American Towman Exposition 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
2027 dates not confirmed yet · Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center), Baltimore, MD
2027 dates not confirmed yet · Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Baltimore Convention Center), Baltimore, MD
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 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
Published rates:
- 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
- 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
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: About 10 weeks before move-in
- November 19–21, 2026: American Towman Exposition 2026 in Baltimore; a good time to walk the floor and plan the next edition.
- When 2027 space opens: Space contract with a 50% deposit, as in 2026; we review the 2027 floor plan and truck spaces.
- About 10 weeks before move-in: Design sign-off, including truck placement, lighting push buttons and low graphic walls.
- 30–45 days before move-in: Production in Fishkill, NY; independent-contractor notice filed at least 30 days ahead, as the 2026 rules required.
- Move-in week: Trucks and trailers move in first, then other exhibitors; 2027 dates not confirmed yet.
- Show days: Exhibit hall open three days in 2026; booth packed after the official close and stored for the next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Watch for the 2027 dates and contract from American Towman
- Choose inline space or a bulk truck space of 400 sq ft or more
- Plan truck move-in, fuel level and battery disconnect
- Keep inline walls to 8 feet and the front 6 feet low
- Notify show management and the decorator about Purple 30 days before move-in
- Order electrical, Wi-Fi and lead retrieval by the decorator deadlines
Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your American Towman Exposition booth. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/american-towman-expo/