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Event overview
Overview
The Salt Lake Home Show is set to return from January 8-10, 2027, at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah. This premier event features a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing the latest in home improvement products and services.
Attendees can expect to meet industry experts, attend informative sessions, and explore innovative solutions for their home projects. With thousands of visitors expected, this show is a must-attend for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts alike.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Salt Lake Home Show takes place from January 8-10, 2027 at Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy, Utah.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event showcases a wide range of home improvement products and services, attracting thousands of visitors.
- 3Organiser: Produced by Marketplace Events, known for hosting successful home shows across North America.
- 4Buyer Authority: Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and industry professionals looking for the latest in home improvement.
- 5Entry / Access: Tickets are available online and at the door, with discounts for seniors and children.
Why visit
Visitors will gain insights into the latest home improvement trends and products, meet face-to-face with trusted experts, and find inspiration for their projects. This event showcases a wide range of home improvement products and services, attracting thousands of visitors.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to a targeted audience of homeowners and industry professionals, enhancing brand visibility and generating quality leads. This event showcases a wide range of home improvement products and services, attracting thousands of visitors. Produced by Marketplace Events, known for hosting successful home shows across North America. Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and industry professionals looking.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Homeowners looking for renovation ideas
DIY enthusiasts seeking new products
Interior designers and decorators
Contractors and builders
Real estate professionals
Garden and landscape designers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Home improvement product manufacturers
Landscaping and gardening services
Interior design firms
Construction and renovation contractors
Home technology providers
Furniture and decor retailers
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling materials
Flooring, cabinetry and countertops
Windows, doors and siding
Home technology and smart home systems
Landscaping, decks and outdoor living
Interior design and home decor
Location & Facilities
Venue
Mountain America Expo Center
9575 S. State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070
Facilities
Parking
Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Mountain America Expo Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
: Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General admission
Adults Single Day (Online)
12General admission
Adults Single Day (Box Office)
14General admission
Seniors 55+ (Box Office and Online)
9General admission
4-PACK: Get 4 tickets for the price of 3!
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Who runs the show
Organisers
Marketplace Events
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Sandy, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10, Salt Lake Home Show in Sandy covering Home improvement tools and materials, Gardening and landscaping products, Interior design services, Smart home technolog gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City
midscale
Sandy4.0
USD 110–150 / night
Closest IHG option in Sandy per Google Hotels capture for 8-10 Jan 2027; free cancellation and hot tub listed. USD bands converted from INR capture prices.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Herriman-South Jordan by IHG
midscale
South Jordan / Herriman5.0
USD 165–200 / night
Google Hotels capture shows 5.0 guest rating, free cancellation and pool; short drive north to the expo center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lehi - Thanksgiving Point by IHG
midscale
Lehi (Thanksgiving Point)4.5
USD 165–205 / night
3-star property in the capture; free cancellation and hot tub; south of Sandy via I-15.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City South - Murray by IHG
midscale
Murray4.1
USD 140–175 / night
2-star class in capture, free cancellation and hot tub; north of Sandy on the Blue Line corridor.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City West Valley by IHG
midscale
West Valley City4.0
USD 170–210 / night
3-star property per second capture run; free cancellation and hot tub; west-side Salt Lake Valley base.
Staybridge Suites Lehi - Traverse Ridge Center by IHG
upscale extended-stay
Lehi (Traverse Ridge)3.7
USD 125–165 / night
4-star, all-suite extended-stay brand in the capture; hot tub and pool listed; best for multi-night stays.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Light rail (UTA Blue Line)
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forSandy Civic Center station toward the expo center
Two Blue Line departures (9:33 PM and 9:48 PM) shown in the Google Maps capture with 6-minute segments.
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forCentral Sandy to Mountain America Exposition Center via E Sego Lily Dr
Capture flags the drive route as the best option at the sampled time due to traffic conditions.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from SLC to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forSalt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Mountain America Expo Center
The airport the Google Flights captures route all origin searches to for Sandy departures on 8 Jan 2027.
Weather
January in Sandy brings cold, dry winter conditions with valley snow possible and a marked temperature gap between heated hotels and outdoor transit stops. The captured air-quality forecast is from a public Open-Meteo API rather than on-site measurement, with US AQI near 53 at the sampled hour and PM2.5 of about 3.8 µg/m³, so sensitive travellers should check local advisories before the trip.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Arrival timing
Utah show traffic concentrates on the opening morning; arriving at the Mountain America Exposition Center ahead of the first session avoids badge-pickup queues.
