IFCA Convention 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
January 19–21, 2027 · Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
January 19–21, 2027 · Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, 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
- Exhibit space (paid to Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association)
- Material handling (drayage) at the Peoria Civic Center, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet access and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- IFCA hotel blocks, 2027: $184 (Marriott Pere Marquette, Courtyard), $139 (Four Points, Holiday Inn), $136 (Embassy Suites), plus tax
- Booth space, 2027: Not confirmed yet; not published on IFCA's convention page
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- First IFCA hotel block closes (Four Points by Sheraton): December 15, 2026
- Design sign-off with Purple: Early December 2026
- November 2026: Contact IFCA to reserve trade show space; send Purple the booth size and equipment list.
- December 2026: Design sign-off and production in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop; hotel blocks start closing December 15.
- Early January 2027: Freight to the address in IFCA's exhibitor information; equipment booked for dock arrival.
- Days before January 19, 2027: Move-in at the Peoria Civic Center; exact 2027 move-in times not confirmed yet.
- January 19–21, 2027: Convention and trade show days with our project manager on site; trade show days not confirmed yet.
- After the close: Dismantle and freight to storage, or on to Commodity Classic in March.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Call IFCA's office to reserve trade show space for January 2027
- Confirm the trade show days once IFCA settles January 19 & 20 or 19–21
- List any equipment, dimensions and weight for dock and forklift planning
- Book staff rooms before the first block closes on December 15, 2026
- Send Purple product images and your Illinois retail program for graphics
- Plan power drops near the 30-foot utility grid
Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your IFCA Convention booth. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/ifca-convention/