Kent Frerichs, of Belk Builders (center), speaks with an attendee of the Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center. MMHW file photo
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to improving your home can be as simple as finding inspiration. Or perhaps you have no idea where to even begin.
That’s where trade shows can help. These events put home improvement experts and homeowners under the same roof. Some shows offer helpful seminars. Others feature demonstrations or showcases. All of them give you the chance to ask builders or designers questions about how they can improve your home.
Here’s a list of some of the largest home shows in the Charlotte region.
Sept. 6-8
The Charlotte Fall Home, Design & Remodeling Show connects homeowners with home improvement and landscaping companies at The Park Expo and Conference Center. The show takes place noon-8 p.m. Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 7 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8. General admission costs $8.
www.ncishows.com
800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
Sept. 10-12
The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference features more than 170 vendors and 45 seminars targeting the building industry at the Charlotte Convention Center. Carolina Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. will give the keynote address.
www.21buildingexpo.com
501 S. College St., Charlotte
Nov. 14-24
The Southern Christmas Show features Christmas trees and holiday decorations at The Park Expo and Conference Center. Nearly 500 vendors sell gifts at the show. The show takes place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays, as well as 10 a.m.-9 p.m. other days, Nov. 14-24.
www.southernchristmasshow.com
800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
Jan. 10-12, 2020
Charlotte Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo offers home improvement vendors and seminars at the Charlotte Convention Center. The show takes place noon-7 p.m. Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 11 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 12. General admission costs $5 for adults. www.homeshowcenter.com
Various times; 501 S. College St., Charlotte
Jan. 25-27, 2020
The 16th annual Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show takes place at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.
www.showtechnology.com
4751 N.C. 49, Concord
Feb. 28-March 8, 2020
The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show offers ideas to transform your home and yard over two weekends at The Park Expo and Conference Center. The show takes place 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, as well as 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 28-March 8. General admission costs $12 for adults.
www.charlottespringhomeandgarden show.com
800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte