Inviting all current & future homeowners to…

The Mid-MO Home & Garden Expo!

Mark your calendars! It’s a whole lot of FUN for all ages on September 28-29th. Not only will young and old alike come to learn about the latest and greatest from Home & Garden Experts but there is fun to be had and good to be done for Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity. Bring a friend or the whole family and stay a while!

From interactive booth displays, to a BBQ Contest, to a Car Show, to pet adoption, you’ll want to spend the whole day exploring and having a good time. This event is designed to be a weekend that everyone will enjoy, from homeowners, to the kiddos, to renters and everyone in between.

Hosted at the Northeast Event Center (formerly Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, MO), vendors will have booths – some hosting activities & Meet the Pros sessions.

FREE for the public to attend!

MID-MO HOME & GARDEN EXPO

SEPTEMBER 28 & 29, 2024 | NORTHEAST EVENT CENTER (Formerly Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, MO)

Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM | Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

The Mid-MO

Home & Garden Expo

BBQ Contest & Tasting

If you’re going to walk around on an autumn weekend looking into projects for your home… you have to have some barbeque! The ALE team is thrilled to host the first annual Mid-Mo BBQ Contest on Saturday, September 28th.

The contest this year will be pulled pork with five local restauarnts competing!

Tasting passes for the public are available for $10. All proceeds go to Show-Me Habitat for Humanity.

Those restaurants are:

Bite COMO

D. Rowe’s Restaurant

Como Smoke and Fire

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Irene’s BBQ

Competition Categories:

Judges’ Choice Award

People’s Choice Award (You vote!)

Judging: Blind taste-test led by pro BBQ judge Jay Curry!

Saturday, September 28th

Tasting: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Awards Begin @ 4:30pm

Presenting Sponsor

The Mid-MO

Home & Garden Expo

Car Show

Join us for our free, family-friendly car show featuring an impressive array of stunning vehicles from enthusiasts and local businesses. Attendees will enjoy a judged competition with awards, the option to display vehicles without competing, and a variety of delicious offerings from on-site food trucks.

All proceeds from this exciting event benefit Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity, making it a perfect opportunity to indulge your passion for cars while supporting a worthy cause.

Whether you’re a dedicated car enthusiast or simply appreciate beautiful machines, our car show promises an unforgettable day of automotive excellence and community spirit.

Sunday, September 29th

Gates open @ 8:00 AM

Registration Open: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Judging 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Awards Begin @ 2:30 PM

Presenting Sponsor

REGISTER HERE

2024 Vendors

Meet the Pros

Throughout both Saturday and Sunday, various vendors will be hosting educational and interactive demonstrations at their booths to give you some inside information on the projects you may be starting.

Saturday

Sessions

10:40 am- Roofing – Southern Roofing & Renovations

11:10 am – Borders – Border X’Pressions

11:40 am – Housecleaning 101 – Two-A-T Cleaning

1:10 pm – Air Ducts – Clean Air Columbia

1:40 pm – Spray Foam – Spray Foam Genie

2:10 pm – Water Purification – Air & Water Solutions

2:40 pm – Insurance 101 – Shelter Insurance

Sunday

Sessions

10:40 am- Insurance 101 – Shelter Insurance

11:10 am – Housecleaning 101 – Two-A-T Cleaning

11:40 am – Air Ducts – Clean Air Columbia

1:10 pm – Borders – Border X’Pressions

1:40 pm – Spray Foam – Spray Foam Genie

2:10 pm – Roofing – Southern Roofing & Renovations

2:10 pm – Landscaping 101 – Stanaway Land Designs

Kids Activities

Be a Part of Our Family-Friendly Weekend THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY!

With so many exciting activities lined up, there’s something for everyone! PLUS, the first 200 kids to complete the activity adventure will win a FREE Level Up Entertainment gift card! Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend!