Global Pet Expo 2027 booth cost estimate
Global Pet Expo 2027 runs Mar 17–19, 2027 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Exhibiting there with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $42.5k – $80.1k all-in, and with a 20×20 island $69.7k – $130k, based on Orange County Convention Center's published rates. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- DatesMar 17–19, 2027
- VenueOrange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Labor$110–$140/hr
- Drayage$65–$170 per 100 lb
Photo: "Orange County Convention Center" by TimWilson, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr
What exhibiting at Global Pet Expo 2027 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 | $17k – $36.6k | $27.3k – $51.4k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $29.4k – $57.2k | $42.5k – $80.1k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $47.5k – $88.8k | $69.7k – $130k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $69.5k – $127k | $101k – $188k | 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 Global Pet Expo 2027
Global Pet Expo 2027 (pet) runs 3 days, Mar 17–19, 2027, at Orange County Convention Center.
- Scale
- 17,000+ in attendance, 1,100+ exhibiting companies and 3,100+ booths
Source: globalpetexpo.org
From the Global Pet Expo exhibitor kit
- Booth space
- $32 per sq ft by Jan 1, 2027, then $34; corners $250 (APPA or PIDA members only) Official
- General contractor
- GES (2026 edition) Official
- Move-in (2026)
- Targeted move-in over the three days before opening Official
- Exhibit hours
- Mar 17, 10 AM–6 PM; Mar 18, 9 AM–6 PM; Mar 19, 9 AM–3 PM Official
Global Pet Expo is the pet industry's largest trade show, presented by the American Pet Products Association and the Pet Industry Distributors Association. Exhibitors show pet food, toys, supplies and services to retailers, distributors and buyers.
What drives the cost at Global Pet Expo 2027
- Product displays with shelving and packaged goods are moderately heavy. Consolidate crates to manage drayage.
- Sampling pet food may need extra handling and storage. Check the show's rules on samples.
- Orlando is a right-to-work venue, so labor rates are lower than at union venues.
Dates and travel
- Discount deadlines. Most exhibitor kits close the lower prices for labor, electrical and advance-warehouse freight three to four weeks before move-in. For Global Pet Expo 2027 that means around February 17, 2027 to February 24, 2027. Your kit has the exact dates.
- 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 Orlando around the same dates: AIMExpo (Mar 3–5, 2027), Gartner Data & Analytics Summit (Mar 8–10, 2027), PowerTest (Mar 8–12, 2027), TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition (Mar 8–11, 2027), ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference (Mar 11–14, 2027). 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 $65–$170 per 100 lb | $1.2k – $3.1k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $110–$140/hr | $1.8k – $3.9k | 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 $32–$34/sq ft | $6.4k – $6.8k | Official |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $3.9k – $7.3k | Industry guide |
| Total | $42.5k – $80.1k | |
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 $65–$170 per 100 lb | $2.3k – $6.1k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $110–$140/hr | $3.5k – $7.8k | 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 $32–$34/sq ft | $12.8k – $13.6k | Official |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $6.3k – $11.8k | Industry guide |
| Total | $69.7k – $130k | |
Show services at Orange County Convention Center
The rates this estimate uses. Electrical, internet, sales tax and the venue's work rules are on the Orange County Convention Center cost page.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $110–$140 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $65–$170 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Floor space
- Published 2027 booth space price: $32–$34 per sq ft. Official
How Orange County Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Global Pet Expo 2027 booth cost questions
How much does a booth at Global Pet Expo 2027 cost?
Plan on $17k – $36.6k for a 10×10 rental booth and $42.5k – $80.1k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $69.7k – $130k. 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 Global Pet Expo 2027?
Drayage at Orange County Convention Center runs $65–$170 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 $1.2k – $3.1k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
When should I order show services for Global Pet Expo 2027?
Global Pet Expo 2027 opens Mar 17–19. Most exhibitor kits close the lower prices for labor, electrical and advance-warehouse freight three to four weeks before move-in, which for Global Pet Expo 2027 is around February 17, 2027 to February 24, 2027. 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 Global Pet Expo 2027 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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