Florida Tow Show 2027
Event Date
April 1–3, 2027
Location
Orlando, FL
Expected Exhibitors
200
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Florida Tow Show is an annual towing and recovery industry trade show hosted by the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF). Held at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in the Disney Springs area of Orlando, the event attracts around 5,000 visitors each year, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the towing industry. Billed as "the world's largest international tow show," it is historically the first towing and recovery show of the season.
The show draws towing and recovery professionals, fleet operators, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers from across the United States and abroad. Attendees connect with towing and recovery families from all over the world, including Australia, the UK, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany, and Italy. Attendees have the opportunity to visit the show floor, where scores of the industry's top suppliers show off their wares, participate in networking events and watch live equipment demonstrations.
With free attendee registration and a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, training classes, and social events, the Florida Tow Show is a key annual gathering for anyone in the towing, recovery, and roadside-assistance business. Show registration is free to all attendees.
Show Highlights
- Large exhibit floor — With approximately 200 exhibitors, the show features indoor and outdoor displays. On Friday the exhibits open from 9am to 6pm, and the exhibits are located indoors, outside, and there are so many of them to see.
- Free educational seminars and certification classes — All seminars listed are FREE to attendees. Recent editions have included EV certification and hybrid/electric vehicle response training, plus heavy-duty and rotator recovery courses taught by industry institutes.
- Raffle truck — A signature feature of the show. The truck, generously provided by Hino Trucks and Miller Industries, is part of a raffle that supports PWOF Education and Legislation programs.
- Miller Industries Street Party — There is a street party sponsored by Miller, held every year, and it's the talk of the show.
- Women of the Towing Industry Luncheon — The annual Women of the Towing Industry Luncheon, hosted by the PWOF Women's Division, is Saturday at 11:45 am.
- Kids' event — The annual kids' event is Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, in the Veranda Lower Hotel Lobby, with a free t-shirt, remote control contest, food and drinks.
Attendance
The event attracts around 5,000 visitors each year, and features approximately 200 exhibitors. The audience is drawn primarily from the towing, recovery, and roadside-assistance sectors, and includes international attendees. Attendees come from all over the world, including Australia, the UK, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany, and Italy.
Registration
Attendee registration for the Florida Tow Show is free. Show registration is free to all attendees.
- Visit the official website at FloridaTowShow.com and use the "2027 Free Attendee Pre-Registration" link.
- Register early to save time in the registration line; the attendee pre-registration link is available at floridatowshow.com/registration/.
- Companies wishing to exhibit can submit a New Exhibitor Booth Request through the website.
Note that some ticketed extras apply: for example, tickets for the Women of the Towing Industry Luncheon are sold from the Towstore located in the main hallway outside of the Citron Hall, at $20 each.
History
The Florida Tow Show is sponsored by the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) and started as a small towing and recovery trade show in 1978, growing into the world's largest international towing industry show, with thousands of attendees each year. PWOF is an Orlando-based association of towing and recovery professionals founded in 1977 that seeks to upgrade the standards, conditions, profitability and image of the industry. The show is held annually each spring in the Orlando area and is recognized as historically the first towing and recovery show of the season.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Florida Tow Show?
The 2027 Florida Tow Show is scheduled for April 1-3, 2027, at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in the Disney Springs area of Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida.
How much does it cost to attend, and how do I register?
Attendee registration is free. You can pre-register online through the Free Attendee Pre-Registration link on FloridaTowShow.com; registering early helps you save time in the on-site registration line.
Who should attend the Florida Tow Show?
The show is aimed at towing and recovery professionals, fleet operators, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers. It draws around 5,000 attendees each year, including many from outside the United States.
What happens at the show?
Attendees can browse roughly 200 indoor and outdoor exhibits, watch live equipment demonstrations, take free educational seminars and certification classes, enter the annual raffle truck drawing, and enjoy social events like the Miller Industries street party and the Women of the Towing Industry Luncheon.
What are the parking and hotel options at the venue?
The host Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace offers self-parking for $38 plus tax daily and valet for $48 plus tax overnight, though only guests staying at the host hotel are guaranteed one on-site spot. When the host hotel sells out, rooms are typically available at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista three blocks away, with a show shuttle running between the two hotels.
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