EXTRA HOURS AND ACRES

Organisers say the Outdoor Demo Yard at this year's Equip Exposition, is newly expanded to nearly 30 acres.

The trade event will be held from October 18th - 21st 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). The show draws thousands of attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors that cover 675,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space in addition to the Outdoor Demo Yard, where attendees can get hands-on to see how the equipment handles and performs before making buying decisions.

“Companies that have never reserved outdoor demonstration areas to show their products are lining up to be outside this year,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns the show.
 
The demo area hours start earlier this year, with additional Wednesday hours from 12pm- 5pm. It' also open on Thursday, October 20 from 9am- 5pm and on Friday, October 21 from 9am-1pm.
 
“As the industry innovates, more technology is being introduced into landscape care and planning. The Outdoor Demo Yard is where you can see and try the newest developments in our industry – from the latest robotic and zero-turn mowers to the toughest UTVs,” said Kris. “Additionally, changing regulations in California are forcing sizable shifts in what equipment can be sold and used, and Equip Exposition is the best place to see and get a hands-on experience with the equipment of the future.”

Also back by popular demand is the UTV Driving Experience, where attendees can drive and compare the latest vehicles while putting them through their paces on curves, hills, rocks, and bumps. Attendees 16 or older with a valid driver’s license will be able to drive alongside a representative of the manufacturer who can answer questions about the vehicle.