Events
Book your travel with these dates in mind. Check back soon for additional details!
| Wednesday, March 26 | |||
| 7:30 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up |
| 7:30 AM | – | 5:30 PM | Coat/Bag Check |
| 8:00 AM |
– | 10:00 AM | HPBA Gas & Solid Fuel Hearth Appliance Manufacturer Update Meeting |
| 8:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | NFI Certification Testing |
| 8:00 AM | – | 4:00 PM | NFI Certification Exam Review Courses |
| 8:00 AM | – | 6:00 PM | CSIA Certification Reviews/Exams |
| 8:30 AM | – | 10:30 AM | Board Training: HPBA, HPBAC, HPBEF |
| 10:30 AM | – | 2:00 PM | Government Affairs Leadership Academy |
| 10:30 AM | – | 2:30 PM | HPBA Board of Directors Meeting |
| 2:30 PM | – | 4:00 PM | HPBA Vent-Free Product Subsection (Vent-Free Alliance) Meeting |
| 2:30 PM | – | 4:30 PM | Retailer Roundtables |
| 5:00 PM | – | 10:00 PM | HPBA Affiliate & HPBAC Receptions |
| 10:00 PM | After Dark Nightlife Access Registration and ticket required |
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| Thursday, March 27 | |||
| 7:30 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up |
| 7:30 AM | – | 6:30 PM | Coat/Bag Check |
| 8:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | NFI Certification Exam Review Courses |
| 8:30 AM | – | 10:00 AM | Opening Session |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | NFI Certification Testing |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Area Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | New Product Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Attendees’ Choice Award Voting |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBA Member Benefits & Services Booth |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Mobile Device Charging Lounge |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBA Backyard Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Game Break Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Woodstove Demonstration Pavilion Open |
| 10:15 AM | – | 4:50 PM | HPBExpo General Education |
| 11:00 AM | – | 12:00 PM | Expo Highlights Tour Hosted by Eric Adair, HPBA |
| 12:00 PM | – | 1:00 PM | First Time Attendee Meetup |
| 1:00 PM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo 2026 Priority Booth Sales |
| 4:00 PM | – | 6:00 PM | Women’s Mentoring Event Click Here to Register (Required) |
| Evening | Open Night / Manufacturer Events | ||
| Friday, March 28 | |||
| 7:30 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up |
| 7:30 AM | – | 8:00 PM | Coat/Bag Check |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | NFI Certification Testing |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Area Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | New Product Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 4:00 PM | Attendees’ Choice Award Voting |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBA Member Benefits & Services Booth |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo 2026 Priority Booth Sales |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Mobile Device Charging Lounge |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | HPBA Backyard Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Game Break Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM | Outdoor Woodstove Demonstration Pavilion Open |
| 10:15 AM | – | 4:50 PM | HPBExpo General Education |
| 11:00 AM | – | 12:00 PM | Expo Highlights Tour Hosted by Eric Adair, HPBA |
| 2:30 PM | – | 3:30 PM | Tax Credits, Building Codes, & Product Certificates: Policy that Impacts Your Sales Hosted by HPBA Government Affairs for Retailers, Reps, and Distributors |
| 4:00 PM | Attendees’ Choice Awards Voting Closes | ||
| 5:00 PM | – | 7:30 PM | HPBA Ultimate Awards Show & Bayou Bash Industry Party |
| 8:00 PM | After Dark Nightlife Access Registration and ticket required |
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| Saturday, March 29 | |||
| 7:30 AM | – | 2:00 PM | HPBExpo Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up |
| 7:30 AM | – | 4:00 PM | Coat/Bag Check |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Area Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | New Product Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | HPBA Member Benefits & Services Booth |
| 10:00 AM | – | 2:00 PM | HPBExpo 2026 Priority Booth Sales |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | Mobile Device Charging Lounge |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | HPBA Backyard Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | Outdoor Game Break Open |
| 10:00 AM | – | 3:00 PM | Outdoor Woodstove Demonstration Pavilion Open |
| 10:15 AM | – | 2:50 PM | HPBExpo General Education |
| 7:00 PM | – | 10:00 PM | After Dark Networking Event Registration and ticket required |
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Updated 2.17.25 |
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Are You Interested in Holding a Meeting or Event in Conjunction with HPBExpo?
HPBExpo is HPBA’s exciting and award-winning annual trade show that provides synergies between various stakeholders and attendee groups throughout the hearth, patio, and barbecue industries. HPBA works with a variety of organizations who wish to hold meetings or events in conjunction with HPBExpo.
Requests for meetings held in conjunction with HPBExpo are managed on a case-by-case basis. HPBA has an ancillary meetings policy and specific guidelines for any approved meetings held in conjunction with HPBExpo.
STEPS FOR SUBMITTING AND APPROVAL OF ANCILLARY MEETING REQUESTS
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