Booth cost estimates at Oregon Convention Center
Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR: installation labor runs $185–$231 an hour and drayage $277 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $46.3k – $91.8k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityPortland, OR
- Labor$185–$231/hr
- Drayage$277 per 100 lb
What exhibiting at Oregon 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 | $18.2k – $41.9k | $29.2k – $57.2k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $31.5k – $67.3k | $46.3k – $91.8k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $51.6k – $109k | $77.3k – $153k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $75.7k – $157k | $112k – $223k | 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 $277 per 100 lb | $5k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $185–$231/hr | $3k – $6.5k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $132 each (venue price list) | $264 – $396 | 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 | $4.2k – $8.3k | Industry guide |
| Total | $46.3k – $91.8k | |
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 $277 per 100 lb | $10k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $185–$231/hr | $5.9k – $12.9k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $212 each (venue price list) | $424 – $848 | 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 | $7k – $13.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $77.3k – $153k | |
Rates at Oregon Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for CANVAS, Oregon Convention Center, Nov 1-4 2026: $184.75/hr straight time, $324 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for CANVAS 2026: $277 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $185–$231 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $277 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $132–$166 per 500-watt outlet (advance price, then the standard price) Official
- Wired internet
- $200–$250 for a basic connection Official
- Sales tax
- none (Oregon has no sales tax)
- Setting up your own booth
- GES Portland work rules (CANVAS 2026): Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. A full-time employee may set their own exhibit if one person can do it in less than 30 minutes without tools or ladders. One full-time employee may supervise GES carpenters. Official
How Oregon Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Oregon Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Portland Retro Gaming ExpoOct 9–11, 2026
- AISES National ConferenceOct 15–17, 2026
- Portland National College FairOct 18–19, 2026
- WaterSmart Innovations Conference and ExpositionOct 20–22, 2026
- Functional Fabric FairOct 26–28, 2026
- Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance DaysOct 27–28, 2026
- ZERO TO THREE LEARN ConferenceOct 28–29, 2026
- Oddities & Curiosities ExpoNov 7–8, 2026
- KumoriconNov 13–15, 2026
- Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft MarketDec 11–13, 2026
- Build, Remodel & Landscape ShowJan 8–10, 2027
- Food Northwest Process & Packaging ExpoJan 13–14, 2027
Exhibiting at Oregon Convention Center
How much does a booth at Oregon Convention Center cost?
Plan on $18.2k – $41.9k for a 10×10 rental booth and $46.3k – $91.8k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $77.3k – $153k. 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 Oregon Convention Center?
Drayage at Oregon Convention Center runs $277 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 $5k – $5k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Oregon Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $185–$231 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 $3k – $6.5k.
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 Oregon Convention Center?
GES Portland work rules (CANVAS 2026): Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. A full-time employee may set their own exhibit if one person can do it in less than 30 minutes without tools or ladders. One full-time employee may supervise GES carpenters.
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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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