PORTER COUNTY
MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
GARDENING SHOW
We are enthusiastically making plans for next year's Gardening Show.
In the meantime, please save the date: January 31, 2026! We want to emphasize how thrilled we are to be able to get together again and celebrate our love for growing things. More information to come!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST
(Chicago time)
Tickets $10 cash, no pre-sale
Children under 12 are free
Free Door Prizes
Free Parking
Porter County Expo Center
215 East Division Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Highlights
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Seed + Bulb - a great opportunity to collect free seeds and bulbs from our gardens and commercial donors.
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Presentations by regional and local gardening speakers.
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Demonstrations - hands on "how to" topics on basic gardening skills.
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The Happening Place in Building 3 where there are lots of things TO DO!
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More than 100 Exhibitor + Vendor Booths with products and services for and about gardens and gardening.
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Recycled Yard and Garden Tools and Decor.
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Gently used Gardening Books and Magazines. Bargains begin at $0.25 each.
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Children's Corner educational activities
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Catered Dining service
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Discounted Hotel Rate for overnight guests
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Watch this page for more information as details develop.
Floor Plan
Dining
Perennial favorite, Tate's Place will join us at the 20th Annual Gardening Show. Whether it's coffee and pastry, a cinnamon roll as we open, soup & salad or sandwich for lunch, you will enjoy tempting culinary choices!
Lodging
Our lodging partner for the 20th Annual Gardening Show is Country Inn and Suites. Please select this link to reserve your room at a special rate before the cut-off date of January 15, 2026.
THANK YOU TO THESE SPONSORS!
