Weathered older man in a red knit cap and dark work jacket looks into the camera

trucking, fleet and EV · 2027 location not confirmed yet

American Towman Exposition 2027Exhibitor guide to booth costs, dates and deadlines

Wreckers on the carpet: American Towman 2027 booths after Baltimore

Event dates
2027 dates not confirmed yet
Exhibit hall
Not confirmed yet
Venue
Not confirmed yetLast edition: Baltimore, MD

4.9 client rating10,000+ booths builtSince 20153,000+ exhibitors served

Barantech booth by Purple Exhibits: four staff posing in a white Barantech marine electronics booth, a reference for planning a American Towman Exposition booth
Built by PurpleBarantech inline booth
Prime Video booth by Purple Exhibits: open Prime Video experiential space with a pink-to-blue gradient back wall, like the booths we plan for American Towman Exposition
Built by PurplePrime Video island
  • 260+exhibitors at the 2026 exposition source
  • 25+Academy seminars over three days in 2026 source
  • 1/4 tankmost fuel allowed in a display truck (2026) source
  • 30%top EV battery charge on the floor (2026) source

Quick answers

American Towman Exposition 2027 in 30 seconds

The American Towman Exposition is the towing and recovery trade show and conference run by American Towman Media, publisher of American Towman Magazine. Its next edition, 2027, has no published dates or venue, so both read not confirmed yet; the 2026 exposition fills the Baltimore Convention Center November 19–21 with more than 260 exhibitors, per American Towman. Exhibitors sell tow trucks, carrier bodies, winches, lights, tools, dispatch software, insurance and finance. Space is sold per square foot, with bulk truck spaces, and display vehicles pass a fire marshal fuel check. Purple builds low booths that frame trucks.

When is American Towman Exposition 2027?
The 2027 dates and location are not confirmed yet. The last edition was in Baltimore, MD.
When is the American Towman Exposition exhibit hall open?
Not confirmed yet for 2027. In 2026 the exhibit hall at the Baltimore Convention Center opens November 19 (1–5 p.m.) and November 20–21 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.).
How big is American Towman Exposition?
260+ exhibitors (2026 edition).
What does booth space cost at American Towman Exposition?
$22.50 per sq ft for 100–300 sq ft to $10.90 for 5,001+; corner +$100, peninsula +$200, island +$300, paid to the organizer.
What does a 10×20 American Towman Exposition booth cost all-in?
$7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at American Towman Exposition with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. American Towman Exposition bills space and show services separately.

Trucking & fleet · Baltimore · 2027

260+

towing and recovery exhibitors at the 2026 exposition source

The lookAfter Baltimore 2027

Hooks, chains, amber at 3 a.m.

The American Towman Exposition fills the Baltimore Convention Center November 19–21, 2026 with more than 260 exhibitors and trucks parked on the floor; the 2027 dates and city are not confirmed yet.

Road crew in orange coveralls loads equipment onto a service truck at night under work lights
01Night crew, orange truck
Rusty chain and hook hang in a dark garage with warm light behind
02Chain and hook, waiting
Amber warning light glows on a dark street with bokeh from passing cars
03Amber light after midnight
Truck wheels and running lights roll along a dark road at night
04Wheels on the night road
Black and white night street with a steel ramp in the foreground and blurred car lights beyond
05Steel ramp, empty street
Night road crew in hard hats and safety vests walks under a bridge as sparks fall behind a truck
06Sparks behind the crew

Everything about American Towman Exposition 2027 in one place

American Towman Exposition 2027 fact sheet

American Towman Exposition 2027 key facts
Official nameAmerican Towman Exposition 2027
Event dates2027 dates not confirmed yet
Exhibit hall datesNot confirmed yet
In 2026 the exhibit hall at the Baltimore Convention Center opens November 19 (1–5 p.m.) and November 20–21 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.)
VenueVenue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center)
2027 venue not confirmed yet; the 2026 edition is at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
OrganizerAmerican Towman Media (A.T. Expo Corp.)
Size (2026)260+ exhibitors source
Who attendsTowing and recovery company owners and operators, fleet owners and drivers, with seminars and hands-on training
Nearest airport2027 location not confirmed yet
Travel details for 2027 not confirmed yet
HotelsIn 2026, American Towman approved hotels around Baltimore's Inner Harbor with show shuttles
Official hotel page →
Official websiteamericantowman.com

Official American Towman Exposition resources

American Towman Exposition 2027 calendar

American Towman Exposition 2027 dates and deadlines

In order: the dates the American Towman Exposition organizer has published, each linked to the page that states it. We highlight the next one.

