Booth cost estimates at Colorado Convention Center
Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO: installation labor runs $142 an hour and drayage $186 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $43.8k – $87.3k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityDenver, CO
- Labor$142/hr
- Drayage$186 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Colorado Convention Center costs
Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
| Booth size | Rental exhibit | Custom or hybrid | Open in calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 inline | $17.3k – $40.2k | $27.9k – $55k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $29.8k – $64.2k | $43.8k – $87.3k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $48k – $102k | $72.2k – $144k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $70.4k – $148k | $105k – $209k | Adjust |
These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They cover everything it takes to exhibit, and much of the total is paid to the show organizer, its contractors, airlines and hotels: floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel. In a 10×20 custom or hybrid budget, the exhibit itself is about $21.6k – $43.2k. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Where the money goes
Each line links to the document the number comes from. Official means published by the venue or show.
10×20 custom or hybrid
| Exhibit10×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $21.6k – $43.2k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)1,800 lb at $186 per 100 lb | $3.3k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $142/hr | $2.3k – $4k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $155 each (venue price list) | $310 – $465 | Official |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $2.7k – $5.7k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space200 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $4.8k – $13k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $4k – $7.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $43.8k – $87.3k | |
20×20 custom or hybrid island
| Exhibit20×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $36k – $72k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)3,600 lb at $186 per 100 lb | $6.7k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $142/hr | $4.5k – $8k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $195 each (venue price list) | $390 – $780 | Official |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $3.6k – $7.8k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space400 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $9.6k – $26k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $6.6k – $13.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $72.2k – $144k | |
Rates at Colorado Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, Colorado Convention Center, Dec 5-7 2026: $142/hr straight time, $233 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for AES Annual Meeting 2026: $186 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $142 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $186 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $155 per 500-watt outlet Official
- Wired internet
- $895–$1,140 for a basic connection Official
- Sales tax
- 8% on labor and rentals (4% state + 4% city)
- Setting up your own booth
- GES Denver work rules (AES 2026): full-time employees of an exhibiting firm may install/dismantle their own display if the work can be completed in less than 60 minutes and without mechanized tools; must have show badges. Otherwise IATSE Local 7 labor. Official
How Colorado Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Colorado Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Denver Coin ExpoOct 8–10, 2026
- GSA Connects (Geological Society of America Annual Meeting)Oct 11–14, 2026
- Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society Annual MeetingOct 11–14, 2026
- NAHRO National Conference & ExhibitionOct 15–17, 2026
- Denver Home & Remodeling Expo (Fall)Oct 16–18, 2026
- ASN Kidney WeekOct 21–25, 2026
- SecureWorld DenverOct 22, 2026
- Colorado SnoMo ExpoOct 23–24, 2026
- ASRM Scientific Congress & ExpoOct 24–28, 2026
- IACP Annual Conference and ExpositionOct 24–27, 2026
- SPIE Laser DamageOct 25–28, 2026
- NCSM Annual ConferenceOct 26–28, 2026
Exhibiting at Colorado Convention Center
How much does a booth at Colorado Convention Center cost?
Plan on $17.3k – $40.2k for a 10×10 rental booth and $43.8k – $87.3k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $72.2k – $144k. Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
How much is drayage at Colorado Convention Center?
Drayage at Colorado Convention Center runs $186 per 100 lb, round trip, with a 200 lb minimum. A 10×20 custom booth ships about 1,800 lb, so drayage comes to about $3.3k – $3.3k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Colorado Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $142 per hour at straight time. Overtime is usually 1.5 times that. A 10×20 custom booth takes about 16–28 crew hours, so labor comes to $2.3k – $4k.
Are these Purple Exhibits prices?
No. These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They include floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel, which are paid to the show and its contractors, not to the booth builder. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Can I set up my own booth at Colorado Convention Center?
GES Denver work rules (AES 2026): full-time employees of an exhibiting firm may install/dismantle their own display if the work can be completed in less than 60 minutes and without mechanized tools; must have show badges. Otherwise IATSE Local 7 labor.
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Numbers updated October 2026 from published exhibitor kits and price lists. Rates are set per show, so your exhibitor kit has the final prices.
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