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TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027Booth costs, dates and deadlines: the Lubbock exhibitor guide
Gin machinery under one roof and out on the lots: TCGA 2027 booths in Lubbock
- Event dates
- April 1–2, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- April 1–2, 2027
- Venue
- Lubbock, TXVenue not confirmed yet
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Quick answers
TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 in 30 seconds
The TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show, known as the Gin Show, is the Texas Cotton Ginners' Association's yearly trade show for the cotton ginning industry. The 2027 show runs April 1 to 2 in Lubbock, Texas; the 2027 hall is not confirmed yet, while the 2026 edition, TCGA's 118th, used the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Gin machinery, bale handling, parts, controls and service companies exhibit indoors, with heavy machinery on outdoor lots. Indoor booths top out at $375 to $1,525 and outdoor space at $0.25 to $0.45 per square foot. Purple builds indoor booths and lot signage for it.
- When is TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027?
- April 1–2, 2027, at Lubbock, TX (venue not confirmed yet).
- When does the TCGA Cotton Trade Show exhibit hall open?
- April 1–2, 2027.
- What does TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth space cost?
- 10×10 $375 · 20×10 $750 · 30×10 $1,025 · 20×20 $825 · 30×20 $1,100 · 40×20 $1,525, paid to the organizer.
- How much is a 10×20 booth at TCGA Cotton Trade Show, all-in?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at TCGA Cotton Trade Show with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by TCGA Cotton Trade Show.
Official TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 links: TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 floor planTCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 hotelsTCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 scheduleTCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 booth space
Irrigation & grain · Lubbock · 2027
$0.25
per square foot for a big outdoor gin machinery lot, per TCGA source
The lookLubbock 2027
White fields, wrapped modules and the gin men of the Plains.
The TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show runs April 1–2, 2027 in Lubbock, with gin machinery indoors and heavy equipment on outdoor lots from $0.25 per square foot, per TCGA.
Everything about TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 in one place
TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | April 1–2, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | April 1–2, 2027 source |
| Venue | Lubbock, TX |
| Organizer | Texas Cotton Ginners' Association (TCGA) |
| Who attends | Cotton gin owners, managers and crews |
| Nearest airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 2027 venue not confirmed yet; TCGA posts hotel information on its site |
| Hotels | See TCGA's hotel information page Official hotel page → |
| Official website | tcga.org |
Official TCGA Cotton Trade Show resources
01 Purple at TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
Gin machinery under one roof and out on the lots: TCGA 2027 booths in Lubbock
The Texas Cotton Ginners' Association's Gin Show brings gin owners, managers and crews to Lubbock for two days of machinery, parts and services, indoors and on outdoor lots. We build indoor booths and lot graphics that look like a serious supplier on the High Plains.
- Apr 1–2 · Lubbock
- Indoor booths + outdoor lots
- 118th show was in 2026
What makes TCGA Cotton Trade Show different, and how we build for it
The TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show is the Texas Cotton Ginners' Association's yearly gathering in Lubbock, and the 2026 edition was its 118th trade show.Gin machinery, bale handling, parts, controls and services fill the indoor halls, and heavy machinery goes on outdoor lots priced from $0.25 per square foot. Southwest Exposition Services is the decorator. The week around the show carries the Southwest Ginner School at the USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory, a domino tournament, a golf tournament, the Taste of Lubbock party and the TCGA Awards Dinner, and exhibitors compete for Best Booth.
Machinery upgrades, turnout and bale quality numbers, and a supplier who will be there during ginning season.
Parts, saws, brushes, controls and safety gear they handle every day, with someone who knows the machine.
Module, bale handling and service options, and time with the people who move cotton from field to gin.
Your team in Lubbock
How Purple runs the TCGA Gin Show in Lubbock
Our Las Vegas shop is the shorter haul to the High Plains, so it usually builds the indoor booth and prints the lot signage, with Fishkill, NY as the alternative. Freight goes through Southwest Exposition Services. Our project manager sets the indoor booth and the lot before the equipment doors close and stays through the final hour.
Inside TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
Rules that shape your TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth
TCGA's 2026 rules allowed no partitions or decorations above the side or rear partitions, or over the booth, without the show superintendent's approval. We keep structure to partition height.
