Join Us In October
October 21-24, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky
Equip Exposition is the annual event dedicated to growing landscapers’, hardscapers’, manufacturers’, and dealers’ businesses. Find the latest and greatest products across 1,000 exhibits and pit them against each other. That's why they call us the proving ground.
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“Equip Expo has evolved into a unique, week-long experience for a range of interconnected businesses including outdoor power equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, tree care, design, lighting, irrigation and more,” says Kris Kiser, President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages the trade show. “And just like our industry is ever-evolving, so is the trade show that serves them.”
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What is Equip Exposition?
Every October, thousands of landscapers, hardscapers, manufacturers, contractors, and dealers travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to network with other professionals and to test-drive the latest products in an unmatched environment. This four-day event, featuring 1,000 exhibits and hundreds of educational opportunities, will provide each attendee with new ideas, better techniques, and hands-on demos of cutting-edge products, tools, software, and strategies from innovative suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers. That's the power of Equip Expo.
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The 'Equip Expo' Difference
Make just one trip to Equip Expo, and you will find a breakthrough for your business. We pride ourselves on being the home of innovative products and some of the most well-known brands in the industry. Go hands-on demo mode in our 30 Acre Outdoor Demo Yard to test products for yourself, or visit the indoor exhibits to get your questions answered. Each of our 1,000 exhibits hosts product professionals prepared to answer your questions.
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Where the People Go to Grow
Equip Expo Education Tracks are customizable so that you can POWER-UP your business and your crew. That's above and beyond the products you discover at the show. Our Education Center offers classes on growing your team, expanding your service line, marketing your business, boosting your customer base, and strategies to increase your bottom line. Equip Expo is a top-tier event connecting outdoor professionals in the industry so they can grow together. All attendees are provided the opportunity to invest in education and gain a competitive edge through our paid classroom sessions and free keynote-style education.
Equip Schedule | October 21-24, 2025
TUESDAY
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Churchill Downs
*No Trade Show
Visit the exhibit hall starting Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY
Mulligan's 5k Fun Run & Walk
6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
West Wing Early Opening
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m.
Indoor Trade Show
Dealer & Media Preview:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
All Attendees:
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Outdoor Demo
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
4th Street Party
7:30 p.m.
ft. The Crashers
THURSDAY
The Morning Show at Expo
8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m
Indoor Trade Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m
Outdoor Demo
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mulligan's Mutt Madness
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ENERGIZE
2 p.m. – 3 p.m
Women's Leadership Reception
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Big & Rich Concert ft. Gretchen Wilson
Kentucky International Convention Center
7 p.m.
FRIDAY
Indoor Trade Show
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Outdoor Demo
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Attendee Tickets
Seasonal Savings
$25
2024 - May 31
- Education Sessions - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $129
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Early Bird Pricing
$30
June 1 - September 4
- Education Sessions - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $129
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Pre-Registration
$60
September 5 - October 19
- Education Workshop - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $129
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Registration
$120
October 20 - 24
- Education Workshop - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $129
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
The earlier you register, the more you save! Every registration includes three days of trade show admission, the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, our Thursday Concert, and free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Join us for our 100+ events and education sessions to grow your team. Admission to Equip Exposition's show floor and outdoor demonstration area is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. Must be 16 or older with a valid driver's license to demo.
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Each year, Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America provide the best opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about. To stay equipped with the latest news about Equip Exposition, see below!
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Housing Blocks Open for Equip Exposition 2025
Feb 03, 2025
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, announces housing blocks have opened for industry members wishing to attend the 2025 show. Louisville Tourism is the official housing provider. Booking details can be found on the Equip Expo website.
Blockbuster Trade Show Equip Exposition Rolls Out New Plans for 2025 Show
Jan 22, 2025
This October, Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, will unveil several new features for the award-winning trade show, including new equipment categories, top-notch entertainment and more. From October 21 to 24, 2025, thousands of landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers will gather at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) in Louisville for the largest event of their industry.