National Hardware Show 2026 Las Vegas Trade Exhibition

LD20/SP20 Heavy-Duty Square Connector

The National Hardware Show (NHS) in Las Vegas, USA, is one of the world's longest-running and largest specialized trade shows, and also ranks among the largest exhibitions for hardware tools, garden tools, and home goods in the Americas. The previous edition featured a total exhibition area of 75,000 square meters, with 1,268 exhibiting companies and 36,000 attendees.

Show History and Growth

Established in 1945, the show is held annually. Originally hosted in New York, it relocated to Chicago in 1975 before moving to Las Vegas in 2004, where it has been held ever since. The exhibition has experienced rapid growth since its relocation from Chicago to Las Vegas in 2004. Organized by Reed Exhibitions, the 2026 edition is scheduled for March 30 to April 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Exhibition Focus and Key Details

The exhibition centers on two main themes: hardware tools and lawn and garden products, while continuing to feature dedicated zones for new products, technologies, and designs.

• Hardware tools and accessories for professional and consumer use
• Lawn and garden equipment and outdoor living products
• Dedicated zones for new products, technologies, and designs

Date: March 31–April 2, 2026 | Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Las Vegas, USA

Planning Your Visit

For buyers and exhibitors in the hardware and home improvement supply chain, NHS offers a direct view of market trends and new product launches. If you are evaluating connector or cable assembly suppliers for outdoor, garden, or power equipment applications, reviewing the exhibitor list in advance and scheduling meetings before the show can help you make the most of your time on the floor.

For more details on related industrial connector solutions, you can browse the aviation plug connector catalog to compare interface options and environmental ratings before the show.