Booth cost estimates at Kentucky Exposition Center
Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY: installation labor runs $64–$150 an hour and drayage $66–$180 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $39.9k – $87.4k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityLouisville, KY
- Labor$64–$150/hr
- Drayage$66–$180 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Kentucky Exposition 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 | $15.7k – $40.2k | $26k – $55k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27k – $64.3k | $39.9k – $87.4k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $42.8k – $102k | $64.7k – $144k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $62.5k – $148k | $93.4k – $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 $66–$180 per 100 lb | $1.2k – $3.2k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $64–$150/hr | $1k – $4.2k | 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 $24–$65/sq ft | $4.8k – $13k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $3.6k – $7.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $39.9k – $87.4k | |
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 $66–$180 per 100 lb | $2.4k – $6.5k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $64–$150/hr | $2k – $8.4k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $190 each (venue price list) | $380 – $760 | 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 | $5.9k – $13.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $64.7k – $144k | |
Rates at Kentucky Exposition Center
Published labor (2025) for KEC in-house Labor & Equipment Service Order Form: $64/hr straight time, $116 overtime. Published drayage (2025) for KEC in-house Material Handling & Freight Service Order Form: $69–$75 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $64–$150 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $66–$180 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Wired internet
- $1,071–$1,360 for a basic connection Official
- Sales tax
- Kentucky 6% on space rental and some services
How Kentucky Exposition Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Kentucky Exposition Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Equip ExpoOct 20–23, 2026
- Hardscape North AmericaOct 21–23, 2026
- North American International Livestock ExpositionNov 5–19, 2026
- Louisville Build, Renovate & Landscape ExpoJan 15–17, 2027
- Louisville Boat, RV & SportshowJan 27–31, 2027
- National Farm Machinery ShowFeb 10–13, 2027
- Louisville Home + Garden ShowFeb 26–28, 2027
- Mid-America Trucking ShowMar 18–20, 2027
- Aluminium USAMay 19–20, 2027
- Fastener Fair USAMay 19–20, 2027
Exhibiting at Kentucky Exposition Center
How much does a booth at Kentucky Exposition Center cost?
Plan on $15.7k – $40.2k for a 10×10 rental booth and $39.9k – $87.4k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $64.7k – $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 Kentucky Exposition Center?
Drayage at Kentucky Exposition Center runs $66–$180 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 – $3.2k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Kentucky Exposition Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $64–$150 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 $1k – $4.2k.
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 Kentucky Exposition Center?
Check the work rules in your exhibitor kit. Many venues let full-time employees set up a small booth with hand tools, while larger and custom booths need show 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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