In 2026 no music, live or recorded, could be played by any exhibitor, including music in videos, because of copyright rules. We supply silent video loops with captions.
City of Lubbock fire rules applied in 2026: no fuel-operated machinery and no cotton bales without the Fire Marshal's approval, with safety data sheets for chemicals. Running machines go to the outdoor lots.
Exhibitors who dismantled before the 2026 show closed were barred from the 2027 show. We schedule tear-down after the final bell.
Electrical work beyond the hall's existing outlets needed an electrician licensed by the City of Lubbock and approved by TCGA in 2026. We book one with the power plan.
Programs worth planning for
TCGA judges a Best Booth award at the trade show against published criteria.
Held during show week in 2026 at the USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory, bringing gin staff to Lubbock.
TCGA's golf tournament and a domino tournament ran during the 2026 show week.
A party for all show attendees, held in 2026 on the first show day from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The TCGA Cotton Trade Show is the gin industry's own show for Texas, with indoor booths and outdoor machinery lots in Lubbock; choose it over the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show when your buyers run Texas gins. Line up TCGA Cotton Trade Show against every agriculture show we build for →
agriculture at TCGA Cotton Trade Show
The industry behind TCGA Cotton Trade Show, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
What a TCGA Gin Show 2027 booth or lot costs
TCGA sells indoor booths from 10×10 up to 40×20 at maximum rates of $375 to $1,525, plus outdoor lots by the square foot for heavy machinery. Parts and service companies take a 10×20 or 30×10 indoors; machinery makers pair an indoor booth with an outdoor lot. A Purple build starts at 10×20.
A parts wall with saws, brushes and bearings at hand height, a lit counter and a back graphic of a gin stand.
Above: Sedemac, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
Multiple product lines, a small meeting nook
Above: Optinova, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
A component on a low deck, such as a cleaner or press part, with graphics on two sides and a counter.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for Voltronic Power
See 20×20 rental booths →
Demo stations plus private meetings
Above: SMOXH, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's TCGA Cotton Trade Show price
- Design and a 3D rendering for TCGA Cotton Trade Show, revised until it is right
- Structure, graphics printed for TCGA Cotton Trade Show, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for TCGA Cotton Trade Show
- Installation and dismantle, with our project manager on the floor
- Every TCGA Cotton Trade Show show-service order and deadline tracked for you
What TCGA Cotton Trade Show and its contractor bill
- Exhibit space (paid to Texas Cotton Ginners' Association)
- Material handling / drayage, if the TCGA Cotton Trade Show space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at Lubbock
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the TCGA Cotton Trade Show venue requires
Rates to plan with for TCGA Cotton Trade Show:
- Indoor space (TCGA maximum rates) 10×10 $375 · 20×10 $750 · 30×10 $1,025 · 20×20 $825 · 30×20 $1,100 · 40×20 $1,525 source
- Outdoor space (TCGA maximum rates) $0.45/sq. ft. under 500 · $0.35 for 500–1,250 · $0.25 over 1,250 sq. ft. source
- Card payments 4% convenience fee on booth fees paid by card source
- Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000, Purple's 2026 planning range; lot signage priced per kit source
We put an estimate for each line on your proposal; the total is on paper before you sign.
The prices above are all-in 2026 rental ranges covering design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds for TCGA Cotton Trade Show are quoted per project. The booth cost calculator gives an exact number for your TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth; the 2026 booth cost guide has the 2026 ranges.
Send us your booth size for TCGA Cotton Trade Show and what the space needs to do. You hear back within one business day, and a rendering with a fixed TCGA Cotton Trade Show proposal usually follows within a week. No charge.
The booth we would build for TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
The inside-outside gin supplier
At the Gin Show the heavy machine sits on an outdoor lot and the parts and controls story happens inside. This plan treats both as one booth: a lot that is easy to find and an indoor space that sells the service behind the steel.
Outdoor lot
The machine on the lot, framed by weighted banner frames and a shaded counter, with the indoor booth number on every sign.
Parts wall
Saws, ribs, brushes and bearings mounted at hand height indoors, with part numbers and lead times.
Controls screen
A silent loop of the gin control system or moisture readings, captioned, since music and audio were banned in 2026.
Season-ready counter
A counter for service contracts and off-season repair bookings, where gin managers plan before the next crop.
