Trade Shows

August 5, 2020
MANTS to Move to Online Platform for 2021

Due to COVID-19 concerns, ongoing restrictions on large indoor gatherings, and unforeseen unavailability at the Baltimore Convention Center, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) has announced that the 2021 show, initially scheduled for Jan. 6-8,... more »

August 3, 2020
Great Lakes EXPO Shifts to Virtual Format

For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable Farm Market EXPO will be virtual on Dec. 8-10. “After running various scenarios, discussing options with the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Convention Center and... more »

July 8, 2020
National Hardware Show Cancels September Event

The National Hardware Show (NHS) organizers announced they have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and safety of the world. Instead... more »

June 8, 2020
Summer Atlanta Market Makes Changes for Covid-19

Atlanta Market kicks off an unprecedented summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The... more »

May 15, 2020
IGC Show Postponed

Just announced State of Illinois regulations on large gatherings have reportedly forced IGC Show management to postpone the August 2020 event, according to a statement on their website. Full details will be released soon, according... more »

May 13, 2020
National Hardware Show Introduces Digital Platform

The National Hardware Show (NHS) recently  introduced NHS Connects, a new digital platform that enables networking and business to continue leading up to the Show, which is now slated for September 1-3 in Las Vegas, and... more »

May 11, 2020
Griffin Expo Goes Virtual

Griffin has announced the decision to take their traditionally live events to a virtual experience due to the continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. Griffin Virtual Expo 2020, taking place Sept. 15-16, will continue to... more »
AmericanHort Announces Cultivate’20 to Become Virtual Event

April 20, 2020
AmericanHort’s Cultivate’20 to Become Virtual Event

With continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, AmericanHort announced today it has made the decision to transform Cultivate, the annual tradeshow and conference, from an in-person event in Columbus, Ohio, this July to Cultivate’20 Virtual,... more »

April 20, 2020
Perennial Plant Association Postpones 2020 National Symposium

In a statement,  Perennial Plant Association (PPA) Executive Director Emily Chung announced: "...the Perennial Plant Association Board of Directors has voted to not hold a National Symposium in 2020. This was a unanimous decision and one we... more »
Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase Deadline Extended

April 3, 2020
Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase Deadline Extended

The 2020 Farwest Show recently announced it has extended the Tier 1 deadline for the New Varieties Showcase to April 30, due to the industry-wide disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Sponsored by Hip Labels,... more »
The National Hardware Show (NHS) recently announced that the 75th event will now take place on September 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas,

April 2020
Taking it Outside

Just like seasons, the outdoor living industry is consistently changing. In order to keep up, home improvement experts, builders, remodelers, industry leaders and professionals need to engage with the industry, empower themselves with the most... more »

March 17, 2020
National Hardware Show Announces New Dates

The National Hardware Show (NHS) recently announced that the 75th event will now take place on September 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. “We know how important the National Hardware... more »