Impact
A bigger and stronger platform
Hardscape North America 2025 was held October 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, co-located with Equip Exposition. The event set a new record with nearly 30,000 total attendees from all 50 states and 52 countries across both shows. HNA alone drew 3,699 attendees—a 10% increase over 2024—and 226 exhibitors covering 61,100 sq ft. The sold-out floor featured 47 first-time HNA exhibitors and more natural stone companies than ever before, marking the 5th consecutive year HNA sold out all available exhibit space. The 42,000 sq ft Hardscape House and 30-acre Outdoor Demonstration Yard provided attendees hands-on learning and equipment testing opportunities. The HNA Awards celebrated excellence across the U.S. and Canada, drawing 192 project entries in 18 hardscape categories from 32 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and two U.S. Territories. The HNA Installer Championship featured 12 teams competing for more than $18,000 in prizes, with Pavers by Porter winning their third consecutive championship. Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole delivered a high-energy keynote that drew a packed room. New education sessions covered integrating utilities into hardscapes, CDL driver information, stewarding faith in business, and more. 64 attendees participated in the Pre-Show CMHA Installer Courses, 348 attendees upgraded to include the six hands-on Hardscape Demos, and 342 contractors and dealers purchased a VIP Pass