Local currency and payments
Prices in Sandy are quoted in US dollars (USD); cards are accepted at hotels and transit ticket machines, so no cash conversion step is needed for US visitors.
Winter altitude
Sandy sits in the Salt Lake Valley where January air is cold and dry; hotel and venue interiors are heated, so layer rather than rely on a single heavy coat.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Fare samples in the captures were pulled for 8 Jan 2027 departures from JFK, LHR, NRT and SIN to the Salt Lake City area and include required taxes and fees for one adult; optional bag fees may apply. Google Flights labelled JFK pricing as currently high and LHR and NRT pricing as typical when captured, so re-check closer to the show dates.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Sandy; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Mountain America Expo Center: Sandy: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City; South Jordan / Herriman: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Herriman-South Jordan by IHG; Lehi (Thanksgiving Point): Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lehi - Thanksgiving Point by IHG.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Sandy; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: UTA Blue Line light rail serves the Sandy area, with Sandy Civic Center station as the nearest boarding point in the directions capture; the ride to the expo center area takes about 8 minutes. Check current UTA schedules and service hours before relying on late-evening trains.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Mountain America Expo Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: January is the coldest month in Sandy; expect daytime highs near freezing to mid single digits Celsius and overnight lows well below freezing, so plan for winter outerwear. Check a local forecast close to arrival for the exact range.
Seasonality: Precipitation in January typically falls as valley snow or mixed rain-snow, and inversions can trap haze in the Salt Lake Valley. The captured Open-Meteo air-quality sample showed US AQI around 53 and PM2.5 about 3.8 µg/m³.
Packing: Pack a warm insulated coat, gloves and footwear with grip for icy pavements between hotels and transit stops, plus layers you can shed inside the heated exposition halls. Add a scarf or mask for hazy inversion days.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Salt Lake Home Show usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14 days out
Buy tickets early: the capture lists USD 12 per adult online versus USD 14 at the box office, USD 9 for visitors 55+, and a USD 39 four-pack covering four admissions. Load the tickets to your phone.
12 days out
Book flights into Salt Lake City (SLC), the airport every captured itinerary routes Sandy departures through. The capture flagged JFK origin pricing as high on the sampled date, so compare a nearby origin or shift departure days before locking in.
10 days out
Reserve a room in Sandy, South Jordan, Lehi or Murray and keep the free-cancellation terms visible; the Google Hotels capture for 8-10 January 2027 showed free cancellation on all listed Holiday Inn Express properties.
8 days out
Choose your transport mode. The UTA Blue Line via Sandy Civic Center station takes about 8 minutes in the captured directions, while a 3.5-mile drive from central Sandy to the expo center was about 9 minutes by car.
7 days out
Check the venue address for the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy and look up which halls the home show occupies so you can plan a walking route through kitchen, bath, windows, roofing, decor and landscaping exhibitors.
5 days out
Build a project shortlist before you arrive: bring room measurements, photos of the space and any existing contractor quotes so exhibitors can price against real scope instead of a generic pitch.
3 days out
Review the Salt Lake Valley forecast. January is cold and dry with valley snow possible, and the Open-Meteo air-quality snapshot put US AQI near 53 with PM2.5 around 3.8 micrograms per cubic metre at the sampled hour, so sensitive travellers should re-check local advisories.
2 days out
Confirm parking at the Mountain America Exposition Center and note the daily rate and the show opening time on the organiser site before you set an arrival slot.
1 day out
Charge your phone for badge scans and lead forms, save the venue in your maps app, and plan to arrive at opening to avoid the busiest badge and ticket queue of the day.
Show days, 8-10 January 2027
Take notes per booth with the exhibitor name plus the quote and financing terms you were given, then follow up within 48 hours of the 10 January close while the pricing is still current.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Mountain America Expo Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Salt Lake Home Show registration concourse
Mountain America Expo Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Mountain America Expo Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
USD 12 / per person
organiser_published
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 12 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Salt Lake Home Show fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Salt Lake Home Show, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Home improvement tools and materials and Gardening and landscaping products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Salt Lake Home Show in Sandy.
