There is a BIG PLUS in the 2026 RI Home Show! New Name – RI Home Show+ Features

There is a BIG PLUS in the 2026 RI Home Show!

New Name – RI Home Show+ Features Everything for Your Home PLUS Seven

Experiences – All at the Rhode Island Convention Center, April 10th -12th

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The 76th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode

Island Convention Center with new, more convenient hours and a three-day schedule April 10th -12th. With over

200 home related exhibitors and contractors, the show has everything for your home! Additionally, in 2026, the

show introduces its new PLUS+, a reimagined and expanded set of experiences designed to deliver more

inspiration, innovation, and discovery for attendees.

With more than 200 contractors and exhibitors and seven new immersive experiences, RI Home

Show+ represents the continued evolution of one of Rhode Island’s most anticipated annual events. For 76

years, the Rhode Island Home Show has connected thousands of homeowners with home improvement

professionals, innovative products, and services designed to transform living spaces. This year’s expanded

experience builds on that legacy while introducing new destinations designed to engage and inspire attendees in

fresh ways.

“This year, we set out to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine what the Rhode Island Home Show

could become,” said John Marcantonio, chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Builders Association. “RI

Home Show+ has what homeowners need, and it reflects what they are looking for – a connection of home,

lifestyle, design, wellness, and innovation. Those who attend the show in 2026 will notice a big difference; they

will notice the plus.”

Home Show PLUS Seven Immersive Experiences

Home Show

The show contains over 200 home-related exhibitors. From new construction, roofing, siding, outdoor

living, decks, painting, heating, cooling, landscaping, kitchen and baths, and so much more, the core show

has everything you need to start a project or find the idea and inspiration.

House of Brews A show favorite returns

The House of Brews returns as a fan-favorite experience featuring 15 of Rhode Island’s craft breweries.

Powered by Pella, guests can enjoy complimentary tastings while exploring a wide range of locally crafted

selections, bringing Rhode Island’s thriving craft beer scene directly to the show floor.

Health Expo: Brand New

The all-new Health Expo introduces an energizing space dedicated to health, wellness and better living. Brought

to life by South County Health, visitors can connect with local health and wellness professionals, explore

interactive seminars and discover resources designed to support overall well-being.

RI Food Makers Marketplace: Brand New

Curated by Hope & Main, the RI Food Makers Marketplace brings together local Rhode Island food brands,

makers and creators under one roof. In partnership with Ocean State Credit Union, attendees can sample unique

specialty foods and experience Rhode Island’s growing community of food entrepreneurs.

The Design Lab: Brand New

The Design Lab introduces a creative environment centered around color, texture and scent. Presented by

Psychological Associates, this thoughtfully curated space offers a fresh and modern approach to design

inspiration.The Garden Experience: Reimagined

Made possible by Central Nurseries and Miceli Roofing, The Garden Experience transforms the show floor into

a beautifully designed indoor landscape inspired by six distinct rooms of a home. Each space highlights unique

plant life, textures and design ideas, providing fresh inspiration for indoor and outdoor living. New this year,

guests can also enjoy wine sampling Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., presented by Newport Vineyards, and shop

directly from the Central Nurseries gift shop located within the experience.

Energy Expo

The Energy Expo highlights innovative solutions for smarter, more efficient living. Presented by RI Energy, the

Energy Efficiency Council and the State of Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, homeowners can connect

with industry experts and explore interactive displays focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Specialty Flower Show

The nationally recognized Rhode Island Specialty Flower Show returns with this year’s theme, “Dearly

Beloved,” brought to you by the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs and StrongHouse. Featuring award-

winning designers from across the region, the exhibit brings floral artistry to life through thoughtfully crafted

arrangements that blend creativity, storytelling and seasonal inspiration.

Michael Townsend & Leah Takeall Creative

Renowned Providence-based artists Michael Townsend and Leah Takeall, internationally recognized pioneers

of Tape Art, will create a large-scale, site-specific mural at the 2026 RI Home Show+, transforming everyday

materials into an immersive blend of art, architecture, and storytelling as part of the Design Lab experience.

Townsend, recently featured in the Providence Place Mall documentary, and Takeall bring their globally

recognized work back home to Rhode Island, offering attendees a unique opportunity to experience live

installation art from two of the region’s most distinctive creative voices. Learn more at www.tapeart.com

Show Hours and Ticket Information (NEW HOURS / 3 DAY SCHEDULE)

Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for children 15 and under. One ticket is valid for all three

days, with re-entry available via wristband.

About the Rhode Island Home Show

The Rhode Island Home Show is the largest home improvement event in Southern New England, bringing

together homeowners, industry professionals, and hundreds of exhibitors under one roof. For more than seven

decades, the show has connected attendees with trusted experts, innovative products, and ideas designed to

inspire and enhance the way people live at home. From its 1950 debut at the Armory, to the Civic Center, and

now the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Rhode Island Home Show has continually evolved. The

introduction of RI Home Show+ reflects the next chapter of that evolution, expanding the experience and

introducing new features designed to inspire today’s homeowners.

Learn more at www.RIHomeShow.com

2026 Media Kit Access:

2026RIHSP_PressKit

Media Contact:

Darren Jodoin

(401) 667-7777

darren@pmcne.com

Contact Information:

RI Home Show +

1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
United States

RI Home Show + RI Home Show +
(401) 438-7400
https://ribahomeshow.com