The demo
Hand a gin superintendent a worn part and a new one, then show on the screen what the wear costs in turnout and downtime over a season.
The meetings
The show is two days and the evenings fill with the Taste of Lubbock, the awards dinner and member events. Book key gin managers for the first morning and keep the counter for walk-ups.
More bales per hour. Fewer breakdowns in October.
The TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth is lit and stocked before your team arrives. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
TCGA Cotton Trade Show booths that match the machine outside
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
KLEEMANN's stand let visitors go from a digital view to the real heavy machine, which is how a gin supplier works the TCGA show: the machine on the outdoor lot, the parts and controls story at the indoor booth.
Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →“From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. They designed and built a beautiful trade show exhibit that exceeded my expectations and helped our company stand out. We received many compliments on our booth.”
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04 Designing for cotton gin machinery, bale handling, module, parts, controls and gin service companies at TCGA Cotton Trade Show
Designing a TCGA Gin Show booth for gin managers and crews
1Indoors for parts, outdoors for steel
TCGA sends heavy machinery to outdoor lots and sells indoor space for everything else. We design the indoor booth and the lot signage as one brand, so a gin manager who sees the press outside recognizes the parts counter inside.
2Nothing above the partitions
In 2026 TCGA allowed no decorations above the side or rear partitions without the show superintendent's approval. We keep the booth to partition height and put the brand on the back wall, not on a tower.
3No music, no running engines
TCGA's 2026 rules banned music and audio in booths, and the City of Lubbock's fire rules keep fuel-operated machinery and cotton bales out of the hall without approval. A silent looped video of the machine running does the work.
4Play for Best Booth
TCGA judges a Best Booth award with published criteria. A tidy, well-lit booth with a clear product story stands out on a floor of drape-and-table spaces, and the award photo travels in gin trade press.
Concept rendering
Every TCGA Cotton Trade Show proposal includes a rendering like this
You see your TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth in 3D before we cut a single panel: layout, graphics, lighting and product positions, revised until it is right. Shown: a Purple concept for sensei.
Start my TCGA Cotton Trade Show conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
The 2027 venue is not confirmed yet. In 2026 TCGA used the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; these are the areas that shaped a booth that year, from TCGA's 2026 schedule and rules.
Indoor exhibit halls
Booths from 10×10 to 40×20 with drapes and divider partitions; the East Exhibit Hall's equipment doors closed at 11 a.m. two days before the show in 2026.
Our advice Bring anything large in before the equipment doors close.
Outdoor lots
Heavy machinery on lots priced by the square foot, from $0.25 above 1,250 sq. ft.
Our advice Weighted sign bases and a shaded counter make a lot feel like a booth.
Pedestrian Mall and Banquet Hall
In 2026 the convention lunch was served at the southwest corner of the Pedestrian Mall exhibit area, and the Taste of Lubbock party filled the Banquet Hall.
Our advice Spaces near the lunch line see the most traffic at midday.
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TCGA 2027 move-in, Southwest Exposition Services and Lubbock freight
Southwest Exposition Services is TCGA's decorator for furnishings, shipping and receiving; tables and chairs are not included with booth space, while drapes and divider partitions are. The 2027 venue, move-in times and rules are not confirmed yet; in 2026, freight was received at the Lubbock Civic Center from April 6, booths moved in from 2 p.m. that day, equipment doors closed at 11 a.m. April 8 and booths were show-ready by 7 p.m. April 8. Electrical work beyond existing outlets needed a City of Lubbock licensed electrician. Our project manager books Southwest Exposition Services and directs the set-up, hiring hall labor only where Lubbock's rules call for it.
What Purple handles
- Indoor booths built to partition height
- Outdoor lot banners, flags and weighted signs
- Southwest Exposition Services orders and receiving
- Licensed electrician booking for power beyond outlets
- Best Booth-ready lighting and graphics
- Storage between the TCGA show and other cotton and farm shows
Your TCGA Cotton Trade Show timeline, from move-in back
TCGA Gin Show opens: April 1, 2027. In 2026 booths had to be ready by 7 p.m. two days before opening, so we plan move-in for the start of that week.
Design sign-off for TCGA Cotton Trade Show is due by mid-January 2027.
- December 2026Booth contract signed with TCGA; indoor size and any outdoor lot chosen.