  1. American Towman Exposition 2026 opens in Baltimore, the most recent edition source
  2. Final day of the 2026 exposition; 2027 dates not confirmed yet source

01 Purple at American Towman Exposition 2027

Wreckers on the carpet: American Towman 2027 booths after Baltimore

The American Towman Exposition puts tow trucks, carriers and recovery gear on a convention floor for towing company owners from across the country. The 2026 show runs November 19–21 in Baltimore; for 2027 we plan booths that work beside a parked wrecker under the show's fuel, battery and height rules.

  • 2027 dates not confirmed yet
  • 260+ exhibitors in 2026
  • Trucks on the floor

What makes American Towman Exposition different, and how we build for it

The American Towman Exposition calls itself the world's largest towing and recovery trade show, and its floor looks it: wreckers, rollbacks and heavy rotators parked in truck spaces between rows of inline booths, with a Wrecker Pageant, Festival Saturday and the American Towman Academy's 25-plus seminars around them. In 2026 the show marks the 50th anniversary of American Towman Magazine with more than 260 exhibitors at the Baltimore Convention Center. Trucks drive in on their own move-in day, pass a fire marshal fuel check and park with batteries disconnected. Booths stay low, 8 feet for inlines, so the trucks remain the view. American Towman has not published the 2027 dates or city.

Towing company owners (Tow Bosses)

A close look at the truck or carrier body they are pricing, finance terms on the spot, and a straight talk about delivery and service.

Operators and drivers

Hands-on time with winches, lights, straps and tools, and the training sessions that keep them safe on the white line.

Fleet and roadside-assistance managers

Dispatch, GPS, payment and motor-club software shown on a screen, with someone who knows how a tow call flows.

Your team in Baltimore

How Purple runs the American Towman Exposition

Printing and fabrication happen in Fishkill, NY, a short drive to Baltimore if the show stays there in 2027. Our project manager sends the 30-day contractor notice, times the build around truck move-in day and the fire marshal fuel check, and supervises the union hands the hall assigns until the booth is ready.

Inside American Towman Exposition 2027

260+ exhibitors at the 2026 exposition source25+ Academy seminars over three days in 2026 source1/4 tank most fuel allowed in a display truck (2026) source30% top EV battery charge on the floor (2026) source

Rules that shape your American Towman Exposition booth

Fire marshal fuel check

In 2026 every display vehicle was inspected at entry for no more than a quarter tank of fuel, then the gas cap was taped and battery cables disconnected. We plan the truck's fuel and the booth around that inspection.

Organizer rule

EVs non-operational, 30% charge

Electric display vehicles had their powertrain locked out, battery at 30% or less, cords from Edlen under the carpet and a 10-pound ABC extinguisher in the space in 2026. We include the extinguisher and cord run in the plan.

Organizer rule

8-foot inlines, 6-foot setback

Inline exhibits stayed under 8 feet in 2026, and anything over 4 feet stood at least 6 feet back from the front aisle. Islands kept 4 feet open on each side and stayed under 20 feet. We draw to those limits.

Organizer rule

No attention-only lights

Lights run only to attract attention, strobes, gobos, drones and helium balloons were prohibited in 2026. We wire light-bar displays so they run on demand for a visitor and switch off after.

Organizer rule

Contractor notice 30 days out

Exhibitors using a set-up contractor other than the decorator told show management and the decorator in writing at least 30 days before move-in, with workers' compensation and liability proof, in 2026. Purple files that notice for you.

Organizer rule

Programs worth planning for

American Towman Academy

Seminars and hands-on training led by towing experts; in 2026 the Carte Blanche Passport covered 25-plus seminars over three days, with independent courses beside it.

Official details

Wrecker Pageant

A competition of show trucks with a ceremony stage on the exhibit floor in 2026, one of the show's special events.

Official details

Valor Pin

An engraved pin honoring tow operators, presented at a photo wall at the show; 2026 orders closed October 5, so watch for the 2027 window.

Official details

The American Towman Exposition is the U.S. towing and recovery floor; pick it over the Mid-America Trucking Show if the people signing checks run wreckers and carriers, not long-haul fleets. Compare all the automotive and transportation shows we build for →

Who exhibits at American Towman Exposition 2026

Companies on the American Towman Exposition 2026 exhibitor list. See the full list

  • Miller Industries
  • Jerr-Dan
  • Zacklift International
  • Dynamic Towing Equipment
  • Landoll Company
  • Warn Industries
  • Ramsey Winch
  • Whelen Engineering Co.
  • Federal Signal
  • Towbook
  • Agero, Inc.
  • Allstate Roadside
  • Copart
  • Ford Pro
  • Hino Trucks
  • Rivian Automotive
  • WreckMaster
  • In the Ditch Towing Products
  • Zip's AW Direct
  • Kalyn Siebert

02 Booths & pricing for American Towman Exposition 2027

How much does exhibit space at the American Towman Exposition cost?

American Towman sells space by the square foot: in 2026, $22.50 per sq ft for 100 to 300 sq ft, falling to $10.90 for 5,001 sq ft and up, plus $100 for a corner, $200 for a peninsula and $300 for an island. Truck builders take bulk spaces of 400 sq ft or more; software, insurance and tool suppliers take inlines. We suggest a 10×20 with a counter and screens for technology companies and a 20×20 bulk space around a truck for equipment makers.

Sedemac booth by Purple Exhibits: white inline booth for Sedemac innovative controls, one of our builds to compare for American Towman Exposition
Inline10×20$7,500 – $15,000all-in rental

A dispatch or payment demo on two screens, a back wall kept to the 8-foot limit and a counter where owners sign up on the spot.

Above: Sedemac, a Purple inline booth

See 10×20 rental booths →
Zaxe booth by Purple Exhibits: zaxe 3D-printer inline booth with a blue backlit product-selector wall, white counter, like the booths we plan for American Towman Exposition
Inline10×30$12,000 – $22,000all-in rental

Tools, lights or winch products on a long display rail, with the product kept low near the aisle to respect the 4-foot, 6-foot setback rule.

Above: Zaxe, a Purple inline booth

See 10×30 rental booths →
TM AI Corp booth by Purple Exhibits: angled view of the TM AI Corp island showing the round hanging sign, an example for American Towman Exposition exhibitors in the host city
Island20×20$16,000 – $40,000all-in rental

A light-duty wrecker or carrier parked in the space with a low graphic wall behind it, an open island that keeps 4 feet clear on each side.

Shown: TM AI Corp, a Purple island exhibit

See 20×20 rental booths →
LeadSquared booth by Purple Exhibits: leadSquared booth interior seen from the floor, with white Eames-style chairs, a Purple build like the booths we plan for American Towman Exposition
Island20×30+$25,000 – $55,000all-in rental

A rotator or two trucks in a bulk space, a finance and sales counter, and signage kept under the 20-foot overall limit.

Shown: LeadSquared, a Purple island exhibit

See 20×30 rental booths →

In Purple's American Towman Exposition price

  • A 3D rendering of your American Towman Exposition booth, revised until you approve it
  • The structure, printed graphics, counters and storage your American Towman Exposition plan specifies
  • Lighting and power distribution inside your American Towman Exposition booth
  • Install and dismantle at American Towman Exposition, led by our project manager on the floor
  • We track each show-service order and deadline for you

Billed by the show and its contractor

  • Booth space, paid to American Towman Media
  • Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the American Towman Exposition space rate
  • Electrical service, internet and rigging at the venue
  • Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires

Rates to plan with for American Towman Exposition:

  • Exhibit space (2026) $22.50 per sq ft for 100–300 sq ft to $10.90 for 5,001+; corner +$100, peninsula +$200, island +$300 source
  • Material handling (2026) $2.70 per pound in and out; auto lifts $95 per post; Mobile Booth Material $195 up to 400 sq ft, $500 above source
  • Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range source

We put an estimate for each line on your proposal; the total is on paper before you sign.

Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at American Towman Exposition; custom builds get their own quote. Get an exact number for American Towman Exposition with the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.

Every last fee for American Towman Exposition, listed upfront and in full on paper.
Send us your booth size for American Towman Exposition and what the space needs to do. You hear back within one business day, and a rendering with a fixed American Towman Exposition proposal usually follows within a week. No charge.
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The booth we would build for American Towman Exposition 2027

The low frame around a parked wrecker

On this floor the truck is the product and the 8-foot inline limit keeps walls low, so this booth is a frame around a parked wrecker or carrier: lit body, open sides and a sales desk at the rear, with graphics that never block the view of the truck next door.

Built for the white line. Ready when the call comes. 01Truck bayThe wrecker or carrier parked in thebulk space on a clean floor mat, litfrom low uplights so the body…02Spec railA waist-high rail along the aisle sidewith capacity, boom and winch specs,keeping the front 6 feet low as…03Finance deskA rear counter with two stools for theowner talking price, financing anddelivery dates, under a graphic…04Light-bar buttonA push-button panel that runs the lightbar for ten seconds on request, sincelights left on for attention are banned. MAIN AISLE CROSS AISLE CROSS AISLE
Concept plan for American Towman Exposition, not to scale: zones follow the show rules on this page; your final plan is drawn to your space and the organizer's rules.
01

Truck bay

The wrecker or carrier parked in the bulk space on a clean floor mat, lit from low uplights so the body and controls show, with the gas cap taped and battery disconnected per the fire marshal.

02

Spec rail

A waist-high rail along the aisle side with capacity, boom and winch specs, keeping the front 6 feet low as the setback rule requires.

03

Finance desk

A rear counter with two stools for the owner talking price, financing and delivery dates, under a graphic wall kept below 8 feet.

04

Light-bar button

A push-button panel that runs the light bar for ten seconds on request, since lights left on for attention are banned.

The demo

Walk the owner around the truck in three minutes: boom or wheel lift in its stowed position, controls, tie-down points and the work light run once on the button, then the price and delivery slot at the desk.

The meetings

American Towman offers meeting rooms on request, with a room fee possible, and the Academy keeps owners busy between sessions. The finance desk handles most deals in the booth; book a meeting room for dealer and fleet groups.

Built for the white line. Ready when the call comes.
What the back wall could say at American Towman Exposition

03 Built by Purple

American Towman booths that sell trucks without hiding them

KLEEMANN booth designed and built by Purple Exhibits, shown on the American Towman Exposition guide

Case study · KLEEMANN

KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition

KLEEMANN put heavy machinery in front of visitors safely and let the product carry the booth, which is the same job when a wrecker or rotator sits in an American Towman bulk space.

Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →

“From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. They designed and built a beautiful trade show exhibit that exceeded my expectations and helped our company stand out. We received many compliments on our booth.”

Yossi Mouskup, Senior Insurance Broker, IGI Insurance Agency · client reviews
3,000+ exhibitors10,000+ booths built4.9★ client ratingSince 2015

Trusted by exhibitors including

Philippine AirlinesKLEEMANNNantsuneEagle ChemicalsRPS GroupFIMI Group

04 Designing for towing and recovery equipment, truck, technology and service brands at American Towman Exposition

Designing an American Towman booth around a wrecker

Mechanic crouches over an open case of wrenches and sockets on sunlit pavement1

Let the truck be the booth

In a bulk truck space the vehicle sells itself, and inlines are limited to 8 feet. We keep graphics low, put lighting on the body and controls rather than the walls, and use a slim counter so owners can walk all the way around the truck.

Bearded man with tattooed forearms crossed stands against a dark background2

Respect the setback rule

In 2026, inline exhibits could not exceed 8 feet, and anything over 4 feet had to stay at least 6 feet back from the front aisle. We place tall displays at the back and keep the front 6 feet for product at counter height.

3

Lights only on demand

American Towman bans lights run continuously to attract attention: light bars and strobes may be shown to a visitor, then switched off. We wire light-bar displays to a push button so the demo is instant and stops on its own.

