Field notes
Louisville live printing notes
Planning notes from the booth side of live printing, written for Louisville dates. If your event is in spring, start with the Derby week guide. If you're building a budget, the cost and booking posts come first.
Derby Week Live Printing Guide
Booking windows, power at older houses, trademark rules and what to print for a dressed-up crowd.
Read the guide ->Live Event Merch for Louisville Events
What live merch is for at a Louisville event, what to print and how to plan the station.
Read the guide ->Where to Host Live Printing in Louisville
KICC floors, NuLu storefronts, Highlands patios and where in the room the station should go.
Read the guide ->What Live Printing Costs in Louisville
The $5K to $15K range, the levers you control and the flat travel line.
Read the guide ->How Live Printing Runs at a Louisville Event
Art proof, freight from Fullerton, load-in and the first shirt, in order.
Read the guide ->Louisville Event Types We Print Live For
Derby parties, distillery nights, KICC expos, game days and galas, each matched to a station.
Read the guide ->Choosing a Live Print Method in Louisville
DTF, embroidery, a hat bar or a press, and the crowd each one suits.
Read the guide ->How Far Ahead to Book Live Printing in Louisville
Six to ten weeks for most dates, three to four months for the Derby-week peak.
Read the guide ->Custom T-Shirt Printing in Louisville
Custom tees printed at the event, in the size each guest actually wears.
Read the guide ->On-Site & Same-Day Custom Merch in Louisville
Merch made during the event, and the weeks of planning behind it.
Read the guide ->Live Event Printing in Louisville, and When to Bring a Screen Press
A real press at your venue, pulling tees, hoodies and totes in front of guests.
Read the guide ->Louisville event quote
Let's scope your Louisville setup.
Read what you need, then send the date, the venue and a headcount. The Louisville quote comes back itemized within 24 hours.