Louisville, Ky. – October 02, 2026 -- Equip Exposition has been named the third-largest trade show in the United States at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit, a recognition tied to five consecutive years of sold-out exhibit space.
Show floor sells out months ahead for fifth straight year
Available exhibit space has sold out earlier each year since 2022, when the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) took the show in-house and rebranded it. Last year's event drew 30,000 registered contractors, dealers and manufacturers across 1.2 million square feet of indoor and outdoor space.
Landscaper attendance climbs 12%, dealer attendance jumps 17%
In 2025, Equip grew landscaper attendance by 12 percent and dealer attendance by 17 percent year-over-year. "This designation recognizes the incredible strength of Equip's exhibitors and the show's programming," said Kris Kiser, President of OPEI, which owns and manages Equip Exposition.
Trade Show Executive names Equip a finalist in three Grand Award categories
Equip is a 2026 finalist for "The Marketing Genius Award," "The Best Attendee Acquisition Model," and "The Stickiest Show Floor in 2025." Since the 2022 rebrand, the event has received 19 Grand Award nominations, winning "The Greatest Trade Show of 2024," the "Against All Odds Award," "Most Innovative Show," and "Best New Idea."
Event moves to two-city rotation starting 2029
The 2026 edition runs October 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Beginning in 2029, Equip will alternate biannually between Louisville and Orlando, with Orlando hosting in 2029 and 2031, and Louisville retaining its spot in 2030 and every other year after.
Registration priced at $60 before show-day increase
Attendees can register for $60, with the price rising to $120 on October 20, 2026. The event includes a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, a UTV Test Track, and a new Equip Academy education program, alongside sponsored networking events from Caterpillar, the Propane Education & Research Council, and Gravely.