The Central Ohio Home & Garden Show Discounts and Celebs

Spring will be here eventually, so it’s a great time to start planning your projects for home and garden! Central Ohio Home & Garden Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center from February 17-25, 2024.

The show features home and garden expertise from local gurus and craftsmen; how-to sessions and demonstrations; fun for the kids; giveaways; celebrity appearances and much more.

Featured celebrity guests will include HGTV stars Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas from “Bargain Block” and Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from “Unsellable Houses.”

The Spring Central Ohio Home & Garden Show features days of inspiration and ideas where you can connect in-person with local experts and find the best advice, products, and services for making every space of your home more functional and beautiful – conveniently located in one place.

You’ll find more than 250 companies in remodeling, kitchen, bath, decor and outdoor living. Attendees can explore emerging trends in homes and gardens, with access to plenty of expert advice.

2024 Show features

Explore the intimate landscapes and designs of the eight gardens following the “Private Spaces. BeautifulPlaces” theme of this year’s show.

The gardens, designed by local landscape companies, will feature everything from outdoor bathtubs, swings, and courtyards, to plunge pools, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and lots of color bringing a taste of Spring to Central Ohio.

Alongside stage programming every day for adults, there will be entertainment for all ages with daily scavenger hunts and a Kids Day on Feb. 19. Kids Day will feature presentations from children’s author and music artist Jim Gill as well as a visit from Reptile Adventures.

Saturday, Feb. 17 – Opening Day

• Logan A/C and Heat Services DIY contest winner announced |12 p.m.
• Comic Michael Kent | 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 18

• Keith & Evan from HGTV’s “Bargain Block” sponsored by Haus Studio | 1 p.m.
• Cooking demonstration from Hell’s Kitchen Jared Bobkin | 3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 19 – Kids Day! (Free admission for teachers)

• Children’s author and music artist Jim Gill | 1:00 p.m.
• Reptile Adventures | 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 20
CLOSED

Wednesday, Feb. 21 ($6 admission seniors)

• Baking demonstration from Cake Craft Co. & More | 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 (free admission for active military and veterans)

• Canning demonstration from Glass Rooster Cannery | 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23

• Charcuterie demonstration from Janna Kay Charcuterie | 12 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24

• Cupcake demonstration with Our Cup Cakery | 12 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 25

• Lyndsay & Leslie from HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” sponsored by CertaPro Painters | 1 p.m.
• Baking demonstration from pastry chef Aaron Clouse | 4 p.m.
• Plant sale

*Stage schedule and programming is subject to change

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show Admission Info

Tickets purchased online are just $8. 

At the door admission and specials

$12 Adult Admission
FREE Kids Admission: 17 & under
$6 for active military and veterans (free on February 22)
$6 SENIOR DAY: February 21, age 55+ (must present a valid ID; not combinable with other offers)
FREE Admission for Teachers: President’s Day, February 19 (must present valid ID)
FREE Admission for Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders: February 22

Valid ID or credentials required.

Check out full schedule of exhibitor and attractions here!

Fans can Like the show on Facebook to learn more about vendors and receive news updates. They can also follow the show on Twitter @DispatchHGShow for the latest updates.

Home and Garden Show Hours

Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekdays: 11 a. m. – 7 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday, February 20

Parking is $7, cash preferred. You must mention “Home & Garden Show” to redeem this price. Parking can be found off 17th Avenue at 717 E. 17th Avenue. Do not use 11th Ave to access Home & Garden Show.

Ohio Expo Center, Rosati Building (Bricker) & Ohio Mulch Building (Celeste)
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio