The questions we get asked most.
How much does it cost to attend?$25 if you register by May 31, 2026. The price rises the longer you wait.
| When you register | Price per badge |
|---|---|
| Through May 31, 2026 (Super Early) | $25 |
| June 1 to September 10 (Early Bird) | $30 |
| September 11 to October 19 (Advance) | $60 |
| Show week, October 20 to 23 (Onsite) | $120 |
This is a 3-day pass covering both Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America. There are no one-day passes. It includes the show floor, most featured events, and free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
The rates above apply to contractors, landscape professionals, dealers, retailers, and distributors. One exception:
Equip is a trade show for the green industry, not a public event.
It is open to contractors, landscape professionals, dealers, retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. Ad agencies and media-sales roles are not admitted as attendees.
Yes, if they register, pay, and are industry affiliated.
Industry affiliated includes a spouse or family member of a registrant. Guests get the same show access and upgrades as the primary registrant.
Three show days, free parking, and most featured events (Opening Reception, Keynote, 4th Street Live! concert, and more). See At the Show for the full event lineup. Some add-ons (the 5K, Dealer Breakfast, paid education) cost extra and are shown during registration.
October 20 to 23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Tuesday, Oct 20 is the Welcome Reception. The show floor runs Wednesday through Friday. Future shows: 2027 and 2028 in Louisville, 2029 in Orlando, 2030 back in Kentucky.
| Day | Indoor Trade Show | Outdoor Demo Yard |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | Dealer & Media Preview 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; All Attendees 12 to 5 p.m. | 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
The largest show in the industry for outdoor power equipment, landscaping, and hardscape, with nearly 190 product categories on the floor and co-located with Hardscape North America. Deepest areas: mowing and lawn maintenance, landscaping and hardscape tools, compact equipment and vehicles, and arborist and tree care. See the 2026 exhibitor list.
Call (502) 536-7050 during business hours. Live agents are not available outside business hours.
If Equip isn't worth the trip, we'll refund your fee and cover next year's badge.
If by closing day you can't name one product, person, or idea worth the trip, stop by the Staff Office on your way out of the show. We'll refund your registration fee and cover next year's badge.