The Central Ohio Home & Design Show at Expo Center

The Central Ohio Home & Design Show will take over the Bricker Building at the Ohio Expo Center from September 5-7, 2025.

Formerly the Fall Home Show, this new concept will feature more than 150 local exhibitors in home, design, and lifestyle, plus engaging presentations and hands-on demos from top industry experts.

The Central Ohio Home & Design Show Highlights

Visitors can explore a beautifully staged design showcase with expertly curated rooms from leading interior design firms, highlighting fresh trends in color, layout, and style. The event will also feature original works for sale by accomplished professional artists, plus a special section dedicated to emerging talent—ideal for finding unique pieces to personalize any space.

Families can enjoy the adorable Puppy Playpen presented by the Franklin County Dog Shelter, while design lovers can attend live presentations on two stages. The Home Stage will host sessions on interior design, styling, entertaining, and hands-on workshops. Outside, the Outdoor Stage will inspire backyard projects and provide direct access to Ohio State Master Gardener Volunteers for one-on-one gardening tips. On Sunday, Sept. 7, creativity shines with DIY studio workshops—free for the first 20 guests at the Home Stage.

Friday, Sept. 5 – All Things Home Design

Style to Viral with Audrey Ross (@moderfarmhouse_ohio) | 11 a.m.
Downsizing & Aging in Place with Lisa Cini | 12 p.m.
ASID Panel: Design Trends Uncovered | 2 p.m.
Interior Plantscaping (Outdoor Stage) | 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6 – Entertaining in the Home presented by Columbus Monthly

Touchdown Tablescape: Elevating Game Day with Ballard Designs | 12 p.m.
Charcuterie Boards That Wow | 1 p.m.
Mocktails with Tori Stobinski (@mocktailgirlie) | 2 p.m.
Benefits of Trees (Outdoor Stage) | 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Studio Workshops

Board It Yourself: Charcuterie Styling |11 a.m.
Sign & Shine: Hand Painted Door Signs with @natterdoodles | 12 p.m.
Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards presented by Ohio Mulch, awarding $3000 in gift cards (Outdoor Stage) | 1 p.m.
Hand-Pour a Beeswax Candle | 2 p.m.
Fall Tree Planting & Care (Outdoor Stage) | 2 p.m.

Admission is FREE! Parking is $7.

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.

Columbus Oktoberfest

Again this year, the Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show joins with Columbus Oktoberfest – also at the Ohio Expo Center – for double dose of autumn fun! Shuttle buses will run between the two events.