
Each year, GIE+EXPO features contests and giveaways to give back to attendees. The 2017 show will provide attendees with at least 10 giveaway opportunities hosted by dealers, equipment vendors and others.
The following are details on some of the contests and giveaways that will be offered before and during this year’s GIE+EXPO:
$20,000 UTV Giveaway
Attendees can enter this contest for the chance to win $20,000 toward their choice of UTVs manufactured by one of the participating UTV Giveaway sponsors. Entries will be mailed with attendee badges. Participants can check out the vehicles on display and submit their entries at the new UTV Corral on the front porch of the South Wing Lobby B before noon Friday, Oct. 20. Winners must be registered event attendees, but they do not need to be present at the drawing to win. The drawing will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 20.
Fabulous Friday $10,000 Giveaway
This giveaway, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, is open to all show registrants. Every show registrant receives an entry form and instructions for entering along with their badge. A winner will be selected on Friday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Participants must be present at that time to win.
Travel Prize Package
Attendees who book a hotel online through the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Book Your Stay program will automatically be entered for a chance to win a travel prize package, including one complimentary hotel suite, two personalized bourbon bottles for the winner and a guest, two restaurant gift cards and more. The winner will be contacted one week prior to GIE+EXPO 2017.
Cub Cadet Pro Z Giveaway
The Pro Z 900 serves as the flagship series of Cub Cadet’s commercial zero-turn mowers. Visit the Cub Cadet booth #5116 for a chance to win this mower.
Franklin Equipment Giveaway
Franklin Equipment wants to give away a 20-inch Wacker Newson Plate Compactor. Attendees can stop by booth #5231 to sign up for a chance to win.
Gravely Mower Giveaway
Gravely, an Ariens Company brand, plans to give away a PT260 zero-turn mower. Attendees can bring the entry they received at registration to the Ariens and Gravely booth at #7120 on Thursday, Oct. 19, or Friday, Oct. 20.
Invite a Friend and Win an iPad
Register online and then send an online invitation to a friend. If that friend registers, you are eligible for the iPad drawing. Instructions will be included in the registration email, and the winner will be announced at GIE+EXPO.
Mason-Lite Fireplaces Giveaway
Mason-Lite Fireplaces will give away a free fireplace with brick panels and two feet of chimney. Attendees can stop by booth #24022 to enter throughout the show.
Mean Green Mowers Giveaway
Mean Green Mowers plans to give away a Nemesis electric zero-turn mower. Attendees can stop by booth #21090 to enter throughout the show.
STIHL $5,000 Dealer Giveaway
One lucky dealer attendee will win this prize during the free Dealer Day Welcome Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Worldlawn Power Equipment Giveaway
Worldlawn Popwer Equipment is giving away the new Venom 32” compact stand-on unit. Attendees can stop by booth #7034 to enter.
To register for the show, click here.

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