SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
September 28–30, 2027 · Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY
September 28–30, 2027 · Central Bank Center, Lexington, 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
- Booth space, paid to Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
- Material handling / drayage, if the SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Central Bank Center
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the Central Bank Center requires
Published rates:
- Exhibit Center booth, 2026: $1,690 member, $2,420 non-member, one registration included
- Exhibit Center booth, 2025: $1,640 member, $2,350 non-member
- Member registration, 2026: $570 early bird, $640 regular, $690 on site
- Booth graphics and fixtures: Portable backwall, counter and lighting kits are quoted per project
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: August 2027
- Spring 2027: Ask SC&RA for an Exhibit Center booth as soon as sales open; the center has sold out for nearly two decades.
- Summer 2027: Registration opens; register booth staff beyond the one registration the booth fee includes.
- July–August 2027: Design sign-off and production of a portable backwall, counter and gear rail.
- September 2027: Ship cases to the official contractor or the hotel per the exhibitor instructions.
- September 28–30, 2027: Workshop days in Lexington; set up and strike around the Exhibit Center session.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Request a 2027 Exhibit Center booth from SC&RA as early as possible
- Check your SC&RA membership: non-member booths cost about 40% more
- Register extra staff when registration opens in summer 2027
- Pack a booth one person can carry, set and strike in an hour
- Bring hardware with working load limits labeled
- Book downtown Lexington rooms once SC&RA sends the hotel instructions
Every SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/scra-crane-rigging-workshop/