About this expo
Equip Exposition, previously known as GIE+EXPO, stands as the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition. It is recognized as the largest trade show dedicated to outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction, and landscape equipment. Held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, this event aims to transform the outdoor power equipment industry by providing a dynamic platform for attendees to experience and acquire innovative products and services. The upcoming edition is scheduled for October 20-23, 2026, and is co-located with Hardscape North America.
The exhibition showcases a comprehensive range of core exhibit sectors, including outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction equipment, landscape equipment, hand tools, outdoor living products, hardscape materials and tools, irrigation & water management, turf care & landscape management, and smart landscaping technology. Specific product categories feature mowers, compact equipment, attachments, autonomous landscaping robots, next-gen irrigation systems, UTVs, and drones.
The target audience encompasses a broad spectrum of professionals, such as contractors, dealers, designers, arborists, manufacturers, landscapers, retailers, hardscapers, suppliers, distributors, groundskeeping professionals, and equipment buyers. Exhibitors benefit from a unique value proposition, as 80% of attendees possess final purchasing authority or significant buying influence, primarily attending to source new products. This creates an unparalleled opportunity for face-to-face connections, allowing exhibitors to demonstrate their solutions and cultivate lasting business relationships.
Highlights
5 items- Largest international trade show for outdoor power equipment, landscape, and outdoor living.
- Takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, United States, offering 1.3 million square feet of exhibit space and a 30-acre outdoor demo yard.
- AUMA-listed.
- Co-located with Hardscape North America.
- Featured 28,500 attendees and 943 exhibitors in 2024.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
Equip Exposition is held annually from October 20-23, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, United States.
Who organizes it?+
The event is owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), with Sellers Expositions listed as the organizer.
What industries and products are covered?+
It covers outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction equipment, landscape equipment, outdoor living products, hardscape materials, irrigation, turf care, smart landscaping technology, mowers, compact equipment, attachments, autonomous robots, next-gen irrigation systems, UTVs, and drones.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Attendees can register via equipexposition.com. Exhibitor rates for 2026 vary based on OPEI membership and booth size, starting from $25.60 per square foot for OPEI members.
What are the participation costs for 2026?+
Attendee ticket prices for 2026 are $30 for the Early Bird Rate (June 1 - September 10, 2026), $60 for the Advance Rate (September 11 - October 19, 2026), and $120 for the Standard Rate (October 20 - 23, 2026). Equip Academy costs $170 (2026).