- Mid-January 2027Design sign-off for the indoor booth and lot signage.
- January to February 2027Production and graphics in Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY.
- Early March 2027Freight booked with Southwest Exposition Services for the 2027 receiving dates.
- Days before April 1, 2027Move-in and outdoor lot set-up; our project manager on site.
- April 1–2, 2027Gin Show days; tear-down after Friday's close.
Purple's planning timeline for TCGA Cotton Trade Show. Move-in, freight target and order deadlines are set by the TCGA Cotton Trade Show exhibitor kit and your assigned schedule; we confirm them for your booth once you book.
Printable TCGA Cotton Trade Show budget & deadline sheetBefore you book TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
What TCGA Gin Show exhibitors plan for Lubbock
Leaving early cost exhibitors their place: in 2026, anyone who dismantled before the close was barred from the 2027 show. source
Two firms without common ownership sharing one space each paid the full rent in 2026, and subletting needed TCGA's approval. source
In 2026 vehicles that were not part of an exhibit had to leave the hall by 10 a.m. two days before opening, and later moves cost extra through Southwest Exposition Services. source
Booth fees can be paid by card through TCGA's online store once the contract is signed, with a 4% convenience fee. source
Food or drink from a booth, free or paid, needed approval from TCGA's show superintendent and the Civic Center catering director in 2026; alcohol was not allowed. source
Who you meet on the floor
TCGA is their association, and the show is where they compare machinery and service for the next season.
The Southwest Ginner School runs the same week, bringing hands-on staff to Lubbock.
The awards dinner, Taste of Lubbock and member events gather the wider Texas cotton trade.
Side by side
TCGA Cotton Trade Show vs World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit vs IAOM Annual Conference & Expo: 2027 at a glance
| TCGA Cotton Trade Show | World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit | IAOM Annual Conference & Expo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | April 1–2, 2027 | March 9–10, 2027 | April 27–29, 2027 |
| Where | Lubbock, TX | San Francisco, CA · San Francisco Marriott Marquis | Schaumburg, IL · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel |
| Size | Not published | 1,500+ attendees, per World Agri-Tech | 140+ exhibiting companies, typically, per IAOM |
| Main buyers | Gin owners and managers | Corporate R&D and venture leaders | Head millers |
| Booth space | Indoor space (TCGA maximum rates): 10×10 $375 · 20×10 $750 · 30×10 $1,025 · 20×20 $825 · 30×20 $1,100 · 40×20 $1,525 | Price not published | Price not published |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027
Getting to TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
2027 venue not confirmed yet; TCGA posts hotel information on its site
Park
In 2026 the show used the Lubbock Civic Center and the Overton Hotel & Conference Center
Travel facts from tcga.org.
TCGA Cotton Trade Show by the numbers
TCGA Cotton Trade Show year by year
How TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 compares with other agriculture shows
The agriculture shows closest to TCGA Cotton Trade Show on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each name other than TCGA Cotton Trade Show opens our exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASV Annual MeetingAmerican Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) | February 27–March 2, 2027 | Orlando, FL | – |
| Commodity ClassicCommodity Classic (American Soybean Association | March 3–5, 2027 | New Orleans, LA | 12,122 attendees · 440 exhibitors (2026) |
| World Agri-Tech Innovation SummitRethink Events (World Agri-Tech) | March 9–10, 2027 | San Francisco, CA | 14th edition of the summit; 2026 featured start-ups and scale-ups in the Start-Up Arena exhibitors |
| Eastern Winery ExpositionWine Communications Group (WineBusiness Monthly) | March 9–11, 2027 | Lancaster, PA | – |
| Florida Citrus ShowAgNet Media (Citrus Industry magazine) | March 11, 2027 | Fort Pierce, FL | 50+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Central Plains Dairy ExpoCentral Plains Dairy Association | March 23–25, 2027 | Sioux Falls, SD | ~3,500 attendees (2026) |
| Indoor Ag-ConIndoor Ag-Con | March 24–25, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 263 exhibitors (2026) |
| TCGA Cotton Trade ShowTexas Cotton Ginners' Association (TCGA) | April 1–2, 2027 | Lubbock, TX | – |
| PEAKMidwest Poultry Federation (MPF) | April 20–22, 2027 | Minneapolis, MN | ~40 states send attendees, per MPF (2027 prospectus) |
| IAOM Annual Conference & ExpoInternational Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) | April 27–29, 2027 | Schaumburg, IL | – |
TCGA Cotton Trade Show exhibitor questions
TCGA Cotton Trade Show 2027 questions exhibitors ask
When is the TCGA Gin Show 2027?