4

Plan for one-hour self-setup limits

Under 2026 rules, exhibitor staff could set their own booth only with two employees and in under an hour; beyond that, union labor applies. We design the booth so its structure goes up with the show's labor and your team only adds product.

Purple Exhibits 3D booth concept for CalligoTech, the kind of rendering we make for American Towman Exposition

Concept rendering

You get a rendering like this with your proposal

You see your American Towman Exposition booth in 3D before we cut a single panel: layout, graphics, lighting and product positions, revised until it is right. Pictured: a Purple concept for CalligoTech.

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Floor at a glance

Where you could be at American Towman Exposition 2027

The 2027 hall is not confirmed yet. In 2026 the show fills the Baltimore Convention Center; these are the parts that shaped booths there, from the 2026 manual.

AHalls A to G and Swing
BFloor load
CInner Harbor hotels
Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center), BaltimoreSchematic, not to scale
A

Halls A to G and Swing

The 2026 show uses Halls A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Swing, with freight and vehicle access from Charles Street.

Our advice Truck spaces sit along ramps into the halls; ask which ramp serves your space before planning move-in.

B

Floor load

350 pounds per sq ft live load on the hall floor in 2026; lobbies and upper levels allow only 100, and the terrace 50.

Our advice Heavy rotators and lifts stay in the halls; anything heavier per sq ft needs load spreading.

C

Inner Harbor hotels

American Towman approved hotels surround the Inner Harbor, steps from the convention center, with show shuttles in 2026.

Our advice Book inside the shuttle loop so staff can return to the booth between seminars.

05 Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center) · Baltimore

American Towman truck move-in, fuel rules and union labor

At the 2026 show in Baltimore, Shepard Exposition Services was the decorator, Carpenters Union work rules applied to material handling and booth assembly, and material handling ran $2.70 per pound in and out, with a 60% discount on single pieces of 700 pounds or more and a flat Mobile Booth Material rate for trucks that carry their own display. Vehicles entered from Charles Street with a show pass and no more than a quarter tank of fuel. Electrical came from Edlen, internet from Cox and catering from Levy. The 2027 venue, contractor and rates are not confirmed yet. Booths come from our Fishkill, NY shop, and our project manager registers Purple as an independent contractor at least 30 days before move-in, then directs the union crew the hall assigns.

What Purple handles

  • Low-profile booths that frame a wrecker or carrier
  • Push-button lighting for light bars and strobes
  • Independent-contractor filing and insurance 30 days ahead
  • Freight from our Fishkill, NY shop
  • Graphics for trucks, counters and finance desks
  • Storage between towing shows

American Towman Exposition timeline, counted back from move-in

We need your American Towman Exposition design signed off by About 10 weeks before move-in.

  1. November 19–21, 2026American Towman Exposition 2026 in Baltimore; a good time to walk the floor and plan the next edition.
  2. When 2027 space opensSpace contract with a 50% deposit, as in 2026; we review the 2027 floor plan and truck spaces.
  3. About 10 weeks before move-inDesign sign-off, including truck placement, lighting push buttons and low graphic walls.
  4. 30–45 days before move-inProduction in Fishkill, NY; independent-contractor notice filed at least 30 days ahead, as the 2026 rules required.
  5. Move-in weekTrucks and trailers move in first, then other exhibitors; 2027 dates not confirmed yet.
  6. Show daysExhibit hall open three days in 2026; booth packed after the official close and stored for the next show.

Purple's planning timeline for American Towman Exposition. Move-in, freight target and order deadlines are set by the American Towman Exposition exhibitor kit and your assigned schedule; we confirm them for your booth once you book.

