FABTECH 2026 booth cost estimate
FABTECH 2026 runs Oct 21–23, 2026 at Las Vegas Convention Center. Exhibiting there with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $44.1k – $83.8k all-in, and with a 20×20 island $73k – $138k, based on Las Vegas Convention Center's published rates. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- DatesOct 21–23, 2026
- VenueLas Vegas Convention Center
- Labor$97–$185/hr
- Drayage$71–$210 per 100 lb
What exhibiting at FABTECH 2026 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 | $17.8k – $38.3k | $28.1k – $53.2k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $31k – $60.2k | $44.1k – $83.8k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $50.8k – $95k | $73k – $138k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $74.5k – $136k | $106k – $199k | 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.
Planning for FABTECH 2026
FABTECH 2026 (metal fabrication & manufacturing) runs 3 days, Oct 21–23, 2026, at Las Vegas Convention Center.
- Last edition
- 42,000 attendees and 1,700+ exhibitors on 885,000+ sq ft (2025, Chicago)
Source: fabtechexpo.com
From the FABTECH exhibitor kit
- Booth space
- By size: $41 per sq ft up to 299 sq ft, $40 for 300–999, dropping to $29 for 15,000+ (2026) Official
- General contractor
- Freeman Official
- Move-in
- Oct 12–20, 2026, targeted by hall; must be complete by 4:30 PM Oct 20 Official
- Advance warehouse
- Freeman warehouse accepts freight from Sep 8, 2026; late charge after Oct 1, 2026 Official
- Exhibit hours
- Oct 21–22, 9 AM–5 PM; Oct 23, 9 AM–4 PM Official
FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Exhibitors run cutting, bending, welding and automation equipment, and attendees are manufacturers, fabricators and engineers.
What drives the cost at FABTECH 2026
- Fabrication machines are very heavy and need forklifts, rigging and special handling, billed on top of drayage.
- Live cutting and welding demos need high-amp power, ventilation and safety barriers. Check the show's demo rules.
- The show alternates cities, so labor rates differ by year. This page uses the current edition's venue.
Dates and travel
- Discount deadlines. The exhibitor-kit dates are listed above. Ordering labor, electrical and freight after the discount deadline usually costs 20–50% more.
- Hotel nights. 3 exhibit days plus a day each for move-in and move-out is about 5 nights per person. The estimate budgets $1,500–$3,000 per traveler.
- Also in Las Vegas around the same dates: AMMG Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference (Oct 7–11, 2026), The Fence Show & Security Expo (Oct 7–9, 2026), Nevada Bridal & Wedding Expo (Oct 11, 2026), HCP Fall Hospital Supply Chain Conference (Oct 12–14, 2026), IgNS National Conference (Oct 15–18, 2026). Book hotels early when large events overlap.
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 $71–$210 per 100 lb | $1.3k – $3.8k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $97–$185/hr | $1.6k – $5.2k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $99–$160 each | $198 – $480 | Industry guide |
| 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 $40–$41/sq ft | $8k – $8.2k | Official |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $4k – $7.6k | Industry guide |
| Total | $44.1k – $83.8k | |
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 $71–$210 per 100 lb | $2.6k – $7.6k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $97–$185/hr | $3.1k – $10.4k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $173–$350 each | $346 – $1.4k | Industry guide |
| 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 $40–$41/sq ft | $16k – $16.4k | Official |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $6.6k – $12.5k | Industry guide |
| Total | $73k – $138k | |
Show services at Las Vegas Convention Center
The rates this estimate uses. Electrical, internet, sales tax and the venue's work rules are on the Las Vegas Convention Center cost page.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $97–$185 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $71–$210 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Floor space
- Published 2026 booth space price: $40–$41 per sq ft. Official
How Las Vegas Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
FABTECH 2026 booth cost questions
How much does a booth at FABTECH 2026 cost?
Plan on $17.8k – $38.3k for a 10×10 rental booth and $44.1k – $83.8k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $73k – $138k. 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 FABTECH 2026?
Drayage at Las Vegas Convention Center runs $71–$210 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 $1.3k – $3.8k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
When should I order show services for FABTECH 2026?
FABTECH 2026 opens Oct 21–23. Most exhibitor kits close the lower prices for labor, electrical and advance-warehouse freight three to four weeks before move-in, which for FABTECH 2026 is around September 23, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Ordering after the deadline usually costs 20–50% more. The show's exhibitor kit has the exact dates.
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 FABTECH 2026 booth, ask for a quote.
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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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