Modern Day Marine 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 13–15, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
April 13–15, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
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 the organizer)
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Key dates
- Early February 2027: Design sign-off, island and rigging drawings submitted, cleared product list locked.
- February–March 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; model fixtures and graphics proofed against your approved materials.
- Week of March 22, 2027: Booth ships to the Freeman advance warehouse; drayage paperwork filed.
- April 11–12, 2027: Targeted move-in; our on-site team installs in Halls A and B and runs the pre-show checklist.
- April 13–15, 2027: Show days; a Purple project manager is on call for the whole run.
- April 15–16, 2027: Dismantle, equipment packed to your return plan, booth to storage or the next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Send us your booth number, hall and open sides from your Modern Day Marine contract
- List every product, model and mock-up traveling, with dimensions and weights
- Define the cleared capability statement and the approved public graphics
- Decide which screen sequences will run and who controls them
- Plan staffing for the display, the meeting position and any 1-on-1 program manager meetings
- Send logo, brand palette and product photography to Purple
- Approve the concept rendering, lighting plan and rigging drawings
- Book rooms at the Marriott Marquis or downtown and plan Metro access for staff
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/modern-day-marine/