Two to four weeks is workable. For Cincinnati, six to ten weeks is better, because the presses come out from California by truck and the crew flies in a day ahead, so shipping and load-in slots set the pace more than press time does.
What sets the Cincinnati timeline
- Freight: the station ships from Fullerton ahead of the crew. Date changes are easiest with two weeks' notice.
- Art and blanks: art should be final about a week out, and blank orders lock around the same point. A headcount that keeps moving slows a job more than anything on our side.
- Big show weeks: when Duke Energy Convention Center has a major show in town, hotels and labor across Greater Cincinnati tighten together. Booking those weeks early saves money.
- Venue paperwork: convention halls and stadium club levels want electrical orders and load-in times filed ahead. A taproom in Over-the-Rhine or a private room in Newport usually needs a phone call.
Short notice? Ask anyway. Freight from Fullerton sets the floor, and simple art plus standard blanks is what makes a fast turnaround possible. If you're planning an Oktoberfest weekend or a fall booth downtown months out, we'll hold the date. Send your date and headcount and we'll confirm availability within 24 hours.