Aquaculture America 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
February 21–24, 2027 · Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI
February 21–24, 2027 · Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI
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 World Aquaculture Society
- Material handling (drayage) at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Hilton Hawaiian Village requires it
Published rates:
- Booth, 2027: 8×10 standard $2,350 ASA member / $2,550 non-member; corner $2,600 / $2,800
- Reservation: Signed contract plus 50% deposit to the WAS conference office
- Booth build: Graphics kits for one 8×10 booth; 10×20-class rental $7,500–$15,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Exhibitor move-in opens in Waikiki: February 21, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Early December 2026
- November 2026: Booth reserved with a signed contract and 50% deposit to the WAS conference office.
- Early December 2026: Design sign-off; booth count and corner choice fixed.
- December 2026 to mid-January 2027: Production and graphics in Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY, packed for Pacific freight.
- Late January 2027: Freight leaves for Honolulu, timed to the decorator's receiving dates in the exhibitor kit.
- February 21–22, 2027: Move-in Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday 8 to 10 a.m.
- February 22–24, 2027: Trade show days; move-out Wednesday 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Send the signed WAS contract and 50% deposit
- Decide on a standard or corner booth and how many
- Join the Aquaculture Suppliers Association if the member rate pays off
- Book the Hilton Hawaiian Village or Sheraton Princess Kaiulani group rate
- Send Purple product sizes and any tank or water needs
- Plan Pacific freight dates with Purple
All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before Aquaculture America. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/aquaculture-america/