40 Years in Louisville
Louisville is home to your industry's trade show. If you're looking for a place to stay during the show you're in luck. There are a variety of hotels and lodging options to choose from, each with its own unique charm.
Book HotelBeware of Pirate Housing Companies
The Louisville Housing Bureau is the official hotel reservation company for Equip Exposition. If a company other than the Louisville Housing Bureau contacts you, please contact Equip Expositions at (844)-770-2963. Show Management works to prevent the unauthorized solicitation of Equip Exposition exhibitors and attendees and will pursue these companies to prevent further contact.
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The Louisville Housing Bureau are accepting reservations. Book through our official provider to enter prize drawings.
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Driving Directions
The Kentucky Exposition Center is located at the junction of I-65 and I-264 (937 Phillips Lane) in Louisville.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Hotels on the Shuttle Route
Need to find a hotel that is on the shuttle route for Equip Expo? Look no further than this list.
2024 Shuttle Route
Easy to Get To. Easy to Navigate.
As the 16th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville is home to over 90 attractions, 17,000 hotel rooms and 2,500 restaurants. Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Greater Louisville is easily accessible and within a day's drive of nearly half of the nation's population. The Louisville International Airport (SDF), only seven minutes from downtown, handles nearly 100 flights per day and offers easy access to the Kentucky Exposition Center.
You Could Win Something Big
Booking Now Has Its Benefits
Attendees/Exhibitors who reserve their rooms through the official housing provider will be entered into prize drawings. Prizes may range from a Louisville Gift Basket, personalized Bourbon Bottles to a complimentary hotel room during your stay. Use either method to make your reservation, and you are automatically entered into the drawing. All reservations must be entered by midnight EDT on September 30, 2025. Canceled reservations will be ineligible. The winners will be announced and contacted via email one week before Equip Exposition.
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.