Our trade show material options include:
- Eye-catching signs and promotional banners
- Professional displays, booths and table covers
- Custom printed apparel and giveaway items
- Big, bold signage suitable for indoor or outdoor use
- Counter cards and name badges
- Order forms
- Catalogs, brochures, and manuals
- Supplemental materials like CDs or DVDs
- Direct mail and multi-channel campaigns
Some integrated marketing material features include:
- QR codes
- Personalized URLs
- Personalized campaigns
Five tips to rock your trade show
Select a theme. Choose something memorable that relates to your company or sales pitch.
Use special effects and audio/video. Go all out—play a relevant soundtrack, use lighting to highlight key elements, and consider adding a video kit to your display.
Two words… Free stuff. Stock up on logoed promotional items to hand out. Nothing attracts visitors like a free pen, flashlight or backpack.
Try raffles. Include a raffle ticket or a chance to win a high-value incentive in the press kit and pre-show marketing for your event.
Set measurable objectives. Worried that it's not worth the investment? Send targeted marketing to qualified leads pre-event, and track metrics so you can quantify success after the event.
Let AlphaGraphics help with your trade show
Not only can AlphaGraphics amplify your trade show presence, but we'll manage the details so you can focus on your business. From planning, designing, and printing, to packaging and shipping, we'll streamline the process for you. We can even help you track and analyze response rates, providing a quality, measurable ROI for your event.
Trade Show Display FAQs — San Antonio
Where can I get trade show displays in San Antonio?
AlphaGraphics San Antonio produces trade show displays from our Shavano Park location, minutes from the Henry B. González Convention Center, La Cantera Convention Center, and The Rock event center, serving exhibitors at San Antonio shows and conventions nationwide.
Whether you're prepping for a San Antonio convention or a national show circuit, our team produces booth-ready hardware and graphics on tight schedules. Local exhibitors save freight costs by working with a nearby print shop instead of shipping from out-of-state vendors. Request a quote to start your booth project.
How much do trade show displays cost in San Antonio?
Trade show display pricing at AlphaGraphics San Antonio ranges from about $1,500 for a basic 10x10 booth package to $10,000+ for island and custom-build setups, with 10x20 packages typically falling in between.
Final pricing depends on hardware type (retractable banner stands, pop-up frames, custom modular systems), graphic size and finish, and add-ons like backlit panels, monitors, or storage cases. Bundle packages combining hardware and graphics usually price lower than buying components separately. Send us your booth needs for a custom quote.
How long does it take to produce a trade show display?
Trade show display turnaround at our Shavano Park shop varies by complexity — banner stands print in 3–5 business days, pop-ups and table throws take 5–7 days, and full booth builds typically run 7–14 business days.
Custom modular systems and hardware-imported builds can extend to 2–3 weeks. Most exhibitors give us 3–4 weeks before show date to allow time for design rounds, hardware sourcing, and a buffer for any unexpected delays or design revisions. Tell us your show date and we'll work back from there.
What types of trade show displays do you produce?
AlphaGraphics San Antonio produces the full range of trade show displays, including retractable banner stands, pop-up backdrops, custom-printed table throws, backlit graphics, large-format backdrops, and complete booth display systems.
Display formats we produce:
- Retractable banner stands — portable, single-pull setups for entrances and aisles
- Pop-up displays — collapsible 8- or 10-foot backwall systems
- Backdrops & step-and-repeats — large-format graphics for backwalls and photo moments
- Backlit graphics — illuminated panels that draw eyes across the show floor
- Table throws & runners — printed coverings for standard show tables
- Booth displays & modular systems — semi-custom and fully custom booth builds
Hardware can be reused across shows; typically only the printed graphics need updating between events.
Can I reuse my trade show booth between shows?
Yes — AlphaGraphics San Antonio builds trade show displays around reusable hardware so you can swap printed graphics between shows instead of buying new frames, plus we offer on-site setup coordination and rush production for last-minute booth needs.
Refreshing graphics each show costs a fraction of buying new hardware annually, and our local production means rush jobs don't rely on cross-country shipping. We don't currently offer between-show storage, so plan to take displays back after each event. Request a quote for your next show.
