York Builders Association Home and Garden Show

Discover Home Inspiration, Local Experts & Big Ideas,  All Under One Roof!

The York Home & Garden Show is South Central Pennsylvania’s must-attend annual event for homeowners, DIYers, and anyone planning their next home or outdoor project. Held February 6-8, 2026 in the UPMC Arena at the York Expo Center, the show features hundreds of trusted local vendors offering everything from home building and remodeling to roofing, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, solar energy, and more.

Why Attend:

Meet Local Pros – Connect with builders, remodelers, landscapers, and other local experts ready to help bring your ideas to life.
Attend Free Educational Seminars – Learn tips and trends from industry experts.
Shop Cash-and-Carry Vendors – Discover products you can buy on the spot. From candles and plants to gourmet treats, find something for everyone.
Explore the DIY Deals Market – Find discounted home improvement materials and surplus items that were donated by builders, remodelers and suppliers.
Enjoy Family-Friendly Fun – Bring the whole crew, even your pooch!
Free Parking & Easy Access – Conveniently located at the York Expo Center.

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What’s Happening at the Show

Educational Sessions, Workshops & Special Features

Friday, February 6

6 p.m. | Stage

Restoration at Home: Native & Perennial Food & Medicine Plants for Ecological Landscaping

Horn Farm Center

Explore native shrubs and resilient perennials that provide food, materials, and ecological value while enriching local ecosystems.

6 p.m. | Workshop Zone

Hammer & Stain – Door Mat Workshop

Hammer & Stain

$36 per project. Includes complimentary Home & Garden Show admission. Advance registration required.

Saturday, February 7

11 a.m. | Stage

Susquehanna Service Dogs Demonstration

Learn how assistance dogs support children and adults with disabilities.

12-3 p.m. | Stage

Alpaca Meet & Greet

Shear Heaven Alpaca Farm

1 p.m. | Stage

What’s Special About Alpacas – from Their Heads to Their Toes

Shear Heaven Alpaca Farm

4 p.m. | Stage

Honeybees & Beekeeping: Understanding and Supporting Our Pollinator Friends

York County Beekeepers Association

An introduction to honeybee biology, pollinator relationships, and seasonal hive management.

Sunday, February 8

11 a.m. | Stage

Master Gardeners Presentation

Topic to be announced.

12 noon | Workshop Zone

Mini Cookie Class

Leona’s Café & Bakery

$20 per person. Learn to decorate two football cookies with Royal Icing. Includes complimentary Home & Garden Show admission. Advance registration required.

1:00 PM | Stage

Orchid Care 101

Lora Deller

Learn how to care for Phalaenopsis orchids, including repotting and reblooming techniques.

All Weekend Features

Workshop Zone | Candle Making

Apricity Products LLC

Create a 12 oz coconut apricot wax candle with a crackling wooden wick. $30 per candle. Ongoing throughout all show hours.

Workshop Zone | Creative Projects

Twig & Tinker Creative Company LLC

Hands-on creative experiences including ceramic birdhouse painting, custom planters, and floral & fiber wall hangings. Projects range from $10–$45.

DIY Deals Market

YBA / Workforce NOW Foundation

Discounted home improvement materials donated by local contractors. First-come, first-served. Proceeds benefit the Workforce NOW Foundation.

Workforce NOW Foundation Booth

Fundraisers & Spring Pre-Sales supporting workforce development and skilled trades education.

*Check the website for more offerings and updates as items are confirmed*