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After a one-year hiatus, the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show returns to the city’s convention center in 2026 (and a celebrity guest is set to headline).
Guests can interact with more than 350 home improvement, outdoor living, landscaping and gardening experts. Attendees can also meet celebrity guest Craig Conover, who stars in the Bravo reality television show “Southern Charm.”
The event is typically held every February in downtown Cincinnati’s convention center, which has been undergoing a $264 million renovation. Production company Marketplace Events previously said in a statement that it couldn’t find another venue for the 2025 show, so it was forced to cancel that iteration of the event.
The 2026 show runs from Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27 to March 1.
What should guests expect at the Home and Garden Show?
Guests can expect several all-new additions to the Home and Garden Show, as well as giveaways, VIP meet-and-greets and more. Here are just some of the things taking place at the 2026 Cincinnati Home and Garden Show.
Celebrity guest Craig Conover: The “Southern Charm” star will speak on Feb. 27-28.Expert speakers: Local gardening, horticulture and nature experts from local organizations, including the non-profits Cincinnati Nature Center and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, will host engaging and educational sessions for attendees on a new main stage.Interactive botanical greenhouse: Explore the new, whimsical greenhouse experience featuring fairy gardens, terrariums, tropical plants, cacti and succulents, created by Egbert’s Landscaping and Lawncare LLC.Golf simulator experience: Test your swing indoors at the all-new Cinema Sounds’ immersive golf simulator.Enhanced garden showcase: Stroll through the massive indoor gardens at the center of the show floor to be wowed and inspired by Cincinnati’s most talented landscapers. Giveaways: Enter to win $500 toward your home renovations, plus a chance to win a 10-day trip to Hawaii’s Big Island while you help Habitat for Humanity build a home there.Hero Days: Active military, veterans, healthcare workers and first responder receive free admission on Feb. 20 and Feb. 27.Ohio Lottery Day: Bring in a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket to receive $5 off your ticket on Feb. 27.
The full main stage schedule and additional show details will be released in the new year, according to a press release.
Get tickets to the 2026 Home and Garden Show
Tickets to the 2026 Cincinnati Home and Garden Show are available now. Visit cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com for tickets and more information.
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