The premier marketplace for hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living.
HPBExpo brings together the buyers, decision-makers, and partners that drive this industry forward. It's a focused environment built for meaningful conversations and measurable results.
More than half of attendees are owners, executives, and key decision-makers actively sourcing products and solutions.
Retailers come to evaluate new products, compare options, and make purchasing decisions that shape their year.
Face-to-face conversations strengthen partnerships and move business forward faster.
Position your company alongside the most recognized and trusted brands in the industry.
Attendees come to HPBExpo with clear intent — to discover products, connect with suppliers, and make purchasing decisions.
For decades, HPBExpo has been the premier marketplace for hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living in North America. It's the one place where manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and service providers come together with a shared purpose: to do business.
Buyers attend HPBExpo to:
This is where your industry gathers to see what's next — and act on it.
HPBExpo attracts a highly targeted audience of professionals across every segment of the industry.
“It’s a great way to connect with our dealers, find out what their needs are, and show off the innovation that we’ve been working on all year.”
Jennifer WallMendota
“You really get to learn about your customer’s challenges, which allows us to help develop on the manufacturing side.”
Chuck NitschkeThe Outdoor Plus
HPBExpo reflects the full breadth of the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living market.
Fireplaces, stoves, inserts, fuels, venting systems, and accessories.
Grills, smokers, fuels, and cooking accessories.
Firepits, outdoor furniture and coverings, heaters, kitchens, and structures.
Business services, software and AI solutions, OEM products, maintenance, and support.
HPBExpo is designed to keep buyers engaged, informed, and on-site — creating more opportunities for meaningful connections throughout the event.
HPBExpo offers multiple opportunities to showcase your products and connect with buyers.
Trade-only event — under our official suitcasing policy, suppliers, manufacturers, and business service providers may only attend HPBExpo by exhibiting and/or sponsoring. See the full policy.
Your primary space to meet with customers, display products, and conduct business on the show floor.
Show products in real-world conditions in a controlled outdoor environment designed for safety, visibility, and a fun time for all.
Highlight your latest innovations in a dedicated, high-traffic area designed for discovery. All entries are eligible for an Attendees' Choice Award.
Attend the Ultimate Awards Show for additional networking. Attendees' Choice and Best Booth Experience are announced alongside our prestigious industry recognitions.
Host an off-site customer or prospect event after official HPBExpo hours to strengthen relationships and create additional touchpoints beyond the exhibit floor.
Host your own 2-hour session to connect directly with customers — product knowledge, sales training, or company updates, open or invite-only.
Sponsorship extends your brand beyond your booth — putting your company in front of attendees throughout the show, across the venue, and in the moments they remember most.
Sponsorship also satisfies the trade-only participation requirement, making it a route into HPBExpo27 for companies that aren't taking exhibit space.
Coming September 2026 — full HPBExpo27 sponsorship packages and pricing. To be notified first, or to discuss a custom opportunity, contact sponsors@hpba.org.
All spaces are billed in 10×10 increments. The rates below are early-bird rates, valid March 22 – September 30, 2026.
| Indoor Inline | Indoor Corner or Outdoor | |
|---|---|---|
| HPBA Member Save $10/sq ft | $35 / sq ft | $37 / sq ft |
| Non-Member | $45 / sq ft | $47 / sq ft |
HPBA members save $10 per square foot — on a 20×20 island that's $4,000 back. Membership also brings:
To hold the member rate, your 2027 HPBA membership must be active by December 31, 2026. Companies not renewed by that date are invoiced the difference between member and non-member rates.
An invoice is issued after exhibit space contracts are received and accepted and spaces are reserved. Payment is due within two weeks of contract acceptance; unpaid booths are subject to release and/or deposit loss. See the full Booth Pricing Guide (PDF) for booth-configuration diagrams, or email exhibits@hpba.org to verify availability.
HPBExpo offers a robust education program that adds value for attendees and drives consistent traffic throughout the event.
Expert-led sessions take place directly on the show floor, keeping attendees engaged and present.
Host your own 2-hour session to connect directly with customers. Share product knowledge, provide sales training, or deliver company updates in a focused setting off the show floor but within the event facility. Sessions can be open to all attendees or invite-only, and begin the day before exhibits open.
Nashville offers the accessibility and energy that supports strong attendance and engagement.
HPBExpo27 takes place at Music City Center, Level 3 / Marty Dickens Terrace — in the heart of downtown.
HPBExpo brings together the companies shaping the future of the industry. Here are the exhibiting brands from HPBExpo26.
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Exhibiting at HPBExpo27 is the only way to become eligible for Priority Booth Selection for HPBExpo28.
Priority Booth Selection appointments take place onsite in Nashville, giving participating exhibitors first access to available exhibit space before booth sales open to the broader industry. Priority exhibitors also receive special pricing available only through the Priority Booth Selection process.
Your Priority Point total determines your booth selection appointment ranking. Companies increase their point totals through exhibit participation, exhibit size, HPBA membership history, sponsorship participation, and use of the official HPBExpo housing block.
The more you invest in your presence at HPBExpo27, the greater your opportunity to secure a preferred booth location for HPBExpo28. Exhibit bigger. Sponsor more. Stay in the official hotel block. Every investment you make at HPBExpo27 can strengthen your Priority Point ranking.
Important — companies that do not exhibit at HPBExpo27 are not eligible to participate in Priority Booth Selection for HPBExpo28.
Booking within the official HPBExpo hotel block keeps you close to the venue and other attendees, helps HPBA meet its hotel commitments — which lowers costs for everyone — and earns you Priority Points toward HPBExpo28.
Awarded to exhibitors who book through the official block — with an additional 10 points for booking 50 or more room nights.
The HPBExpo27 headquarters hotel, selected for its proximity to Music City Center and access to Expo events. Seven additional downtown properties are in the block.
Negotiated room block rates end on this date. Maritz is the only official housing provider — treat any other solicitation as unauthorized.
Booth space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early to secure the best possible location and position your company for success on the show floor.
