Equip Exposition – the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition – will be held October 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), in Louisville, Ky., and will offer plenty of new experiences.
“Equip Expo truly is a show that grows and evolves,” said Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) which owns the show. “If you’re a landscape contractor, outdoor power equipment dealer, or a manufacturer, it’s the place to be every October.”
Things to see and do at Equip Expo include:
- Mow, dig, mulch, saw and more with the latest outdoor power equipment in the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard.
- See the latest and greatest outdoor power equipment at the New Product Showcase, returning in 2024 to the West Wing.
- Take a ride around the UTV Test Track on one of the latest vehicles.
- Pilot a drone in the Drone Zone and take steps to implement this technology in your business.
- Test the latest hardware and software.
- Learn about transitioning to battery-powered equipment.
- Grow with the best in irrigation.
- Plow into the newest snow removal equipment and supplies showcased at Equip.
- Be inspired to learn new ways to grow your business.
- Go home with valuable education and certification credits.
- Improve your marketing, hiring, sales, leadership and more from the industry’s leading voices.
- Develop leadership among your crew at worker-to-leader workshops offered in both English and Spanish.
- Unlock the latest in accessories for your outdoor power equipment.
- Win money, prizes, or equipment from exhibitors offering giveaways during the show. There’s a daily $1,000+ giveaway in the West Wing.
- Recharge at the Echo Means Business social media lounge.
- Give back by helping stuff backpacks for the Blessing in a Backpack program on Thursday, October 17 from 11:30 to 1:00 pm in the West Wing provided in partnership with Hunter Industries.
- Meet up with peers at the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, the home of the prestigious Kentucky Derby.
- Walk the indoor exhibit hall to talk one-on-one with the manufacturers who design and build the equipment you rely on.
- Connect at the Women’s Reception.
- Network at the Wednesday Happy Hour with The Crashers in Freedom Hall.
- Hang out in the West Wing in Mulligan’s Garden Park, the Drone Zone, or check out Pod-Row after getting a bite to eat.
- Jam out to Trace Adkins at the KFC Yum! Center during Equip’s incredible arena concert.
- Take a swing at the Equip Golf Experience in the West Wing.
- Meet celebrity spokesdog Mutt Mulligan at Mutt Madness on Thursday and snap your photo with her.
- Adopt a dog from the Kentucky Humane Society at Mulligan’s Mutt Madness in the West Wing and give it a fur-ever home, joining the TurfMutt Howl of Fame Alumni group.
- Run or walk at Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk over the beautiful Ohio River.
- Pop by the Louisville Tourism booth for information on the city’s 2,500 restaurants and 90 attractions.
- Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, the Louisville Zoo and/or the Kentucky Science Center while visiting Louisville.