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This year’s event is full of chances for you and your team to connect with fellow industry pros and the latest products — and the best part? Most events are included with your registration!

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Churchill Downs will welcome thousands of Equip attendees and exhibitors for networking at the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby, the night before the Equip Exposition officially opens.

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Jesse Cole, the mastermind behind the Savannah Bananas, a baseball and sports entertainment phenomenon, will deliver the opening keynote at Equip.

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Get ready for a high-energy night of country music as Big & Rich takes the stage with special guest Gretchen Wilson! From anthems like Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) to Redneck Woman, this powerhouse lineup is bringing the hits, the attitude, and an unforgettable show you don’t want to miss!

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Lace up for the fourth-annual Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk, stepping off Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. and taking participants across the Ohio River on Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. 

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Back by popular demand, 4th Street in Downtown Louisville will host a Wednesday afterparty at 4th Street Live! featuring Equip’s house band The Crashers.

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Don’t miss The Morning Show at Expo – three powerhouse podcasts, live on stage and audience Q&A to fuel your business growth!

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Who knows your yard best? Our dogs. On Thursday, attendees can adopt rescue dogs, through a partnership with the Kentucky Humane Society. From TurfMutt’s humble beginnings, the program, which showcases the value of family yards and managed green spaces, has grown into an educational juggernaut. The TurfMutt program has reached 70 million kids, teachers and families and is featured in the U.S. Green Building Council’s prestigious Global Learning Lab.

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Get ready to supercharge your experience at Equip with ENERGIZE, hosted by Brian Fullerton from Brian's Lawn Maintenance and the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast! Meet industry leaders and engage in discussions on growing, marketing, and investing in your business. Don’t miss this chance to ignite your passion and network with fellow contractors.

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Join women leaders from across the industry at this complimentary reception after trade show hours on Thursday, October 23, at Equip Exposition to connect and build your network.

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Take a swing in the West Wing at the Equip Golf Experience. Competitions and prizes are awarded after the show for each day's longest drive and closest to the hole. No previous golf experience is required and instructors are onsite to provide some tips to improve your game.

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Drone technology is revolutionizing how landscapes are marketed, sold, designed, and built. Take an opportunity to freshen up your skills on the joysticks flying a drone first-hand in Equip Expo's Drone Zone.

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The West Wing is the first exhibit hall open to all attendees. Stop by to pick up your badge and skip the lines elsewhere!

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Hardscape North America is co-located with Equip Exposition, which gives Equip attendees complimentary access to HNA indoor and outdoor (Hardscape House) exhibits, as well as the opportunity to cheer on and watch the teams competing in the HNA Installer Competition. Hardscape education is also available by upgrading your Equip trade show registration to include installation demonstrations, workshops focusing on hardscape fundamentals, and an array of other educational opportunities.

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Equip will build the UTV Test Track, where attendees can drive and compare the latest vehicles while putting them through their paces on curves, hills, rocks, bumps, and maybe even a little water and mud.  Attendees 16 or older with a valid driver’s license will be able to drive alongside a manufacturer representative who can answer all of your product questions – load capacity, features, price, and more.


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The earlier you register, the more you save! Every registration includes three days of trade show admission, the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, our Thursday Concert, and free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Join us for our 100+ events and education sessions to grow your team. Admission to Equip Exposition's show floor and outdoor demonstration area is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. Must be 16 or older with a valid driver's license to demo.

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Equip Exposition announces its inaugural small batch bourbon, 

, which will debut at Equip Exposition, being held October 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). The special blend has already won a prestigious award from the American Distilling Institute.

Equip Expo Announces New Small Batch Bourbon, Winning Name by Show Attendee

For the landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers attending Equip Exposition for the very first time, it’s important to go into the award-winning trade show with a plan.

Equip Exposition Issues Tips for First-Timers to the Blockbuster Trade Show

Celebrate Arbor Day: Get Inspired to Grow Tree Care Services. 

In honor of Arbor Day on April 25, award-winning trade show Equip Exposition held this October 21-24, announces the new Tree Care Arena in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

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The International Landscape, Outdoor Living and Equipment Exposition is the largest trade show for outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction and landscape equipment. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Equip Exposition features new products, education and an outdoor demonstration area.