Spring will be here eventually, so it’s a great time to start planning your projects for home and garden! The Dispatch Home and Garden Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center from February 18-26, 2023.
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.
The Spring Dispatch 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.
2022 Show features
The show this year features seven Enchanted-themed gardens with whimsical landscape and design to help inspire magic at your own home.
They will showcase all manners of whimsy, including water features, weeping willows, evergreens, and treehouses, to twinkling lights, rustic cabins, intimate spaces, and fairy gardens for kids.
Saturday, Feb. 18—Opening Day
Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” | 1:00 p.m.
Dom Tiberi, 10tv Sports Anchor, cooking demonstration| 2:00 p.m.
Bourbon Tasting | 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19—Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from HGTV
Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” | 1:00 p.m.
Sparkling Wine | 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 20—Kids Day with Coyote Peterson
Family fun with Coyote Peterson presented by Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers | 1:00 p.m.
Sonesta cooking demonstration | 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21: CLOSED
Wednesday, Feb. 22—Senior Day ($5 admission)
Schmidt’s Cream Puffs | 1:00 p.m.
Ohio Wildlife Center| 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23—Free Parking
Sonesta cooking demonstration | 2:00 p.m.
Fort Hayes High School cooking demonstration | 3:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts Model Rocketry | 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24—$5 Friday
Fort Hayes High School cooking demonstration | 3:00 p.m.
Royce Restaurant cooking demonstration | 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25—Carpentry with Chloe
Ohio Wildlife Center | 3:00 p.m.
Six-year-old Girl Scout Chloe power tool demonstration | 5:00 p.m.
Bourbon Tasting | 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26—Plant Sale
Franklin Park Conservatory Growing to Green | 12 p.m.
Comic Michael Kent | 3:00 p.m.
The Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden Show Admission Info
Get early bird tickets now! Tickets purchased online are just $5 through the end of the year!
On January 1, 2023, online ticket prices increase to $8 and tickets are $10 at the door. Kids two and under are free.
At the door admission and specials
$10 Adult Admission
FREE Kids Admission: 17 & under
$5 FRIDAY Adult Admission: Friday, February 24th (not combinable with other promotional offers)
$5 SENIOR DAY: Wednesday, February 22nd, age 55+ (must present a valid ID; not combinable with other offers)
FREE Admission for Teachers: President’s Day, February 20th (must present valid ID)
FREE Admission for Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders: Thursday 2/23 & Friday 2/24 (must present a valid ID)
Grab coupons at area Lowe’s locations: $4 off weekday coupons, $2 off weekend coupons (to be used at the door only)
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 21
Parking is $5, 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
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Val Cannell says
Please check with the show organizers or click on the show link within the article to see if stats are available. We aren’t affiliated with the show, so we don’t have information about this.
Stephen Young says
I am interested in the total annual attendance average of this show.