New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference 2028 · Budget & deadline sheet
December 2028 · DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH
December 2028 · DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH
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 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference Steering Committee
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Conference hotel, 2026: DoubleTree Manchester Downtown $149 per night ($130 government); $15 overnight parking
- Insurance, 2022 rules: $1,000,000 liability per occurrence required, $2,000,000 recommended
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 10×20 $15,000–$45,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Walk the 2026 conference before planning a 2028 booth: December 15, 2026
- Design sign-off with Purple: September 2028
- December 15–17, 2026: Walk the 27th conference in Manchester and note the trade show layout for 2028.
- When the 2028 contract is sent: Returning exhibitors renew first; new exhibitors are placed first come after the renewal deadline.
- About 10 weeks before the conference: Design sign-off for an 8 ft. deep display and insurance certificate prepared.
- 30 to 45 days before: Production in our Fishkill, NY shop, a short drive from New England.
- Setup day, 2028 date not confirmed yet: Install in the hotel and pass the trade show manager's inspection before the end of setup.
- December 2028 show days: Trade show days; dismantle after the Thursday close, never earlier.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Walk the 2026 conference in Manchester, December 15–17
- Ask the trade show manager when 2028 contracts go out and where heavy equipment can sit
- Prepare a liability certificate of at least $1 million naming the conference
- Decide how many 8 by 10 ft. booths you need
- Send Purple trial data and crop photos for Extension-style graphics
- Book a downtown Manchester hotel early; the conference hotel sells out
No fee left off: every New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/new-england-vegetable-fruit-conference/