Grow your business and network at this epic, once-a-year trade show
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Equip Exposition, the industry's largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, announces this year's top 15 experiences and education opportunities at this year's show held October 20 to 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
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