NASCC 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 14–16, 2027 · Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
April 14–16, 2027 · Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
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 $160 per cwt, 200 lb minimum (2026–27 planning rate)
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late January 2027
- December 2026: Freeman manual and electrical and internet ordering open; we file orders and request the heavy machinery move-in appointment.
- Late January 2027: Design sign-off, machine layout and floor loading plan approved.
- February to mid-March 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; graphics and demo furniture built and test-fitted.
- Mid-March 2027: Booth ships to the Freeman advance warehouse in Denver.
- April 9–13, 2027: Move-in; machinery placed by appointment, then our project manager and local labor install the booth.
- April 14–17, 2027: Show days April 14–16, then move-out April 16–17, with heavy machinery out by appointment on the 17th.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Note your booth number and footprint from the NASCC floor plan
- List every machine with weight, dimensions, power and air needs
- Request the heavy machinery move-in appointment through Freeman
- Choose the software demos and order hardwired power and a hotspot
- Pick the connection, coating or product samples to display
- Decide whether to run an Exhibitor Workshop or join the Treasure Hunt
- Book hotels near the convention center or the Hyatt Regency
- Plan staff for the Welcome Reception and the full Thursday
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/nascc/