If your next Jacksonville patio project starts with a homeowner showing you a photo of their backyard, this show deserves a closer look. The Jacksonville Home + Patio Show gives you a place to discuss that project in person. The spring and fall editions need separate booking decisions.
Two editions at the same Jacksonville venue
Marketplace Events produces the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show as a consumer home improvement event. Visitors come to explore home projects and meet businesses that can help carry them out. For your patio company, the useful conversation is about a homeowner’s property, rather than a wholesale buying program. About the show
As checked on September 7, 2026, the next dates are:
| Edition | Dates | Venue | Planning position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | October 2–4, 2026 | Prime Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville | Current 2026 exhibitor kit available |
| Spring | March 5–7, 2027 | Prime Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville | Dates and rates announced; the online exhibitor kit still covers 2026 |
The venue address is 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Both editions currently list Friday and Saturday opening hours of 10 a.m.–8 p.m., followed by Sunday at 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Keep the two official calendars separate when briefing your crew. Fall information · Spring information
The spring site’s new date banner does not make every document underneath it current. Its exhibitor kit still lists March 2026 setup dates. Request the 2027 instructions before arranging delivery or labor for spring. Spring exhibitor kit
Where your patio business fits on the show floor
The official exhibitor directory includes outdoor and landscape businesses alongside pools and spas, with interior renovation categories elsewhere in the mix. Your prospect may be comparing a patio project with other work on the same house. That makes this a broader setting than an event devoted only to outdoor construction. Exhibitor directory
Give that visitor something specific to discuss: a finished patio you actually built, with photographs showing how it connects to the house. A small material sample can then answer a practical question about the surface. These are display recommendations, not claims about what the organizer supplies.
The fall program also includes gardening activities and a Fresh Ideas Stage. Those features help explain the home-and-garden setting, but a busy presentation is not evidence that the people nearby need a patio contractor. Fall show features
Your strongest reason to exhibit is the ability to turn a useful conversation into a local site visit. State your service area clearly and have someone present who can discuss an actual backyard. If your company cannot yet survey or install in this market, resolve that gap before treating the show as a sales opportunity.
Booth costs: what changes between fall and spring
The published space rates differ by edition and hall section:
| Space location | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Sections 1–4 | $15.29 per sq. ft. | $17.39 per sq. ft. |
| Sections 5–6 | $17.29 per sq. ft. | $18.99 per sq. ft. |
These are space rates, not the cost of a completed exhibit. Use the edition-specific quote to check additional charges before comparing two proposed locations. The fall kit also states that utilities and furniture are not included. Fall booth rates · Spring booth rates · Fall exhibitor kit
A less expensive section can lose its advantage if your display needs more services there. Ask for a quote against the same proposed patio display in each location. Comparing equal footprints is more useful than comparing two square-foot prices alone.
There is no verified basis here for claiming that spring produces better patio leads than fall. Choose the edition after checking when your team can visit interested homeowners and take on their projects. The autumn date is sooner; the spring date gives you more time to prepare, but its detailed operating instructions still need updating.
A garden-style display needs a workable exit plan
For fall 2026, Tuesday afternoon move-in is reserved for exhibits of at least 400 square feet. General setup follows on Wednesday and Thursday. All pavers and pallets must be removed by noon on Monday, October 5. Section 6 requires flooring, which is not supplied. These points come from the current online kit; they are not confirmed instructions for spring 2027. Fall exhibitor kit
That deadline matters if your concept uses real paving. Work backward from the booked collection time before deciding how much material to bring. A patio surface that looks convincing on Friday still needs a crew and a vehicle to remove it after the show.
For a first appearance, a compact section of paving beside photographs may explain your workmanship without rebuilding a whole backyard. A larger scene makes sense only when it helps you show something the smaller sample cannot, such as how seating fits around an outdoor kitchen.
Send the show team a dimensioned drawing before committing to a tall pergola or a working water feature. Include the proposed height and any utility needs. A booth quote does not establish that a particular structure or demonstration is approved. Have the organizer confirm the permitted height and whether the water feature can run before you order either display. Contact the show team
FAQ
Is the Jacksonville Home Expo the same event?
No. The Jacksonville Home Expo is separately presented by East Coast Consumer Shows. Its current listing gives February 6–7, 2027 at the Jax Fairgrounds, rather than the Prime Osborn venue used by the Home + Patio Show. Check the organizer and location before accepting a booking proposal with a similar Jacksonville home-show name. Jacksonville Home Expo
Can visitors keep my company details without taking a brochure?
The fall show describes a “Save Your Faves” feature using QR codes at booths so visitors can save company information on their phones. Check your listing before opening. Saving your details is useful, but it does not itself mean the homeowner has asked for a site visit; agree on that next step during your conversation. Fall show features
Do the audience figures on the spring website predict the 2027 show?
No. The audience statistics on its booth-rates page cite a 2022 Marketplace Events attendee survey. They are historical marketing information, not a forecast of the projects you will win in 2027. Ask for recent Jacksonville results and the survey scope before using those figures to estimate your own opportunity. Spring audience information
Decide what you can offer after the conversation
Choose an edition when you can follow a promising patio discussion with a real appointment. Then request a quote for the smallest display that makes your work understandable. Confirm its placement and approval before adding the heavier elements that make setup and removal harder.
