FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Dates of the Expo
January 7th, 2027
Doors open at 8:30am. Doors close at 6:00pm. (New morning hours for 2027!)
January 8th, 2027
Doors open at 8:30am. Doors close at 6:00pm.
January 9th, 2027
Doors open at 8:30am. Doors close at 6:00pm (Vendor Hall closes at 5:00pm)
Location
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Are one-day tickets available?
Yes, they will be available online prior to the event.
Please note: No one-day tickets will be sold at the door.
What is the minimum age to attend? Can I bring my kids?
Children 3 and under are free. Children 4-9 are $50 tickets.
Can a family member visit or walk around?
Unfortunately, no. Our insurance and venue license don’t allow us to have unregistered people in the conference center.
Are meals included in the ticket price?
No. There will be numerous food options available at the expo center for you to purchase.
How much is parking at the Kentucky Expo Center?
Parking at the Kentucky Expo Center costs $12 per vehicle for a single entry and $15 for a multi-entry, per day. Shuttle options are available from most hotels in the area; check with your hotel for more details!
Do the conference recordings come with each purchase?
Yes! The professionally recorded sessions will be sent to attendees by the end of February.
(Please note, the code for free access to the recordings is one per order, not one per ticket.)
The free access to the speaker sessions must not be shared outside your household.
I can’t attend any longer. Can I get a refund?
Yes! You can get a refund until December 1st, 2026. Refunds will be subject to a $20-per-ticket processing fee. After Dec. 1st, tickets are nonrefundable. If you need a refund before Dec. 1st, please email us at: josh@nahbexpo.com
Where do we stay?
Hotels can be booked with Louisville Tourism.
Who is speaking?
Our speakers and VIPs will be announced soon!
What is the schedule?
Our speaker schedule will be announced soon!
Who are the vendors?
Vendor applications will go live around June 5th, 2026.
Can I bring in my drinks, food, or snacks?
The venue will not allow us or attendees to bring outside food or drinks into the venue.
Can I bring in a wagon or cart inside the expo?
Small wagons and carts are welcome inside the Expo Center, but please note that they cannot be taken through the lobby or front entrances. All wagons and carts must enter and exit through the back doors only, as wheels are not permitted in the lobby area.
For your convenience, HillCo provides free carts inside the Expo area for all attendees to use. Thanks for helping us keep traffic flowing smoothly!
Can I sell items I make or let people pick up orders if I’m not a registered vendor?
We ask anyone not registered as a vendor not to bring products into the venue space to sell or distribute.
Can I bring honey to share or trade?
Yes. We ask participants to bring their honey in 2 ozor 8oz plastic jars for sharing.
Can vendors enter the Honey Show?
Yes, they can.
What is the nearest airport?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Do you have tickets available for the trade show alone?
No, we do not. The ticket for the conference is for both speakers and the trade show.
Can I bring my pet with me to the Expo Center?
“Except for service animals, animals are not permitted inside the facility. KEC uses the definition provided by the ADA, a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In this case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other adequate controls.” - KEC Rules & Regulations.