Direct Trade Show Booth & Custom Display Supplier ($115 – $5,600)
Skip the 45% exhibit broker markup. NXT Stage is a direct Southern California trade show booth supplier for turnkey 10x10, 10x20 & 20x20 booth rentals ($650–$5,600), 48–72hr custom-printed SEG lightboxes & tension fabric displays ($115–$1,250 — yours to keep), and custom 20x20–50x50+ architectural millwork builds.
Direct Trade Show Booth Supplier vs. Traditional Exhibit Broker
| Supplier Criteria | NXT Stage (Direct Supplier) | Traditional Exhibit Agency / Broker |
|---|---|---|
| 10x10 Turnkey Booth Rental | $650 – $1,100 Published Flat Rate | $1,650 – $2,850+ (Hidden Broker Markup) |
| 10x20 Solid-Wall Booth Rental | $1,200 – $3,200 Published Flat Rate | $3,100 – $8,900+ |
| 20x20 Open Island Booth Rental | $5,600 Published Flat Rate | $15,500+ |
| 10ft LED Backlit SEG Display (Buy & Keep) | $845 Direct ($718 w/ 15% Bundle) | $1,790+ |
| Print Production Turnaround | 48–72 Hours In-House (California) | 2–4 Weeks Outsourced |
| 10x10 Crate Weight & Venue Drayage | 65–185 lbs (2 CWT Minimum = ~$370) | 800–1,200 lbs (8–12 CWT = $1,480–$2,220+) |
1. Turnkey Trade Show Booth Rental Fleet
Every rental package includes structural walls or pop-up frame, custom-printed graphics, a reception counter, and LED overhead lighting.
| Booth Model | Footprint | Wall System | Weight / CWT | Setup Time | Direct Price | Agency Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NXT PopUp 10x10 | 10x10 | Quick-Assembly Pop-Up Frame + Wrinkle-Free Fabric Wall | 72 lbs (2 CWT) | ~25 Mins | $650 | |
| The NXT Base 10x10 | 10x10 | 2.25" Insulated MDF/Foam SIP Walls + Interlocking Flush Hardware | 510 lbs (6 CWT) | ~60 Mins | $1,150 | |
| The NXT Plus 10x10 | 10x10 | Reinforced 2.25" Solid SIP Walls + Built-In 50" TV Mount | 520 lbs (6 CWT) | ~75 Mins | $1,300 | |
| The NXT Corner Retail 10x10 | 10x10 | Open-Corner 10'×8' L-Wall (1'+4'+4'+1' Backwall) + 4 Retail Shelves | 465 lbs (5 CWT) | ~75 Mins | $1,450 | |
| The NXT Glow 10x10 | 10x10 | 10' LED-Lit Wall (4'+2'+4' Panels) + Shaped 4' Angled Side Wings | 510 lbs (6 CWT) | ~60 Mins | $1,550 | |
| The NXT PopUp Plus 10x20 | 10x20 | 20ft Quick-Assembly Pop-Up Frame + Stretch Fabric Wall | 134 lbs (2 CWT) | ~40 Mins | $1,200 | |
| The NXT Pro 10x20 | 10x20 | 20ft Solid 2.25" SIP Walls + Product Shelves + Dual TV Mounts | 755 lbs (8 CWT) | ~2 Hours | $2,950 | |
| The NXT Ultra 10x20 | 10x20 | 20ft Solid 2.25" SIP Walls + 4' × 4' Walk-In Lockable Storage Room | 725 lbs (8 CWT) | ~2.5 Hours | $3,150 | |
| The NXT Executive Lounge 10x20 | 10x20 | 20'×8' Modular Backwall (1'+4'+4'+2'+4'+4'+1') + 8' Lounge Divider + Stepped Wings | 760 lbs (8 CWT) | ~2.5 Hours | $3,350 | |
| The NXT Glow Pro 10x20 | 10x20 | Six 8' × 3'4" LED Illuminated Modules (20'×8') + Two 8'×4' Return Wings | 690 lbs (7 CWT) | ~75 Mins | $3,550 | |
| The NXT Max 10x20 | 10x20 | Five 8'×4' Modular SIP Bays: 4'×4' Walk-In Closet + 16' Shelving & TV Backwall | 825 lbs (9 CWT) | ~2.5 Hours | $3,750 | |
| The NXT Pinwheel 20x20 | 20x20 | 4' × 4' × 8' Center Storage Closet + Four 8' × 4' Radiating Wing Panels + 4 Counters | 1010 lbs (11 CWT) | ~3.5 Hours | $4,200 | |
| The NXT Island 20x20 | 20x20 | 360° Open Island + Four 8' × 4' Demo Stations + Center Lounge | 1070 lbs (11 CWT) | ~4.5 Hours | $5,200 | |
| The NXT Summit VIP Island 20x20 | 20x20 | Enclosed 8' × 8' × 8' Center Conference Room (Eight 8' × 4' Panels) + 4 Corner Demo Kiosks | 1300 lbs (13 CWT) | ~5.5 Hours | $6,200 |
2. Custom-Printed Trade Show Display Supplies ($115 – $1,250 • Yours to Keep)
Printed in 48–72 hours using dye-sublimation and UV stay-flat media. Bundle any 2+ supplies with a booth rental for an automatic 15% discount.
