FREE Admission | Family-Friendly
Saturday 10am - 4pm | Sunday 10am - 3pm
The ENC Home & Outdoor Expo is back in downtown New Bern — and 2026 is bigger, more interactive, and more inspiring than ever. Over 100 vendors will fill the Riverfront Convention Center - inside & out.
Whether you're planning a renovation, refreshing your space, upgrading your backyard, or simply gathering ideas, this two-day event brings together trusted professionals, hands-on experiences, and fresh inspiration — all under one roof.
Check out what's NEW & EXCITING for 2026
Enter for your chance to win $500 toward your next home or outdoor project. One lucky attendee will receive a $500 grant to use with a participating event vendor.
Explore the show and join the fun:
• Visit participating vendor booths
• Collect passport stamps
• Enter for your chance to win a $500 Inspired Living Starter Grant.
The first 250 attendees each day receive a Welcome Tote filled with discounts, promotional items, and surprises.
(While supplies last — they go fast!)
Meet Gia, a Certified Mold Detection Dog, conducting live demonstrations throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
Learn how trained detection dogs identify hidden mold behind walls, under flooring, and in areas not visible to the human eye.
It’s educational, fascinating & fun!
Each day, enjoy expert-led landscaping seminars tailored specifically for Eastern North Carolina homeowners.
Saturday & Sunday Schedule
10:30 AM
Common ENC Lawn & Garden Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
11:30 AM
Storm-Smart Landscaping for Coastal NC
12:30 PM
Alternative Lawns & Landscaping for Pollinators and Native Plants
Practical, region-specific advice you can apply immediately to your home and yard.
Casual, interactive conversations with local professionals throughout the show floor.
No stage. No pressure. Just real conversations.
Ask about trends.
Ask what’s worth upgrading.
Ask what they’d do if it were their house.
Browse a curated Artisan Market featuring talented local artists and makers. Support local. Shop handmade. Discover something unique.
The Colonial Capital Humane Society will be on-site Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM with adoptable dogs and puppies looking for loving homes. Stop by to meet them, learn about adoption, and maybe find your newest family member. 🐾
This is the perfect weekend to gather ideas, ask questions, and kick off your spring projects — all in one place.
Living Starts Here.