NFMS 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
February 10–13, 2027 · Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
February 10–13, 2027 · Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
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 Kentucky Venues)
- Material handling / drayage, if the NFMS space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Kentucky Exposition Center
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the NFMS venue requires
Published rates:
- Booth space: Not published; 50% deposit on signing, balance 21 days before the show (2026 terms)
- Material handling, 2026: $75 per cwt advance warehouse, $69 on-site, uncrated $96 or $90, 2 cwt minimum
- Exhibitor badges, 2026: 8 for a 10×10, 10 for a 10×20, 12 for a 10×30, 15 for 400+ sq ft; extra admission badges $10
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×30 island $75,000–$175,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- NFMS 2027 opens; 2027 move-in and service deadlines are not confirmed yet: February 10, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-December 2026
- November–December 2026: Space request through the New Exhibitor Application, or renewal for returning exhibitors.
- Mid-December 2026: Design sign-off, with heights checked against the 8 ft and 4 ft rules and any island element over 8 ft sent for approval.
- December 2026–January 2027: Production in our Fishkill, NY shop; graphics and platforms built for cab access.
- Two weeks before move-in: Freight lands at the Kentucky Exposition Center advance warehouse, at the advance rate.
- Days before February 10, 2027: Move-in; 2027 move-in days are not confirmed yet.
- February 10–13, 2027: Show days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; our project manager is on site and dismantle starts after the floor is cleared.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Submit the New Exhibitor Application or renew your space
- List every machine coming, with dimensions and weight
- Plan batteries disconnected and fuel under one-quarter for each unit
- Send island drawings with any element over 8 ft for approval
- Order hanging signs, carpet and furniture through Fern
- Send a certificate of insurance naming the Kentucky State Fair Board
- Book hotels near Gate 1, 4 or 6
Each NFMS fee listed upfront and in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/national-farm-machinery-show/