Equip Exposition
Where contractors and dealers decide
80% of Equip Exposition attendees have final say on purchasing decisions or have buying influence. Attendees tell us their main reason for attending is to see (your) new products. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in front of the largest landscaper and dealer audience in the United States.
2025 Exhibitor ProspectusExhibitor- Start here! Applications take less than 5 minutes.
Last year was the second sold-out show for Equip Expo: Every inch of exhibit space inside the KEC and outside in the newly expanded 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard was reserved! Don't hesitate to complete a booth space application, which can help your company get ahead.
Kentucky Exposition Center
3 Days of Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky
Equip Exposition is co-located with Hardscape North America, and together we host 1,100+ exhibits throughout our indoor and 30-Acre Outdoor Demo Yard. Covering 1.2 Million square feet, Equip Exposition will opens its trade show doors this October.
We are thriving
Grow With The Industry
Equip Expo was one of the largest trade shows in the U.S. in 2023 and was named by Trade Show Executive as one of the NEXT50 fastest-growing shows of the year in 2022. Just last year, we attracted more than 28,500 attendees comprised of landscape contractors, outdoor power equipment dealers, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers, irrigation, tree care, and nursery owners from all across the globe.
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5-Dimensional Selling
Taking part in trade shows is an excellent way to reach new customers, as you can interact with potential customers that have been hard to market to digitally. The face-to-face element of the trade show environment allows attendees to understand your product better and empowers you to build 'handshake-deal' relationships.
2025 Exhibitor Rates
Ranked #5 on Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 in 2023
Members of OPEI or PGMS*
- $24.90 per sq, ft. for more than 400 sq. ft
- $26.30 per sq. ft. for 100-400 sq. ft.
- *There is a $50 processing fee added to each indoor booth
Ineligible, nonmembers of OPEI or PGMS*
- $26.70 per sq, ft. for more than 400 sq. ft.
- $29.30 per sq. ft. for 100-400 sq. ft.
- *There is a $50 processing fee added to each indoor booth
Nonmembers who are eligible for regular membership in OPEI*
- $30.00 per sq, ft. for more than 400 sq. ft.
- $32.10 per sq. ft. for 100-400 sq. ft.
- *There is a $50 processing fee added to each indoor booth
To get the member rate an exhibitor must be a member in good standing before the contract goes out. Outdoor demonstration space is available to all exhibiting companies. Rate for outdoor space: Up to five times your indoor space – $1.60 per sq. ft. Any additional space in excess of the allotted five times your indoor space – $10.00 per sq.ft. An application for outdoor space will be listed on your dashboard after confirmation of your indoor space.
Beyond Your Booth
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitors can engage attendees beyond their booth with innovative sponsorship strategies. To receive the most current sponsorship brochure please email Karen Williams at kwilliams@equipexposition.com
Showcase Your Innovation
Do You Sell These Products?
NURSERY STOCK - TURF MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS - PLANTS - SOFTWARE - ROBOTIC MOWERS - BATTERY SYSTEMS - ENGINES - PAVERS - ZERO-TURNS - IRRIGATION - LANDSCAPE LIGHTING - HARDSCAPES - FIRE PITS - DRONES - TRUCKS - SPRAY RIGS - TRENCHERS - POWER WASHERS - PORTABLE GENERATORS - UTVS - SKID STEERS - CHAIN SAWS - AERATORS - AERIAL LIFTS - GPS - AUGERS - BACKHOES - LEAF BLOWERS - CHIPPERS - PUMPS - SHREDDERS - MOWERS - GRINDERS - EXCAVATORS - FINANCING - PLOWS - SPREADERS - OUTDOOR KITCHENS - SNOW THROWERS - SOD CUTTERS - LOG SPLITTERS - CUT-OFF MACHINES - TRIMMERS
Get equipped!
Each year, Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America provide the best opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about. To stay equipped with the latest news about Equip Exposition, see below!
Equip Expo Announces New Small Batch Bourbon, Winning Name by Show Attendee
May 22, 2025
Equip Exposition announces its inaugural small batch bourbon, Equip Reserve 42: Backyard Blend, 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 Exposition Issues Tips for First-Timers to the Blockbuster Trade Show
May 13, 2025
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 Announces Tree Care Arena, Live Demonstrations
Apr 23, 2025
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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