Metalcasting Congress 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 20–22, 2027 · Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
April 20–22, 2027 · Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
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 American Foundry Society
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland requires it
Published rates:
- Booth space, AFS corporate member: $6,600 for a 10×20 inline, $9,900 for a 10×30 inline, 2027 rates
- Booth space, non-member: $8,000 for a 10×20 inline, $12,000 for a 10×30 inline, 2027 rates
- Premium corner: $600 per corner, 2027 rate
- Drayage (Purple venue guide): About $145 per cwt, 200 lb minimum, Purple's 2026–27 Cleveland planning figure
Key dates
- Last day to cancel Metalcasting Congress space in writing for a 50% refund: January 4, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Early February 2027
- Late fall 2026: AFS opens supplier and Cast in North America reservations; full payment with the contract secures your space, assigned first come, first served.
- Early February 2027: Design sign-off: wall graphics, sample counter and lighting drawn to the 8-foot and 3-foot height zones.
- February to mid-March 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY over 30 to 45 days; frames pre-assembled and labeled for a one-day build.
- Late March 2027: Crates ship to Cleveland on the freight plan in the AFS Exhibitor Services Manual.
- April 20, 2027: Setup from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; our project manager builds the booth while the technical sessions start.
- April 21–22, 2027: Exhibits open; dismantle starts after noon Thursday and every crate clears the hall by 5 p.m.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Book Metalcasting Congress space with full payment and send us your booth number and size
- Decide between inline and premium corner before AFS assigns locations
- Pick the castings, cores or sand samples you will hand to visitors and their weights
- Mark the January 4, 2027 cancellation date with your finance team
- Plan staff for the 4:30 p.m. floor reception on Wednesday, April 21
- If you recruit, plan for the Cast in North America student traffic and the Student Research Competition
- Book downtown Cleveland rooms for the April 20 setup day
Every Metalcasting Congress fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/metalcasting-congress/