Philadelphia Gift Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
January 31–February 2, 2027 · Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
January 31–February 2, 2027 · Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
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 Clarion Events
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
- Cleaning, plus any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Artisan Alley package: From $1,535, 2027 show
- On-site freight handling: Included in booth packages; cartload service billed separately, 2027
- Parking: Free at the Expo Center, about 5,000 spaces
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-November 2026
- Mid-November 2026: Design sign-off: shelving plan, product list, order desk and graphics agreed, about 10 weeks before move-in.
- Late November to December 2026: Production in Fishkill, NY over 30 to 45 days; shelving sized to your products and test-built.
- Early January 2027: GES furnishings and Expo Center electrical ordered; liability certificate uploaded to the Exhibitor Resource Center.
- January 29, 2027: Move-in, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; our project manager builds the booth and your team merchandises the line.
- January 31–February 2, 2027: Show days: Sunday and Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- February 2–3, 2027: Move-out from 4 p.m. Tuesday; carriers check in by 10 a.m. Wednesday and the hall clears by noon.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Note booth number, package type and any Artisan Alley or Made in America placement
- List every product to display with sizes, hero pieces and show specials
- Upload the liability insurance certificate to the Exhibitor Resource Center
- Order electrical from the Expo Center and furnishings from GES
- Register every booth staffer in the ERC; badges are not assigned automatically
- Book rooms through Connections Housing near the shuttle hotels
- Plan pack-out for 4 p.m. Tuesday and carrier check-in by 10 a.m. Wednesday
- Send logo, line sheets and product photography to Purple
No fee left off: every Philadelphia Gift Show cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/philadelphia-gift-show/