Florida Citrus Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
March 11, 2027 · UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL
March 11, 2027 · UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL
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
- Your Florida Citrus Show booth space, paid to the organizer
- Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the Florida Citrus Show space rate
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for Florida Citrus Show
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center requires it
Published rates:
- Exhibit space, 2027: Standard $525; equipment $575; each with a parking space, 6 ft. table and two chairs
- Tent rental, 2027: $150 pop-up tent, weights provided by AgNet Media
- Show hotel, 2027: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Pierce West $204, book by February 12, 2027
- Display graphics: Branded canopy, table throw and flags from Purple; quoted per kit
Key dates
- 2026 exhibitors keep first right of refusal on their space: January 4, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-January 2027
- By January 4, 2027: 2026 exhibitors keep first right of refusal on their space; new exhibitors reserve now.
- Mid-January 2027: Design sign-off for canopy, table throw, flags and vehicle graphics.
- Late January to February 2027: Printing in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop, with a test pitch of the canopy.
- February 12, 2027: Last day to book the show's rate at the Holiday Inn Express Fort Pierce West.
- Morning of March 11, 2027: Drive in, place the vehicle, raise and weight the tent before the 8 a.m. breakfast.
- March 11, 2027, 1:30 p.m.: Trade show closes; pack out on the asphalt and ship the kit to storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Reserve your 2027 space (2026 exhibitors hold first right of refusal until January 4, 2027)
- Choose standard ($525) or equipment ($575) exhibit space
- Rent a tent with weights from AgNet Media or bring your own with weights
- Plan your tailgate dish and serving setup for the food contest
- Order canopy, table throw, flags and vehicle graphics from Purple
- Book the Holiday Inn Express Fort Pierce West by February 12, 2027
Every Florida Citrus Show fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/florida-citrus-show/