TPIE 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
January 20–22, 2027 · Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 20–22, 2027 · Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
- Exhibit space (paid to Florida Nursery)
- Material handling / drayage, if the TPIE space rate leaves it out
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for TPIE
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Booth space, inline: $14.00 member, $23.45 non-member per sq ft, 2027
- Booth space, island: $16.00 to $16.50 member per sq ft, 20×20 minimum, 2027
- FNGLA membership: $415 to $945 a year by company size
- Drayage: About $165 per cwt, South Florida planning rate 2026
Key dates
- Last day to cancel or reduce TPIE space without losing the full booth fee: November 1, 2026
- Design sign-off with Purple: Early November 2026
- Late October 2026: Booth confirmed; we plan the plant list, tiers and lighting against your space on the TPIE floor plan.
- Before November 1, 2026: Final booth size settled, since FNGLA keeps the full booth fee for cancellations or reductions after November 1.
- Early November 2026: Design sign-off, about ten weeks before move-in; covered-booth engineering plans started if your design has a roof.
- November to December 2026: Production in Fishkill, NY over 30 to 45 days; the notice naming Purple as your installer, with insurance certificates, reaches FNGLA at least 30 days before the show.
- January 18–19, 2027: Move-in 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days: structure on Monday, live plants and grooming on Tuesday while buyers are on the Road Show.
- January 20–22, 2027: Show days and booth judging; dismantle starts only after the 2 p.m. Friday close, then the structure goes to storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Settle final booth size before November 1, 2026, when reductions lose the full fee
- Decide on FNGLA membership before paying for 2027 space
- List plants, trays, containers and any engines, with fuel drained to a quarter tank
- Confirm no artificial or preserved plants are in the display
- Send us plans if your booth has a roof over 200 square feet
- Give FNGLA our contractor details 30 days before the show
- Order vacuuming and crate storage from Expo Convention Contractors
- Book rooms through the TPIE Housing Bureau after registering
Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your TPIE booth. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/tpie/