MCAA Annual Convention 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
March 7–11, 2027 · Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, CA
March 7–11, 2027 · Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, CA
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 Mechanical Contractors Association of America)
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for MCAA Annual Convention
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina requires
Published rates:
- Council participation: $3,000 per year plus Manufacturer/Supplier membership dues, per MCAA
- Exhibit booth: Typically 8×10 with 6-foot table and sign, $0 for qualifying companies, per MCAA
- Purple council kit: Printed backdrop, fitted table throw and lit product riser, quoted per kit and reusable
Key dates
- MCAA 2027 Annual Convention opens in San Diego: March 7, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: January 2027
- November–December 2026: Confirm Council participation and renewal; booth selection follows the order of Council renewal payments.
- January 2027: Design sign-off for backdrop, table throw and product riser; plan any suite or event graphics.
- February 2027: Printing and case packing in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop.
- Late February 2027: Ship to the hotel or MCAA's delivery point per MCAA's 2027 exhibitor instructions.
- March 7–11, 2027: Convention week in San Diego; our project manager sets the booth before the exhibit opens and packs it out after.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Confirm Manufacturer/Supplier Council participation for 2027
- Pay the Council renewal early: booth picks follow payment order
- Register booth staff for the convention
- Ask MCAA for the 2027 exhibit day, hours and shipping instructions
- Choose one product to show at eye level on the table
- Book rooms in the MCAA block at the Marriott Marquis
No fee left off: every MCAA Annual Convention cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/mcaa/