| Display Product | Category | Dimensions | Weight | Direct Price | 15% Bundle Price | Agency Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ft SEG Fabric Stand | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 36" W × 90" H × 1.6" D | 14 lbs | $165 | $140 | |
| 10ft SEG Fabric Display | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 118" W × 90" H × 1.6" D | 34 lbs | $475 | $404 | |
| 20ft SEG Fabric Wall | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 236" W × 89" H × 1.6" D | 64 lbs | $895 | $761 | |
| 8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 94" W × 89" H × 12" D | 48 lbs | $1190 | $1012 | |
| 10ft Backlit SEG Wall | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 118" W × 90" H × 4.7" D | 56 lbs | $1250 | $1063 | |
| Straight Tension Fabric Wall | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 116" W × 90" H (Available in 8ft, 10ft & 20ft) | 26 lbs | $525 | $446 | |
| Curved Tension Fabric Wall | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 114" W × 89" H × 24" Curved Depth (6ft, 8ft or 10ft) | 24 lbs | $465 | $395 | |
| Velcro Pop-Up Fabric Wall | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 118" W × 89" H × 12" D (8ft or 10ft Accordion Frame) | 31 lbs | $615 | $523 | |
| Hard-Case Podium & Wrap | Podiums & LED Lights | 37" W × 37" H × 20" D (Assembled Counter) | 28 lbs | $425 | $361 | |
| 33"×81" Deluxe Retractable | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 33" W × 81" H (Single-Sided or Double-Sided) | 11 lbs | $125 | $106 | |
| Standard Retractable Stand | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 33" W × 81" H (Also in 23"×66", 24"×81" & 47"×81") | 7 lbs | $89 | $76 | |
| SD Wide Retractable (36"–60") | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 36" W × 92" H (Also available in 48"×92" & 60"×92") | 14 lbs | $165 | $140 | |
| 36"×90" Fabric Totem Stand | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 36" W × 90" H (Also available in 48" W × 90" H) | 15 lbs | $210 | $179 | |
| X-Stand / Tabletop Banner | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 24" W × 63" H X-Stand (Also 32"×71" & 11.5"×17.5" Tabletop) | 4 lbs | $55 | $47 | |
| Box-Fitted Table Cover | Custom Table Covers | 6ft (72"L) or 8ft (96"L) × 30"W × 29"H (3-Sided or 4-Sided) | 5 lbs | $125 | $106 | |
| Classic Draped Table Throw | Custom Table Covers | Available in 4ft (48"L), 6ft (72"L) & 8ft (96"L) • 3-Sided or 4-Sided | 5 lbs | $115 | $98 | |
| Stretch Spandex Table Cover | Custom Table Covers | 6ft (72"L) or 8ft (96"L) × 30"W × 29"H (Contoured Stretch) | 5 lbs | $195 | $166 | |
| Round Cocktail Table Cover | Custom Table Covers | 30"–36" Round × 42" Bar Height or 30" Standard Height | 4 lbs | $145 | $123 | |
| Custom Table Runner | Custom Table Covers | 24"W, 30"W, 36"W or 60"W × 84"L (+ Optional Solid Throw Combo) | 2 lbs | $49 | $42 | |
| 2× C-Clamp LED Lights | Podiums & LED Lights | 19" Arm Reach × 5.5" Wide LED Head (Set of 2) | 3 lbs | $185 | $157 | |
| 10'×8' Step & Repeat Wall | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 10'×8' (120"×96") • Also Adjustable to 8'×8' & 9'×8' | 22 lbs | $285 | $242 | |
| Custom Event Tent (10x10–10x20) | Custom Event Tents & Flags | 10'×10' (Also in 10'×15' & 10'×20' + Full/Half Walls) | 46 lbs | $560 | $476 | |
| Feather / Teardrop Flag Kit | Custom Event Tents & Flags | 9ft, 10.5ft, 14ft or 18ft (Single-Sided or Double-Sided) | 9 lbs | $115 | $98 | |
| Rectangle Blade Flag Kit | Custom Event Tents & Flags | 8.5ft (Small), 11.8ft (Medium) or 15ft (Large) • Single or Double-Sided | 11 lbs | $155 | $132 | |
| Wall-Mount SEG Frame Kit | SEG Lightboxes & Walls | 24"×36", 36"×48" or 48"×72" (Matte Black Anodized SEG Frame) | 6 lbs | $85 | $72 | |
| Signicade Deluxe A-Frame | Custom Event Tents & Flags | 24" W × 36" H Graphic Panels (White/Black Signicade or Metal Frame) | 20 lbs | $135 | $115 | |
| Custom Hanging Banner | Banner Stands & Backdrops | 3'×6', 4'×8' or 4'×10' (13oz Vinyl, 18oz Blockout or 9oz Dye-Sub Fabric) | 4 lbs | $79 | $67 | |
| Custom Staff Embroidered Polos | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 6-Pack Staff Kit (Assorted S–3XL • Left-Chest Embroidery) | 4 lbs | $210 | $179 | |
| Custom Event Crew & Promo Tees | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 25-Pack Custom Tees (4.2oz Airlume Combed Ring-Spun Cotton) | 10 lbs | $325 | $276 | |
