Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

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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 20 & 21!

Presented by Advantage Home Pros and Window Galaxy, the 2026 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, financial institutions, 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 Admission
? Friday, March 20: 12PM - 7PM
? Saturday, March 21: 9AM - 5PM

Pay at the door with cash or check, and enjoy all the live entertainment, bounce houses, and more—all for FREE with admission! Don’t miss this awesome event!

• Adults (16+): $6
• Seniors (65+): $5
• Kids 15 & under: Free with a paid adult!

Friday, March 20, 2026
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 by The Painted Turtle Face Painting
• 4PM // FREE Live Entertainment, University of MN Physics Force
• 6PM // FREE Live Entertainment, University of MN Physics Force

Saturday, March 21, 2026
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 by Funtime Funktions
• 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, University of MN Physics Force
• 1PM // FREE Live Entertainment, University of MN Physics Force
• 3PM // FREE Live Entertainment, University of MN Physics Force

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Featured Live Entertainment!
Friday, March 20 (2 Shows): 4PM and 6PM
Saturday, March 21 (3 Shows): 11AM, 1PM and 3PM

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICS FORCE: A larger-than-life science demonstration!

Get ready for BIG science and even BIGGER fun! The University of Minnesota Physics Force goes above and beyond to educate and electrify audiences with their larger-than-life demonstrations. They’re bringing FIVE FREE, jaw-dropping family-friendly shows packed with explosive experiments, dramatic stunts, and unforgettable moments that will spark excitement and wonder about science!

This isn’t your typical classroom physics. Imagine a physicist dropping 20 feet through thin air while a colleague fires a cannonball at him. Picture grown adults launching streams of toilet paper over the crowd with a roaring leaf blower. Yes — it’s real. Yes — it’s science. And yes — it’s absolutely hilarious.

With a thrilling blend of mind-blowing physics demonstrations and perfectly timed slapstick humor, the Physics Force proves that science can be loud, bold, surprising, and wildly entertaining. Perfect for kids, adults, and the young at heart, this high-energy performance will show you how fun science can really be!

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Free Kid's Play Area

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 TDS, 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

FREE Face Painting by The Painted Turtle & Funtime Funktions

Large Building Blocks & Giant LEGOs from WonderTrek Children’s Museum

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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.

Indulge in creations by: Jack Pine Brewery, Passport, K&D Kettle Corn, Wings Airport Café, Giovanni’s Pizza

Rates

Adults (16+) $6.00, Seniors (65+) $5.00, Free - 0-15 years $0.00