Printable American Towman Exposition budget & deadline sheet

Before you book American Towman Exposition 2027

American Towman handling rates and rules exhibitors should know

  1. If you drive a truck in that carries your own display, ask for the Mobile Booth Material rate: in 2026 it was $195 for booths up to 400 sq ft and $500 above, far less than per-pound handling. source

  2. Auto-lift companies paid a flat $95 per lift post in 2026 for posts weighing up to 900 pounds, and single pieces of 700 pounds or more got a 60% handling discount. source

  3. Order Wi-Fi through American Towman, which offered a group discount for the convention center in 2026; wired lines came separately from Cox. source

  4. Food or drinks from the booth needed written approval from both Levy, the convention center caterer, and show management in 2026; plan coffee or snacks early. source

  5. Trucks and trailers move in on their own day before other exhibitors, and dismantling before the official close on the last day was prohibited in 2026; book drivers for both. source

Who you meet on the floor

Towing company owners

American Towman's Tow Bosses come to explore everything they need to build and grow a towing business, from trucks to software.

Tow operators and drivers

They attend Academy seminars and hands-on training, and receive the Valor Pin honoring operators who work the white line.

Fleet owners

American Towman lists fleet owners among the towing and recovery professionals at the show, shopping for trucks, equipment and services.

Side by side

American Towman Exposition vs MATS vs TMC Annual Meeting: 2027 at a glance

American Towman Exposition vs MATS vs TMC Annual Meeting: 2027 at a glance
American Towman ExpositionMATSTMC Annual Meeting
Dates2027 dates not confirmed yetMarch 18–20, 2027March 8–11, 2027
WhereNot confirmed yetLouisville, KY · Kentucky Exposition CenterOrlando, FL · Orange County Convention Center
Size260+ towing and recovery exhibitors at the 2026 exposition53,507 attendees at MATS 2026350,000 square feet of exhibits in 2026
Main buyersTowing company ownersOwner-operatorsVice presidents of maintenance and equipment
Booth spaceExhibit space (2026): $22.50 per sq ft for 100–300 sq ft to $10.90 for 5,001+; corner +$100, peninsula +$200, island +$300Indoor space, 2027: $14.50 per sq. ft. (100–1,500, +$100 per corner), $13.50, $12.50, $11.50 (2,901+)Price not published

Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.

Travel to American Towman Exposition 2027

Getting to American Towman Exposition 2027: airport, hotels and parking

Fly in

2027 location not confirmed yet

Travel details for 2027 not confirmed yet

Stay

In 2026, American Towman approved hotels around Baltimore's Inner Harbor with show shuttles

Official American Towman Exposition hotels →

Park

In 2026, oversize vehicle parking at the Camden Yards ballpark lots

Find the venue

Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center)
2027 venue not confirmed yet; the 2026 edition is at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

Open in Google Maps →

Travel facts from americantowman.com.

American Towman Exposition by the numbers

American Towman Exposition year by year

2026
260+ exhibitors
Baltimore source
AttendeesExhibitors

How American Towman Exposition 2027 compares with other automotive and transportation shows

The automotive and transportation shows closest to American Towman Exposition on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our automotive and transportation exhibitor guide for that show.

ShowDatesCityLatest published size
SEMA ShowSpecialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)November 2–5, 2027Las Vegas, NV2,300 exhibiting brands (2025)
RVDA Convention/ExpoRV Dealers Association (RVDA)November 8–12, 2027Las Vegas, NV1,715 attendees (2025)
IBEXNMMA and RAI AmsterdamDecember 7–9, 2027Tampa, FL7,700+ attendees · 701 exhibitors (2026)
PRI ShowPerformance Racing Industry (PRI)2027 dates not confirmed yetIndianapolis, IN–
LA Auto ShowLA Auto Show2027 dates not confirmed yetLos Angeles, CA–
CoMotion LACoMotion2027 dates not confirmed yetLos Angeles, CA1,200+ attendees (2026)
Pacific Marine ExpoDiversified Communications (presented by National Fisherman)2027 dates not confirmed yetSeattle, WA–
International WorkBoat ShowDiversified Communications2027 dates not confirmed yetNew Orleans, LA–
MRAA Dealer WeekMarine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA)2027 dates not confirmed yetTampa, FL1,400+ industry participants, 600+ dealer participants · 180 exhibitors (2025)
American Towman ExpositionAmerican Towman Media (A.T. Expo Corp.)2027 dates not confirmed yetBaltimore, MD260+ exhibitors (2026)

American Towman Exposition exhibitor questions

American Towman Exposition 2027 questions from exhibitors

When is the American Towman Exposition 2027?

