AABP Annual Conference 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
September 16–18, 2027 · Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY
September 16–18, 2027 · Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Booth space, paid to American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- Material handling / drayage, if the AABP Annual Conference space rate leaves it out
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for AABP Annual Conference
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Kentucky International Convention Center requires it
Published rates:
- Booth fees, 2027: Commercial $2,350 ($3,000 late) · educational $850 ($1,000 late)
- Extra badges and lists: $200 per booth rep badge if names or hotel are late; AABP member mailing list $1,000
- Cancellation: Full refund less $250 before April 30, 2027; 50% before June 30; none after
- Booth build: Graphics and counter kits for one booth; 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- AABP booth balance due: June 30, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-July 2027
- By June 30, 2027: Booth balance paid to AABP; last day to cancel for a 50% refund.
- July 2027: Design sign-off; non-official supplier forms to AABP by July 31.
- August 2027: Production and graphics; hanging banner requests to Fern by August 1; food and drink requests by August 16.
- August 27, 2027: Booth representatives finalized and hotel housing closes.
- September 14–15, 2027: Deliveries and install, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday.
- September 16–17, 2027: Trade show days; our project manager is on site; tear-down after Friday's close.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Sign the AABP online contract and pay 50% at reservation
- Pay the booth balance by June 30, 2027
- Send Purple your approved label copy for product panels
- File non-official supplier details by July 31, 2027
- Book rep rooms through the AABP Housing Bureau so badges stay free
- Enter every booth representative by August 27, 2027
Every last fee for AABP Annual Conference, listed upfront and in full on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/aabp-annual-conference/