The LARGEST Show for Your Industry — GIE+EXPO 2009
What sets GIE+EXPO apart from all other shows for your industry? The 19–acre outdoor demonstration area! It is adjacent to the indoor exhibits, within easy walking distance and open throughout the show. About 125 of the show's 600 exhibiting companies will supplement their indoor booths with two days of demos. Inside the Kentucky Exposition Center, the show will cover about 500,000 sq. ft.
The Industry's Largest Showcase For:
Outdoor power equipment, distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use
Lawn and garden products/ outdoor leisure items, distributed through home centers, dealers and retailers
Light construction and landscape equipment used by general contractors, landscapers, golf course superintendents and parks & recreation crews.
Special Events and Features
Free GIE+EXPO Concerts
Join your industry colleagues at 4th Street Live! in
downtown Louisville for the free GIE+EXPO Concerts –
Thursday, Oct. 29 – The Briggs Bluesbusters take the stage at 6:30 p.m. with headliner Eddie Money performing at 8:00 p.m. Presented by Briggs & Stratton.
Friday Oct. 30 – The Grass Roots will open at 7:00 p.m. Stay for the industry Street Party featuring the Blues Brothers Revue at 9:00 p.m. Presented by Ariens, Gravely and Stens.
New Products Arena
Manufacturers' newest products will be displayed side-by-side on pedestals in the New Products Arena. This year, for the first time, sit in on press conferences and product launches, to be held on the Arena's stage on the show floor.
Trucks of the Industry Giveaway
Sponsored by Turf magazine and Power Equipment Trade magazine, the Trucks of the Industry Giveaway will award one lucky winner with a $5,000 prize.
Virtual Marketplace
Plan your visit to the show by searching for companies' booth locations, products, specials, websites, etc. – all available on GIE+EXPO's new Virtual Marketplace.
Fly to the Caribbean
Compliments of Ariens, American Airlines and GIE+EXPO – Register online today and enter to win Flight Certificates to anywhere in the Caribbean that American Airlines flies. Two ways to win!
Education for Everyone
Dealer Experience
Green Industry Conference
PGMS School of Grounds Management
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