2027 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo
Friday, March 19, 2027 12:00 PM - Saturday, March 20, 2027 5:00 PM (CDT)
Description
180+ VENDORS. ONE MASSIVE EVENT.
Brainerd’s BIGGEST tradeshow is BACK — and it’s packing a punch of excitement for one high-energy weekend on March 19 & 20, 2027!
Presented by TBD, the 2027 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo brings together 180+ vendors from across the region. Interested in home upgrades or building? Meet local contractors, remodelers, home tech pros, landscapers, and design experts.
This massive event goes beyond home improvement. Connect with local retailers, health & wellness providers, non-profits, service organizations, lifestyle brands, and SO. MUCH. MORE!
More than 180 businesses will fill the space with ideas, solutions, giveaways, demonstrations, and face-to-face conversations. Whether you’re building, buying, remodeling, shopping local, networking, or simply curious about what businesses call the Brainerd Lakes Area home — you won’t want to miss this event!
- Family fun: FREE bounce house, face painting and more!
- Food vendors and pop-up brewery!
- 180+ exhibitors from a variety of industries!
- 5 FREE shows by TBD!
- Show-only specials from exhibitors!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2026 sponsors receive first-right-of-refusal to renew their sponsorship for 2027. Deadline to renew is December 31, 2026.
BE AN EXHIBITOR
SHOW TIMES & EVENT ADMISSION
➔ Friday, March 20: 12PM - 7PM
➔ Saturday, March 21: 9AM - 5PM
- Adults (16+): $6
- Seniors (65+): $5
- Kids 15 & under: Free with a paid adult!
Pay at the door with cash or check. Live entertainment, bounce houses, science shows, and more are all FREE with admission!
180+ VENDORS. ONE MASSIVE EVENT.
Brainerd’s BIGGEST tradeshow is BACK — and it’s packing a punch of excitement for one high-energy weekend on March 19 & 20!
Presented by Advantage Home Pros and Window Galaxy, the 2027 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo brings together 180+ vendors from across the region. Interested in home upgrades or building? Meet local contractors, remodelers, home tech pros, landscapers, and design experts.
This massive event goes beyond home improvement. Connect with local retailers, health & wellness providers, non-profits, service organizations, lifestyle brands, and SO. MUCH. MORE!
More than 180 businesses will fill the space with ideas, solutions, giveaways, demonstrations, and face-to-face conversations. Whether you’re building, buying, remodeling, shopping local, networking, or simply curious about what businesses call the Brainerd Lakes Area home — you won’t want to miss this event!
- Family fun: FREE bounce house, face painting and more!
- Food vendors and pop-up brewery!
- 180+ exhibitors from a variety of industries!
- 5 FREE shows by the University of Minnesota Physics Force!
- Show-only specials from exhibitors!
Event Parking
Friday, March 19, 2027
12PM (NOON) - 7PM
- All Day // 180+ Exhibitors
- All Day // Food Vendors
- All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
- All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
- All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
- All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information about employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
- All Day // Large building blocks for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
- 3-7PM // FREE face painting for children
- 4PM // FREE Live Entertainment
- 6PM // FREE Live Entertainment
Saturday, March 20, 2027
9AM - 5PM
- All Day // 180+ Exhibitors
- All Day // Food Vendors
- All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
- All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
- All Day // FREE Face painting for children
- All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
- All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information about employment opportunities and will be accepting applications
- All Day // Giant Legos for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
- 11AM // FREE Live Entertainment
- 1PM // FREE Live Entertainment
- 3PM // FREE Live Entertainment
Free Kid's Play Area
BIG FUN FOR LITTLE GUESTS!
Bringing the kids? Perfect. The Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo is designed for the whole family — and the Kid’s Play Area is where the youngest attendees can jump right into the action!
Sponsored by TBD, this high-energy zone is packed with activities to keep kids smiling, moving, and creating while you explore the show.
➔ FREE Bounce House from Lakes Party & Bounce House
Let them jump, bounce, and burn off that energy in a safe, supervised space built for nonstop fun.
➔ FREE Face Painting by TBD
From superheroes to butterflies, watch their faces light up with colorful creations they’ll be excited to show off all day.
➔ Large Building Blocks & Giant LEGOs from WonderTrek Children’s Museum
Big imaginations need big building tools! Kids can stack, design, and build something amazing with oversized blocks made for hands-on creativity.
SPONSORED BY:
Featured Live Entertainment!
➔ Friday, March 19 (2 Shows): 4PM and 6PM
➔ Saturday, March 20 (3 Shows): 11AM, 1PM and 3PM
Lakes Proud Stamp Card Game
Join the Lakes Proud movement and get ready for a fun and exciting game at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! It’s your chance to explore the event, support local businesses, and win awesome prizes! Here’s how it works:
- Receive your Lakes Proud card at the event.
- Visit exhibitors with their logo on your card and have them stamp it—each stamp gets you closer to a prize!
- Once you’ve got all the stamps, complete the bottom of your card.
- Drop your completed card in the prize box before you leave for your chance to win BIG!
- Winners will be contacted the week of March 30, and will pick up their prizes at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber (224 W. Washington Street, Brainerd).
It’s a great way to discover local businesses, have some fun, and maybe even walk away with an awesome prize. Don't miss out—let’s show some Lakes Proud spirit!
Food & Beverage Vendors
Local restaurants will be serving up great food right on-site, so you can eat, explore, and enjoy all in one place.
Show Specials
Participating Exhibitors
Event Coordinators
Sue Galligan, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
(218) 822-7119
sue@brainerdlakeschamber.com
Ashly Gilson, Mid-Minnesota Builders Association
(218) 829-4982
mmba@brainerd.net
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ATTEND
Adults (16+): $6
Seniors (65+): $5
Kids: Free!
(kids = 0-15 years, must be accompanied by an adult)
Pay at the door (cash or check)
Fee includes admittance to the Live Entertainment!
EVENT TIMES
Friday, March 19: 12:00PM (Noon) - 7:00PM
Saturday, March 20: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
502 Jackson Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
PARKING:
- Main lot of the Essentia Health Sports Center
- Side streets (do not block entrances / driveways)
- Westgate Mall (2 blocks west of the Essentia Health Sports Center)
NO PARKING AREAS:
- Jackson Street
- Department of Veterans Affairs parking lot on Friday
Friday, March 19, 2027: 12PM-7PM
Saturday, March 20, 2027: 9AM-5PM
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