The 2027 dates are not confirmed yet; American Towman has not published them. The 2026 exhibition runs November 19–21, 2026 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Where is the American Towman Exposition held?

Not confirmed yet for 2027: American Towman has published no city or hall. In 2026 the exposition fills the Baltimore Convention Center downtown, steps from the Inner Harbor, in Halls A through G and the Swing hall.

What are the American Towman Exposition exhibit hours?

In 2026 the hall opens Thursday, November 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, November 20–21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2027 hours are not confirmed yet.

How much does exhibit space at American Towman cost?

$22.50 per square foot for 100 to 300 sq ft in 2026, dropping to $12.50 for 400 to 600, $11.75 for 700 to 1,200, $11.50 for 1,300 to 3,000, $11.25 for 3,001 to 5,000 and $10.90 above that. Corners add $100, peninsulas $200 and islands $300.

How many exhibitors are at the American Towman Exposition?

More than 260 exhibitors in 2026, per American Towman, showing towing and recovery equipment, trucks, technology, tools, accessories and services.

Can we display a tow truck on the floor?

Yes, under the 2026 rules: the fire marshal inspects each vehicle at entry for no more than a quarter tank of fuel, then the gas cap is taped and accessible battery cables are disconnected. Vehicles must be locked each evening.

Can we show an electric vehicle at American Towman?

Yes, with conditions in 2026: the powertrain must be made non-operational, the battery charged to no more than 30%, power cords sourced from Edlen and run under carpet, and a 10-pound ABC fire extinguisher kept in the space.

How tall can a booth be at American Towman?

8 feet for inline booths in 2026, with anything over 4 feet set at least 6 feet back from the front aisle. Island and peninsula walls stay under 8 feet with 4 feet open on each side, and nothing may exceed 20 feet.

Can we set up our own booth at American Towman?

Only a small one: in Baltimore in 2026, exhibitor employees could set up if the work involved no more than two people and took under an hour. Everything else, including forklifts and dollies, went to union labor through Shepard.

What can't exhibitors do at American Towman?

Under the 2026 rules: no flashing or strobe lights left on to attract attention, no helium balloons, drones or open flame, no stickers or decals, no sound beyond the booth and no selling outside the convention center or in its parking lots.

Who exhibits at the American Towman Exposition?

Truck body builders, wrecker and carrier makers, winch, lighting and tool suppliers, dispatch and payment software, insurers and lenders. The 2026 list includes Miller Industries, Jerr-Dan, Zacklift International, Warn Industries, Whelen Engineering and Towbook.

Is American Towman worth it for a software company?

For dispatch, GPS, payment or motor-club software, it is the room where towing company owners compare tools, many arriving for the Academy's 25-plus seminars. A 10×20 inline with screens costs far less than a truck space.

Before you sign for American Towman Exposition

Ask any American Towman Exposition exhibit builder these five questions:

  1. Will you file the independent-contractor notice with show management and the decorator at least 30 days before move-in?
  2. How will you keep our inline graphics under 8 feet and the front 6 feet low under the setback rule?
  3. Can you wire our light-bar display to run on demand rather than continuously?
  4. How do you plan truck move-in with the fire marshal fuel check, taped gas cap and battery disconnect?
  5. Who from your company will run the install, and which work goes to the show's union labor?

What American Towman Exposition exhibitors ask us

The 2027 dates are not out. Should we wait? Walk the 2026 show in Baltimore in November to see the floor, then reserve when the 2027 contract appears. The 2026 contract asked for a 50% deposit with the signed agreement, so budget for that.

We only have a small inline. Can we compete with the trucks? Yes, by going low and lit: inline walls stop at 8 feet anyway, so a bright counter with a working demo at the aisle draws owners walking between truck spaces.

Union labor sounds expensive. Can our team set up? Only small jobs: under the 2026 Baltimore rules, two of your employees could set up if it took under an hour. Purple designs the booth so its structure goes up fast with show labor.

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  1. Our reply comes within one business day, with questions on your products, goals and footprint.
  2. You get a concept rendering and a fixed proposal for American Towman Exposition, usually within a week. Each American Towman Exposition fee listed upfront and in full, on paper.
  3. The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the venue.
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