The 2025 edition of Equip Exposition, to be held in Louisville, Ky., October 21-24, will feature new equipment categories, top-notch entertainment and more. “We are always aiming to improve what we can offer attendees, and the excitement around the 2025 show is already high. We’re well ahead in exhibitor space reservations this year over 2024,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, which owns and manages the show.  

But Kiser says power equipment dealers should put Equip Exposition on their calendars early this year because several must-see events and offerings will be on hand, including:

Jesse Cole founder of the wildly-popular baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, is the 2025 keynote speaker, who will inspire attendees to grow their own businesses to new heights. As one of America’s most famous entrepreneurs, Cole will share what it takes to develop a great idea into a brand that people embrace and love, and how to keep creativity flowing for the long haul.

Created just for Equip Exposition, an exclusive small batch bourbon will be made by a Kentucky master distiller. For help in naming the bourbon, Equip welcomes input from attendees and exhibitors though a special naming contest. Suggestions can be made here: https://share.hsforms.com/16o_-rx-eRseDG-zOXey3Lwclhcz

A newly-expanded and re-located UTV Test Track will move this year to a larger area. The relocation frees up additional space in the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, where attendees will test equipment, drive, cut, chop, dig, trench and do more in the re-configured space.

Top-notch entertainers Big & Rich and solo country artist Gretchen Wilson will perform an exclusive concert for show attendees at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Louisville on Thursday evening of the show. The concert, included with admission to Equip Exposition, is a great place to network and provides a load of fun. 

With more than 1.2 million sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, Equip Exposition is a “must see” for dozens of reasons, including the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, unique peer-to-peer networking events, education and technical training offerings both in English and Spanish, high-level speakers and world class entertainment. 

Registration is only $25 through May 31, 2025 at EquipExposition.com.