Vendor Opportunities
Lowest Price for Vendors
Early Bird Special $125
Use Discount Code: “early bird”
Ends June 30th, so hurry!
Whether you are a returning vendor
or are learning about us for the first time,
We are excited to invite you to be a part of our upcoming
HOI Expo 2026, Midwest Conference
which will take place on
February 27 & 28, 2026 at
Bridge View Conference Center, Ottumwa, Iowa.
All booths and activities will be inside the building.
This event will bring together passionate homesteaders,
artisans, and vendors from around the Midwest
who want to get closer to their food source,
live sustainably, and build a thriving community.
We believe your business could be a fantastic fit,
offering attendees the chance to connect with
resources, tools, and ideas
that support their homesteading journey.
Take advantage of the opportunity to set up a booth
to showcase your products or services.
Network with like-minded individuals,
promote your brand, and
engage with a growing community
eager to learn and invest in their homesteads.
What Should You Expect in 2026?
We continue to be dedicated to making your business more visible to
our homesteaders and providing a professional atmosphere.
There will be more web presence and social media exposure. We have grown in our followers and have partnered with influential people to broaden our reach. By continuing to promote our conference, our vendors, our sponsors, and our speakers, we are working toward
making this a success for all of us.
We will continue to offer longer break time between classes in order to increase traffic flow past your booth.
Unloading and setting up your booth will take place on Thursday, February 26th. You will be able to drive into the building. This gets you out of the weather and closer to your booth for setting up.
Each 10’x10′ booth will receive 1 table and 2 chairs. Extra tables and chairs are available at a cost.
In order to offer a professional atmosphere, tables are required to be covered and the tables facing the isles are required to have skirting. Electricity is not included but is available for $35, per vendor. Please indicate on your application if you want electricity.
The Expo Hall will be secured for the evening.
You will be able to enter by 8am each day and the Expo Hall will open to participants at 9am.
In 2026, there will be two types of tickets: one that covers everything, and another that allows access only to the vendor hall. This has been created by request to reduce the cost to your customers who prefer to shop. Your Vendor registration gives you access to any/all of the activities in the Expo Hall. If you want to attend any of the conference classes, you will need to purchase a ticket.
Join us in celebrating creativity, innovation, and the spirit of homesteading! Letʼs thrive together!
Vendor Listing (sample)
Includes your booth # in the Expo Hall, products, services, and contact information.
This allows the participants to find your both at the conference and after.
There will be a map of the vendor locations in the conference program.
Business cards or facsimile can replace the written information below.
Sponsors who are vendors will be given a larger and more prominent ad.
Vendor 1
Booth #
Products,
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 2
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 3
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 4
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 5
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 6
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Vendor 7
Booth #
Products
Services
Contact Information
Who are Modern Homesteaders?
The whole idea of modern homesteading comes from people’s desire to re-connect with their food source and live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. They don’t need to own a big piece of land or raise their own animals to be a homesteader.
Homesteaders are motivated by a range of forces, from a longing to take more control over life to wanting to seek a better diet. They are providing goods and services to themselves through their own labor. Most of all; it provides an opportunity to pursue a life on their own terms.
Urban and suburban homesteading is a subset of homesteading. These are people who live in or near cities and still consider themselves homesteaders because they are trying to provide for their own needs within the confines of a small suburban house and yard, or even a tiny city lot.
What does the Average Homesteader Look Like?
They are Self-Starters, Self-Determined, Self-Sufficient, and Self-Motivated. They see intrinsic value in taking the traditional route of hard work and self-reliance.
The largest age group of homesteaders is 30-39 (38.5%), and after that is 40-49 (28.1%). They are approaching the prime of their life. They are college-educated. 36.7% have bachelor’s degrees, 17.2% have master’s degrees, and some have PhD’s. They own their home, are married, and together with their spouse, they work less than 10 acres of land.
50% of homesteaders earn more than $70,000 annually. More than one-third of homesteaders earn more than $80,000 annually. They earn more than the average American ($56,000), and they live below their wages.
Vendors
Our participants will have the opportunity to communicate with you, the vendors, to gather details about your businesses, offerings, or services!