Min. budget
$609.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Home improvement tools and materials and Gardening and landscaping products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,740.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Sandy show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is the Salt Lake Home Show held?
The show runs 8-10 January 2027 at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah, the venue used in the hotel-radius and transit captures for this edition.
How do I get to the Mountain America Exposition Center without a car?
The UTA Blue Line light rail from Sandy Civic Center station reaches the expo center area in about 8 minutes according to the directions capture; a taxi or rideshare from central Sandy covers roughly 3.5 miles in about 9 minutes.
Which airport should I fly into for the Salt Lake Home Show?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the gateway the flight captures route to for Sandy. Searches from New York, London and Tokyo on the show's opening date returned itineraries landing in the Salt Lake City area.
Where should I stay during the show?
Google Hotels captures for 8-10 January 2027 show midscale Holiday Inn Express properties across Sandy, South Jordan, Murray and Lehi, plus Staybridge Suites Lehi for longer stays. The Sandy property carried the lowest rate of the captured set.
Is the venue served by public transport in winter?
Yes, but check service hours: the captured Blue Line departures were late-evening trains from Sandy Civic Center, so confirm current UTA schedules before relying on a late return trip.
Glossary
- Salt Lake Home Show
- The consumer home and garden show held at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah, running 8-10 January 2027, where remodeling contractors, window and roofing suppliers, kitchen and bath dealers, decor retailers and landscapers present products directly to homeowners from the Salt Lake Valley.
- Mountain America Exposition Center
- The Sandy, Utah exhibition venue named in the hotel and transit captures as the show's location, with on-site parking and halls used for consumer home shows.
- UTA Blue Line
- The Utah Transit Authority light-rail line whose Sandy Civic Center station appears in the captured directions to the venue; the captured ride segment to the expo center area takes about 8 minutes.
- Sandy Civic Center station
- The UTA Blue Line stop identified in the Google Maps capture as the nearest boarding point for travel toward the Mountain America Exposition Center.
- SLC
- IATA code for Salt Lake City International Airport, the arrival airport used across the flight captures for this edition and the main commercial gateway for the Salt Lake Valley.
- General admission
- Single-day entry to the show; the capture lists USD 12 per adult when bought online and USD 14 at the box office.
- Box office price
- The gate rate paid on the day at the venue; the capture shows adult single-day entry at USD 14 at the box office versus USD 12 online, so buying ahead is cheaper.
- 4-Pack
- Bundled ticket offer in the capture: four general admission tickets for the price of three, listed at USD 39 per pack, useful for families or neighbours attending together.
- Senior admission
- Reduced single-day rate for visitors aged 55 and over, listed in the capture at USD 9 at both the box office and online.
- Remodeling contractor
- A licensed trade professional who manages structural, kitchen and bathroom renovation work; a core exhibitor category at a home show and the first stop for visitors comparing bids.
- Change order
- A written amendment to a signed remodeling contract that adjusts scope, price or schedule. Ask exhibitors how they document change orders before you compare contractor quotes at the show.
- ADU (accessory dwelling unit)
- A secondary dwelling on a single-family lot, such as a basement apartment or detached cottage. It is a frequent planning topic for Salt Lake Valley homeowners evaluating rental income or multigenerational living.
- Hardscaping
- The non-plant side of landscaping: pavers, retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. Landscaping exhibitors typically display hardscape samples next to planting plans.
- Window U-factor and SHGC
- U-factor rates how fast a window conducts heat and SHGC rates how much solar heat it admits. Both labels matter for Utah winters and for any rebate or code discussion with a window exhibitor.
- Load calculation (Manual J)
- A room-by-room sizing calculation used before replacing an HVAC system. Exhibitors quoting a furnace or heat pump without a load calculation are sizing on guesswork.
- Free-cancellation rate
- A hotel booking that can be cancelled without charge up to a stated deadline. The Google Hotels capture for 8-10 January 2027 showed free cancellation on the Sandy, South Jordan, Lehi and Murray Holiday Inn Express properties listed in this guide.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Salt Lake Home Show 2027
- Salt Lake Home Show Sandy 2027
- Sandy United States
- Home and Garden Show Sandy 2027
- Home improvement tools and materials
- Gardening and landscaping products
- Interior design services
- Smart home technology
- Home and Garden Show Exhibition Sandy
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.