| Custom Canvas Event Tote Bags | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 50-Pack Canvas Totes (15" W × 16" H • 10oz Heavy Cotton Canvas) | 16 lbs | $345 | $293 | |
| 20oz Custom Insulated Tumblers | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 25-Pack 20oz Double-Wall Stainless Tumblers w/ Slider Lid | 22 lbs | $425 | $361 | |
| Custom Embroidered Hats & Caps | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 12-Pack Custom Embroidered Caps (Structured 6-Panel Snapback or Dad Cap) | 5 lbs | $240 | $204 | |
| Custom VIP & Staff Fleece Hoodies | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 12-Pack Custom Fleece Hoodies (8.5oz Ring-Spun Cotton/Poly Fleece • S–3XL) | 15 lbs | $465 | $395 | |
| Custom Swag Cinch Packs & Lanyards | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 50-Pack Custom Event Swag Cinch Packs or 3/4" × 36" Dye-Sub Lanyards | 4 lbs | $145 | $123 | |
| Custom Hardcover VIP Notebooks | Booth Swag & Staff Apparel | 25-Pack 5.5" × 8.5" Soft-Touch Hardcover Journals (160 Lined Ivory Pages) | 18 lbs | $295 | $251 |
16 Major US Convention Center Hubs
Check union DIY setup rules, marshaling yard addresses, and official CWT drayage rates before shipping your booth:
- Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) (Las Vegas, NV) — ~$185/CWT →
- The Venetian Expo Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) — ~$195/CWT →
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV) — ~$192/CWT →
- Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, CA) — ~$175/CWT →
- Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, CA) — ~$180/CWT →
- Moscone Center San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) — ~$225/CWT →
- San Diego Convention Center (San Diego, CA) — ~$178/CWT →
- McCormick Place Chicago (Chicago, IL) — ~$215/CWT →
- Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (Orlando, FL) — ~$162/CWT →
- Javits Center New York (New York, NY) — ~$245/CWT →
Local Trade Show Booth Supplier Guides by City
Explore regional trade show calendars, local union labor tiers, and direct freight transit times from Southern California:
- Las Vegas, NV Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- Anaheim, CA Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- Los Angeles, CA Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- San Francisco, CA Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- San Diego, CA Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- Orlando, FL Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- Chicago, IL Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
- New York & Austin, NY / TX Trade Show Booth Supplier Hub →
Trade Show Booth Supplier FAQs
What is the difference between a direct trade show booth supplier and an exhibit agency?
Most traditional exhibit agencies act as middleman brokers that outsource booth fabrication and dye-sublimation printing while adding a 40%–65% markup. As a direct Southern California trade show booth and display supplier, NXT Stage publishes flat-rate rental pricing ($650–$5,600) and direct display & swag pricing ($39–$2,580) with 0% broker commission.
Does NXT Stage supply both trade show booth rentals and purchased display hardware?
Yes. We supply 7 turnkey modular and solid-wall booth rental packages across 10x10, 10x20, and 20x20 footprints ($650–$5,600), 35 custom-printed display, signage, and branded booth swag products that are yours to own and reuse ($39–$2,580, with an automatic 15% discount when bundling 2+ items), and custom 20x20–50x50+ island millwork builds.
How fast can NXT Stage print and ship trade show booths and displays?
Custom dye-sublimated SEG lightboxes, tension fabric backwalls, retractable banner stands, and table covers are printed in 48–72 hours. Turnkey rental booths are pre-staged in our Southern California facility for direct freight dispatch to Las Vegas, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Orlando, Chicago, New York, Austin, Dallas, and nationwide.
How do NXT Stage booth weights reduce convention center drayage costs?
Legacy wood-crated agency booths often weigh 1,200+ lbs (12 CWT), costing $2,200+ in Freeman or GES material handling alone. NXT Stage engineered lightweight 65–185 lb 10x10 kits (2 CWT minimum) and 115–380 lb 10x20 systems so exhibitors save $900–$2,100+ per show on venue drayage.