April 1–2, 2027, in Lubbock, Texas, per the Texas Cotton Ginners' Association. TCGA has not posted the 2027 venue or hours on its trade show page, so both are not confirmed yet.
Where is the TCGA Cotton Trade Show held?
In Lubbock. The 2027 venue is not confirmed yet; TCGA's 2026 show, its 118th, was at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on 6th Street, with the awards dinner at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center.
How much does a booth at the TCGA show cost?
Indoor space tops out at $375 for 10×10, $750 for 20×10, $1,025 for 30×10, $825 for 20×20, $1,100 for 30×20 and $1,525 for 40×20, per TCGA's posted maximum rates; card payments add 4%.
How much is outdoor exhibit space at the TCGA show?
$0.45 per sq. ft. under 500 sq. ft., $0.35 from 500 to 1,250 sq. ft. and $0.25 above 1,250 sq. ft., per TCGA's posted maximum rates. Heavy machinery is shown outdoors.
Who is the decorator for the TCGA Cotton Trade Show?
Southwest Exposition Services of Lubbock, 806-763-3578. Furnishings not owned by the exhibitor must come from them, and they handle shipping information and receiving, per TCGA's rules.
What is included with a TCGA booth?
Drapes and divider partitions are included in the rental, with no color substitutions; tables and chairs are not and are rented from Southwest Exposition Services or brought by the exhibitor, per TCGA's Addendum B.
What were the TCGA trade show hours in 2026?
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., per TCGA's 2026 schedule. The 2027 hours are not confirmed yet.
Can we run machinery or bring cotton bales into the hall?
Not without approval: TCGA's 2026 rules followed City of Lubbock fire rules that ban fuel-operated machinery and bales of cotton without the Fire Marshal's approval, and ask for safety data sheets for any chemical.
What else happens during TCGA show week?
In 2026: the Southwest Ginner School at the USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory, a golf tournament, a member reception, a domino tournament, the Taste of Lubbock party for all show attendees and the TCGA Awards Dinner.
What is the difference between the TCGA show and the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show?
The TCGA show is a gin-focused show for the Texas cotton industry in Lubbock; the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis mixes farm equipment with gin suppliers for the Mid-South. Choose TCGA to reach Texas gins.
Can Purple build our TCGA booth in Lubbock?
Yes. Our Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY shop builds and prints the indoor booth and the lot signage, we book Southwest Exposition Services, and our project manager runs the Lubbock install with the labor the venue requires.
Before you sign for TCGA Cotton Trade Show
Five things to ask every builder quoting TCGA Cotton Trade Show:
- Will the booth stay at partition height, as TCGA's rules required in 2026?
- Can you make outdoor lot signs that hold up to Lubbock spring wind without staking into the lot?
- Will you book Southwest Exposition Services for furnishings, receiving and any equipment-door move?
- Can you deliver a silent video loop with captions, since music and audio were banned?
- Can you store the booth after Lubbock and send it to the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show?
What TCGA Cotton Trade Show exhibitors ask us
Space costs a few hundred dollars. Why spend on a build? Because the floor is mostly drape and tables, a clean, lit booth stands out and can win Best Booth. A modest rental frame with good graphics fits a show where the space itself is cheap.
The 2027 venue is not posted. Can we plan? Yes. The dates are set, the decorator is Southwest Exposition Services, and the 2026 rules show what the hall allows. We design to partition height and confirm the details when TCGA posts the 2027 venue.
Indoor booth, outdoor lot or both? Heavy machinery goes outside at $0.25 to $0.45 per square foot; parts and controls sell better indoors. Machinery makers usually do both and link them with signage.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your TCGA Cotton Trade Show booth
What happens next
- We reply within one business day with questions about your products, goals and TCGA Cotton Trade Show footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed TCGA Cotton Trade Show proposal. Each TCGA Cotton Trade Show fee listed upfront and in full, on paper.
- In 30–45 days we build it, ship it to the advance warehouse and install it before the hall opens.