Shoptalk Fall 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
October 5–7, 2027 · Nashville (venue not confirmed yet), Nashville, TN
October 5–7, 2027 · Nashville (venue not confirmed yet), Nashville, TN
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 Shoptalk
- Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the Shoptalk Fall space rate
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for Shoptalk Fall
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the Shoptalk Fall venue requires
Key dates
- Shoptalk Fall 2027 opens in Nashville: October 5, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late July 2027
- June 2027: Floor space, meeting packages and demo center placement agreed with Shoptalk; concept and meeting-area plan under way.
- Late July 2027: Design sign-off, graphic copy and the demo list ready for production.
- August 2027: Build and print in our Fishkill, NY shop; screens and meeting furniture tested with your demo.
- Mid-September 2027: Freight ships to the advance warehouse named in the kit; 2027 move-in dates not confirmed yet.
- October 5–7, 2027: Three days of Shoptalk Fall in Nashville; your Purple project manager is on call for every meeting day.
- After October 7, 2027: Dismantle, return freight and storage in Fishkill, or shipment to Shoptalk Spring or your next event.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Confirm your Shoptalk Fall 2027 package, meetings and footprint
- Set a target number of Guaranteed Meetings and the buyer titles you want
- Pick the one store or channel scene your demo shows
- List devices, screens and fixtures to ship and those to rent
- Plan seating for the busiest meeting hours
- Book Nashville rooms once the 2027 venue is named
- Decide whether the booth goes on to Shoptalk Spring in Las Vegas
Every last fee for Shoptalk Fall, listed upfront and in full on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/shoptalk-fall/