The winning streak rolled on for Equip Exposition.
The annual international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition once again broke attendance records for the 2024 event that took place Oct. 15-18 in Louisville, Ky., with more than 28,500 registrants attending. The sold-out trade show featured more than 1.2 million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, making Equip Expo one of the largest trade shows in the country.
This year marked the third straight year of attendance growth for the event after setting records in 2022 (25,000) and 2023 (27,000).
“Equip is bigger and better every year in new ways,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which has owned and managed the trade show outright since 2022. “As the industry grows and expands, we are helping people grow their businesses and keep up with the latest trends.”
The event also featured a host of educational opportunities, including a series of 14 sessions presented by Landscape Management that attracted nearly 1,000 attendees. This was the third year LM partnered with Equip Expo to present education focused on landscape contractors and lawn care operators.
“The education classes at Equip Exposition offer extraordinary opportunities for growth, arming attendees with the knowledge and skills to thrive,” says Bill Roddy, LM publisher. “Landscape Management is honored to provide these learning opportunities that help drive growth and innovation in our industry.”
This year’s attendees enjoyed a keynote address from This Old House host and home improvement expert Kevin O’Connor, sponsored by Kress. They also took in the second-ever arena concert at the KFC Yum! Center featuring Trace Adkins, sponsored by Senix, Toro, Bobcat and Gravely, and a Welcome Reception at iconic Churchill Downs, sponsored by CAT.
Here’s a look at some of the sights and scenes from Equip Expo 2024.
