NDA Demolition Convention & Expo 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
February 17–20, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
February 17–20, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
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 National Demolition Association
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for NDA Demolition Convention & Expo
- Cleaning, plus any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Indoor space, 2027 (members): $27.50 per sq. ft. (100–400), $16.50 (400–1,000), $13.50 (1,000+); $250 per corner
- Indoor space, 2027 (non-members): $42.50 per sq. ft. (100–400), $22.50 (400–1,000), $17.50 (1,000+)
- Live DEMOlition Event, 2027: Outdoor space $12,000; added space $8,000; extra attachment $5,000; corrals $5,000 or $7,500
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 island $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- NDA booth balance due; no refunds after this date: December 4, 2026
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-December 2026
- By December 4, 2026: Booth balance paid to NDA; after this date no refunds are granted on cancelled space.
- December 2026: Design sign-off with machine list, weights and the Live DEMO plan; early-bird registration ends December 15.
- January 2027: Production in our Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY shop; host hotel cutoff January 22; kit orders placed.
- February 3, 2027: Early pricing deadline for lead retrieval; freight in transit to the warehouse named in the kit.
- February 16–18, 2027: Equipment move-in Tuesday by appointment; booth install Wednesday and Thursday; Live DEMO Thursday.
- February 19–21, 2027: Expo Friday and Saturday morning; dismantle from 11 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday with our project manager on site.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Pay the booth balance to NDA by December 4, 2026
- Decide on a Live DEMO space or equipment corral
- List every machine and attachment with weight and footprint
- Book the Tuesday equipment move-in appointment
- Order lead retrieval by February 3, 2027 for early pricing
- Staff the booth through the Saturday 11 a.m. close
Each NDA Demolition Convention & Expo fee listed upfront and in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/nda-demolition/