Top Lawn Care Trade Shows in 2024 (Stay Ahead of the Curve)

Staying ahead of the competition as a lawn care professional or landscape business owner requires more than exceptional service.

You must know the latest equipment, evolving best practices, and ever-changing regulations. Attending trade shows can be invaluable for keeping your business competitive. For instance:

• 52% of business leaders believe that trade shows and events provide the greatest ROI compared to other marketing channels.

• Trade shows are the second most effective marketing tactic for generating leads after company websites. Ideally, they should form part of your lawn care business marketing strategy.

• Meeting ideal prospects at a trade show costs around $142 less than meeting at the office. This is great for getting new lawn care leads.

Here, we explore the top lawn care trade shows in 2024, where you can network, discover innovative solutions, and find reliable suppliers, whether as an attendee or exhibitor.

Why Lawn Care Trade Shows Are Important to Your Business

Within the competitive lawn care industry, staying updated is crucial.

Trade shows offer a unique opportunity for exhibitors and attendees to learn about the latest technology, hear from industry experts, and connect with peers. Attending these industry events can give you insights that directly impact your business's success and growth.

Lawn care trade shows can help lawn care business owners with:

• Networking Opportunities: Meet industry leaders and like-minded professionals. Build relationships that can lead to collaborations and partnerships.

• Access to Innovations: Discover cutting-edge products and the latest equipment and technologies to save time and improve efficiency.

• Educational Sessions: Attend workshops and seminars to learn about the newest techniques, regulations, and best practices.

• Market Insights: Learning market trends and consumer preferences can help you tailor your services to meet demand.

• Industry Updates: Stay informed about the latest trends, regulations, and market conditions affecting the lawn care sector.

• Supplier Connections: Meet suppliers face-to-face and negotiate better deals for your business.

• Teambuilding and Recruitment Solutions: Find effective strategies for building a strong team and hiring the right talent.

Now that we understand the advantages of attending lawn care trade shows let's look at the top events scheduled for 2024.

Lawn Care Trade Shows & Conferences in 2024

2024 is packed with numerous trade shows and conferences designed for landscape professionals and other professionals in the lawn care industry. Here are some of the most notable events you should consider attending.

Naturally, you don't need to attend all of them.

Find the trade show that you most identify with – this could be its location or agenda.

Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference

Date: July 23-24, 2024 Location: Signia by Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia Cost: $379 early bird, $479 regular

The Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference is the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to education and exhibits focused on technology in the green industry. It's the one landscape conference where professionals convene for education, innovation, and partnership-building opportunities.

Not only will you find actionable ideas you can take home to implement in your landscape business, but you'll also meet others facing the same day-to-day hurdles in the landscape industry.

Ignite 2024

Date: August 26-28, 2024 Location: Orlando Marriott World Center, Florida Cost: $949 general admission, group discounts available 

Ignite 2024 is an unmissable opportunity for lawn, pest control, and landscape professionals looking to get the most out of Aspire software and stay ahead of emerging industry trends.

Join thought leaders, Aspire and FieldRoutes experts, and industry professionals like yourself at this event.

Equip Exposition

Date: October 15-18, 2024 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Cost: $325 early bird, $425 regular

Equip Exposition is one of the country's largest lawn care trade shows. It is an annual event dedicated to growing the businesses of landscapers, hardscapes, manufacturers, and dealers.

This landscape expo covers everything from new equipment demonstrations to educational sessions on sustainable practices.

Nursery/Landscape EXPO

Date: August 14-16, 2024 Location: San Antonio, Texas Cost: $265 early bird

Hosted by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, the Nursery/Landscape Expo is a must-attend for those looking to enhance their landscaping services. 

The event includes plant and product showcases, landscaping workshops, and networking opportunities with top industry professionals.

ELEVATE Conference & Expo

Date: November 3-6, 2024 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Cost: $495 members, $1395 regular

ELEVATE focuses on business growth and lawn care and landscaping leadership. Sessions include marketing strategies, business management, and leadership development. 

ELEVATE is the landscape industry's premier event, and for good reason. Moving to a different city each year – from the East Coast to the West Coast – ELEVATE is always a new experience. 

iLandscape

Date: February 26-28, 2025 Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Cost: $145 member, $255 regular

iLandscape is known for its extensive trade show floor and educational sessions. The event features workshops on design trends, sustainable landscaping, and the latest in horticultural practices. 

The Illinois + Wisconsin Landscape Show will return February 26-28, 2025, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The 2024 event occurred in January 2024.

GROW! Annual Conference

Date: February 25-26, 2025 Location: Columbus, Ohio Cost: $1,095 standard registration

The GROW! Annual Conference is designed for growth-minded lawn care professionals. It offers sessions on scaling your business, improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and various networking events. 

The 2024 conference edition happened in Des Moines, Iowa. 2025 will head to Columbus, Ohio.

ProGreen EXPO

Date: January 28-30, 2025 Location: Denver, Colorado Cost: $50 non-members

ProGreen EXPO is a comprehensive event for green industry professionals. It covers everything from landscape design to water management and pest control. ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. 

More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather yearly at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees, and discover the latest information for the upcoming season.

ServiceTitan Pantheon

Date: September 30-October 2,2024 Location: Los Angeles, California Cost: $$849 super early bird, $1,099 regular

ServiceTitan Pantheon focuses on technology and innovation in the service industry. While not exclusively for lawn care, many sessions are highly relevant, including those on customer management, automation, and business growth strategies. 

Once again, Pantheon is taking place at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida. The conference starts on Monday, September 30, and closes on Wednesday, October 2, after the final keynote address.

Discover New Ways to Grow Your Lawn Care Business

Attending these trade shows is an excellent way to stay ahead in the lawn care industry. However, managing your business efficiently is equally important.

This is why many lawn care companies use FieldRoutes Operations Suite, which offers a comprehensive solution to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.

FieldRoutes is a cloud-based software designed specifically for field service operations like lawn care and landscape contractors. 

Key features include:

• Appointment Scheduling: Schedule and manage appointments seamlessly.

• Route Optimization: Optimize routes for efficiency and fuel savings.

• Invoicing and Payments: Send invoices and collect payments through an online portal.

• Automated Reminders: Send automated appointment and payment reminders.

• Real-Time Analytics: Access reports and analytics through an interactive dashboard​

Using FieldRoutes, you can reduce administrative tasks, improve customer satisfaction, and focus on growing your lawn care business and boosting your profit margins.

Combine a visit to the trade shows by scheduling a demo with FieldRoutes today. Discover how our operations suite can help you scale your business through marketing or operations. It's the perfect combination for any lawn care business owner.