Exhibiting at PHCC San Diego's 2027 show puts your booth, your logo, and your team directly in front of the exact people who buy what you sell. Here's everything you need to know about exhibiting at San Diego's largest one-day plumbing, heating, and cooling trade show.
PHCC San Diego promotes the show through online marketing, direct outreach, media partnerships, and local supply house collaborations — your name reaches thousands before doors open on January 30, 2027. Here's who you'll be reaching:
If your product or service fits anywhere on that list, your ideal customer is already walking the floor at the Trades Expo.
Every package includes a booth, plus a set of marketing perks that grow with each tier. Pricing shows both the PHCC member rate and the open rate.
| What's Included | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Size | 20x20 or 10x40 | 10x20 | 10x20 | 10x10 |
| Member Price | $7,500 | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Open Rate | $8,500 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| Signage Placement | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Social Media Promotion | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Expo Program Ad | Full Page | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page |
| Promotional Material Presence | Significant, across all material | Significant, in all material | In all material | In all material |
| T-Shirt Logo Placement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Primary placement |
| Bingo Card Logo Placement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Primary placement |
| Expo Shirt | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lunch Provided | Up to 8 people | Up to 4 people | Up to 4 people | Up to 2 people |
Save $500 on Silver, Gold, and Bronze packages when you sign up between August 1 and September 30. Gold spots are limited — lock yours in early.
Not ready for a full package? You can still exhibit at the Trades Expo with a standalone booth rental.
| Booth Option | Member Rate | Open Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10x10 Single Booth | $1,700 | $2,700 |
| 20x10 Double Booth | $2,700 | $3,700 |
| 30x10 Triple Booth | $3,700 | $4,700 |
| 20x20 Booth Block | $4,700 | $5,700 |
| Commercial Truck Space (booth included, fits 2–3 vehicles, no curtaining, tables/chairs optional) | $3,500 | $4,500 |
Save $200 on booth rentals and $300 on commercial truck space when you book between August 1 and September 30.
Want extra exposure beyond your booth? Add these a la carte options to any package.
| Add-On | Member Rate | Open Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page Program Ad | $400 | $500 |
| Half Page Program Ad | $250 | $350 |
| Quarter Page Program Ad | $150 | $250 |
| T-Shirt Logo Placement | $150 | $250 |
| Bingo Card Logo Placement & Exposure | $100 | $250 |
For every 100 square feet reserved: one 8-foot table, 2 chairs, 2 t-shirts while supplies last, 2 lunch tickets, pipe and drape, and a wastebasket. Every booth also gets a listing in the online exhibitor directory (up to 500 characters).
Electricity is not included in your booth rental. It must be ordered separately through Edlen Electrical, the official electrical services provider for the venue.
Platinum and Gold exhibitors get priority booth selection ahead of Silver and Bronze, so the earlier you sign up, the better your pick of location.
Floor map coming soon
We will share the full Trades Expo floor map here as soon as it is ready, so you can pick your exact spot on the show floor.
An all-day apprenticeship contest, technical seminars and trainings, and free shirts and bingo card prizes for attendees keep foot traffic at your booth strong from open to close.
Licensed C-36 plumbing and C-20 HVAC businesses recognized by the California Contractors State License Board, many active in PHCC San Diego and the PHCC National Association since 1883.
Show day works best as one part of a bigger plan. A few ways to make the most of it:
Spots fill up fast, especially at the Platinum and Gold level — those tiers are limited and come with priority booth selection.
