Heartland Carwash Product Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
March 23–24, 2027 · Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL
March 23–24, 2027 · Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL
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 Heartland Carwash Product Show booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling / drayage, if the Heartland Carwash Product Show space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet and rigging
- Cleaning, plus any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Booth space (2027): 10×10 $1,500; 10×20 $3,000; 20×20 $6,000, each with a one-year HCA membership
- Add-ons (2027): Electrical strip $75; hanging-sign erection $75; early-bird code HCA27EB $300 off
- 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: January 2027
- Now – early 2027: Booth reserved on HCA's BoothMozo plan with the early-bird code; a one-year membership comes with it.
- January 2027: Design sign-off on graphics, lighting and product displays.
- February 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas; Heartland Express or direct freight booked.
- Early March 2027: Electrical and hanging-sign add-ons confirmed with HCA.
- March 22, 2027: Vendor welcome reception the evening before the show; setup times not confirmed yet.
- March 23–24, 2027: Show days in Tinley Park; booth packed for the next spring show or storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Reserve a booth on HCA's 2027 floor plan with the early-bird code
- Add electrical and hanging-sign erection where needed
- Decide on a sponsorship or reception package
- Book Heartland Express with ABF if you also exhibit at the Southwest show
- Plan products for the Best Booth and Most Innovative Product awards
- Book rooms once HCA posts its hotel list
All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before Heartland Carwash Product Show. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/heartland-carwash/