The NAMA Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
May 5–7, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
May 5–7, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
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
Published rates:
- Drayage: About $155 per cwt, 200 lb minimum, 2026–2027 planning estimate
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late February 2027
- Late February 2027: Design sign-off, equipment list and electrical plan locked.
- Early March 2027: Island structure drawings prepared and submitted to NAMA.
- March to early April 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; graphics printed and machine wraps proofed.
- Mid-April 2027: Booth and equipment ship to the advance warehouse in New Orleans.
- Days before May 5: Move-in in your assigned slot; our project manager and vetted local labor install, power and test every machine.
- May 5–7, 2027: Show days, then dismantle after the official close and freight home or to storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Confirm booth number, footprint and hall from the NAMA contract
- List every machine, cooler, kiosk and brewer with weight, dimensions and power draw
- Flag any unit that is not yet in production so it is signed to NAMA rules
- Decide what you will sample and file the sampling form and insurance
- Choose the payment and telemetry demos and their network needs
- Send logo, product photography and machine wrap artwork to Purple
- Book hotels in the Warehouse District near the upriver end of the building
- Plan lead capture and the follow-up for operators who ask for a quote
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/nama-show/