Cincinnati Home & Garden Show 2026

Marketplace Events (MPE) is just a few weeks away from welcoming the Queen City back to an expanded and reimagined Cincinnati Home + Garden Show in 2026, following a one-year hiatus due to convention center renovations.

The 56th annual Cincinnati Home + Garden Show returns to the newly renovated Cincinnati Convention Center across two, three-day weekends for the first time ever: February 20–22 and February 27–March 1, 2026. The show features more than 350 home improvement, kitchen and bath, outdoor living, landscaping and gardening experts, all under one roof.

Attendees will explore the latest trends, score exclusive show-only discounts, and gain expert advice by connecting directly with industry professionals. From renovation inspiration to outdoor living ideas, the 2026 show promises an exceptional, interactive experience for all.

Show features include:

⭐ NEW Celebrity Guest
Craig Conover from Bravo’s hit reality series Southern Charm will speak February 27 and 28, offering special pillow giveaways, a meet-and-greet and more. Guests can also enter to win pillows for a year from Craig’s popular brand, Sewing Down South.

🎤 NEW Main Stage with Expert Speakers
Local interior design, remodeling, 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, educational sessions for attendees.

🌱 NEW Interactive Botanical Greenhouse
Explore the new, whimsical greenhouse experience featuring fairy gardens, terrariums, tropical plants, cacti, succulents, and garden accessories available for purchase, created by Egbert’s Landscaping and Lawncare.

⛳ NEW Golf Simulator Experience
Test your swing indoors at 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.

🏡 Win Cash + Travel for a Cause
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.

🧙‍♂️ Cincinnati Celebrity Game of Gnomes – Bid to Win
Local media personalities customize keepsake garden gnomes reflecting their personal take on what makes the Queen City so great. Vote and bid on your favorites on-site at the show, with all proceeds benefiting the Cincinnati Nature Center.

👐 Hero Days
Free admission for active military, veterans, healthcare workers and first responders on February 20 and February 27, courtesy of Hilltop Supply and Hardwood.

🎟️ Ohio Lottery Day
Bring in a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket to receive $5.00 off your ticket on February 27.

Discounted tickets are available online now at cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com. Discount courtesy of Ray St. Clair Roofing.