Booth cost estimates at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA: installation labor runs $149–$186 an hour and drayage $224 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $44.7k – $89.4k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityLong Beach, CA
- Labor$149–$186/hr
- Drayage$224 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment 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 | $17.6k – $41k | $28.4k – $56k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $30.4k – $65.7k | $44.7k – $89.4k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $49.6k – $106k | $74.3k – $149k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $72.7k – $153k | $108k – $216k | 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 $224 per 100 lb | $4k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $149–$186/hr | $2.4k – $5.2k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $160 each (venue price list) | $320 – $480 | 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 | $4.1k – $8.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $44.7k – $89.4k | |
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 $224 per 100 lb | $8.1k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $149–$186/hr | $4.8k – $10.4k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $350 each (venue price list) | $700 – $1.4k | 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 | $6.8k – $13.5k | Industry guide |
| Total | $74.3k – $149k | |
Rates at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Published labor (2027) for O&M and Safety Conference, Long Beach Convention Center, Feb 23-25 2027: $149/hr straight time, $223.62 overtime. Published drayage (2027) for O&M and Safety Conference 2027: $224 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $149–$186 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $224 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $160–$240 per 500-watt outlet (advance price, then the standard price) Official
- Setting up your own booth
- GES Southern California work rules (O&M and Safety Conference 2027, Long Beach): Decorators Local 831; exhibitor may set up own display if one person can do it in less than 1/2 hour without tools; otherwise union labor (company personnel may work 1:1 alongside). Official
How Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
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Exhibiting at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
How much does a booth at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center cost?
Plan on $17.6k – $41k for a 10×10 rental booth and $44.7k – $89.4k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $74.3k – $149k. 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 Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center?
Drayage at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center runs $224 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 $4k – $4k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $149–$186 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 $2.4k – $5.2k.
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 Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center?
GES Southern California work rules (O&M and Safety Conference 2027, Long Beach): Decorators Local 831; exhibitor may set up own display if one person can do it in less than 1/2 hour without tools; otherwise union labor (company personnel may work 1:1 alongside).
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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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