Des Moines Home and Garden Show Returns Next Month with “Southern Charm”
Bravo Star, Craig Conover, to Inspire Iowans’ Next Home Projects
DES MOINES, Iowa (January 12, 2026) — The Des Moines Home and Garden Show presented by GFiber, returns to the Iowa Events Center February 12-15. A Central Iowa tradition for 48 years, the show connects attendees with more than 350 local experts, stunning displays, and presentations from home and garden professionals.
Celebrity guest, Craig Conover, a fan-favorite from Bravo's “Southern Charm,” will be at the show Friday, February 13 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 at noon. Conover will share his inspiring journey of transforming a passion for sewing into a thriving lifestyle business. He will also host a public meet-and-greet after each session.
“I'm excited to connect with people at the Des Moines Home and Garden Show who are ready to transform their homes and their lives,” says Conover. “It all comes down to taking that first step — whether it's starting a business or creating your dream space."
The Des Moines Home and Garden Show is the perfect place to find inspiration and learn what's next in home and garden design before the trends hit mainstream. Iowa businesses, from landscaping and remodeling contractors to interior designers and home technology specialists, will be on-site, offering personalized consultation, showcasing the latest products, and providing actionable, expert advice tailored to any home or garden project, big or small.
New at the show in 2026
- Visit, Stamp, Win! — Collect stamps from participating exhibitor booths on a passport card for a chance to win prizes valued up to $500. The drawing will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m.
- Children's Entrepreneur Market — Young entrepreneurs (ages 5–17) will operate their own businesses alongside exhibitors on Sunday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., selling handmade items like coffee, ceramics, home decor, and even press-on nails! To participate, apply online at kidsmarket.com.
- Ciders in the Gardens — A refreshing escape from the bitter cold! Enjoy a craft hard apple cider from Winterset Cidery while exploring this year’s feature gardens designed by local landscapers.
Show Dates & Hours:
- February 12: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- February 13: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- February 14: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- February 15: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets:
- Adults: $14.00
- Buy tickets in advance online and save $2.00, courtesy of GFiber
- Children (ages 7-12): $4.00
- Children (ages 6 and under): Free
- Military, First Responders, and Teachers: Free admission each day with valid ID
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet with local and celebrity experts ready to help transform your home. Get your tickets today at DesMoinesHomeAndGardenShow.com.
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ABOUT MARKETPLACE EVENTS
Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces more than 70 consumer shows in North America including home, garden and holiday shows. The 70+ combined events, in 37 markets, currently attract 22,000 exhibitors, 2 million attendees and another 4 million unique web visitors annually. The company produces some of the most successful and longest-running shows in North America, including market-leading shows in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal—some of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years. For a full list of upcoming events visit www.marketplaceevents.com.
Note to Media Partners: High-resolution photos and exhibitor interview opportunities are available upon request. Many featured exhibitors are available for pre-show and at-show interviews to share how they can help Iowa homeowners at the show.
