The Novi Home Show

October 9-11, 2026

Patrons come to a home show expecting to see home improvement exhibits, but our show offers a robust lineup of features to add to your experience! Click the buttons below to learn more about each feature!

Fall Show Features

Great Lakes Ace Grand Prize Giveaway

Our partners at Great Lakes Ace are offering an opportunity to win an EGO Snow Thrower valued at $749!

 

Double Your Chances to Win!

  1. Sign up online using the button below!
  2. Sign up at the show for a 2nd chance!
A green and black snow blower with two batteries on a snowy driveway; text promotes a contest to win a $749 value prize from Great Lakes Ace.

Manufactured Home Showcase

Tour 4 Manufactured Homes inside the show!

The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) will feature 4 complete, professionally decorated homes on display inside our show! Here you can see the quality of design and luxury offered in an affordable manufactured home! All homes are tour-able and will have ADA access.

Illustration of a blue house with a porch and landscaping, accompanied by the word "Showcase" in bold letters beneath it.

About the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association

MMHA is dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of manufactured and modular home living and connecting people interested in finding a community or home with its members. MMHA is one of Michigan’s oldest trade associations, founded in 1941. MMHA is a nonprofit association representing the manufactured and modular home industry in Michigan. MMHA works to improve the image of manufactured and modular housing by educating consumers, media and government about the quality, affordability, design and beauty of the homes.

Farmer John's Greenhouse

The gardening pros from Farmer John’s Greenhouse will offer presentations on decorating your mantle for the upcoming holidays, fall gardening & cleanup, and pruning deciduous shrubs.

Presentation Schedule

Friday, Oct. 10
Presenters: Steven Lewis, Sales & Merchandise Manager & Gabrielle Hirth, Sales & Merchandise Team Lead
3:30-4:30 – Permanent Botanical Wreaths and Centerpieces

Saturday, Oct. 11
Presenter: Johnny Darin, Nursery Manager
12:30-1:30 – Fall Gardening & Cleanup
2:30-3:30 – Pruning Deciduous Shrubs

Sunday, Oct. 12
Presenter: Johnny Darin, Nursery Manager
11:30-12:30 – Fall Gardening & Cleanup
1:30-2:30 – Pruning Deciduous Shrubs

Autumn-themed mantel with pumpkins, pinecones, candles, and a wooden box labeled "thankful," surrounded by fall leaves and lanterns.
Logo for "Farmer John's" featuring a green house with leaves, and the words "Home · Garden · Fashion" on a black background.

Gardening Seminars

Gardening experts will be on-sight, courtesy of the Michigan State University Extension, to help you with a variety of garden related topics and questions! Plus children’s activites and “Ask the Expert” presentations. Check out the seminar schedule below!

Ask the Expert Presentations

Friday, October 11

1:30 pm – Strawbale Gardening
Presented by John Keast of Washtenaw EMG

3:30 pm – Permanent Botanical Wreaths and Centerpieces
Presented by Steven Lewis & Gabrielle Hirth of Farmer John’s Greenhouse

5:30 pm – Houseplant Care
Presented by Melanie Fuhrmann of MSU – Oakland

Saturday, October 12

11:30 am – Seed Saving
Presented by Melanie Fuhrmann of MSU – Oakland

12:30 pm – Fall Gardening
Presented by Johnny Darin of Farmer John’s Greenhouse

1:30 pm – Fall Gardening & Cleanup
Presented by Janelle Justin of Oakland EMG

2:30 pm – Pruning Deciduous Shrubs
Presented by Johnny Darin of Farmer John’s Greenhouse

3:30 pm – Houseplant Care
Presented by Melanie Fuhrmann of MSU – Oakland

Sunday, October 13

11:30 am – Fall Gardening & Cleanup
Presented by Johnny Darin of Farmer John’s Greenhouse

12:30 pm – Detering Deer
Presented by Lindsey Kerr of Farmer MSU – Wayne

1:30 pm – Pruning Deciduous Shrubs
Presented by Johnny Darin of Farmer John’s Greenhouse

2:30 pm – Tree & Shrub Care 101
Presented by Lindsey Kerr of Farmer MSU – Wayne

Kids Activities

Saturday from 10am – 2pm

  • Bulb Planting – Kids can plant one bulb to take home that will bloom in the spring!

Sunday from 10am – 2pm

  • Laminated Flower Book Mark – Kids can choose from real flowers and leaves to make their own laminated book mark!
Two people stand behind a table with "Smart Gardening" materials in a greenhouse, surrounded by blooming flowers and plants. The table displays brochures and a sign indicating Michigan State University Extension.
Michigan State University Extension logo for Smart Gardening, featuring icons of a lawn mower, plant, watering can, and gardening fork.

Inside Outside Guys Pavilion

The Inside Outside Guys will be broadcasting LIVE from the show on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10 am – 12 pm and taking questions from the audience following each broadcast.

Visit the Inside Outside Guys Pavilion in aisles 900 and 1000 to speak with their builder / remodeler / specialist partners.

You can listen to The Inside Outside Guys each weekend on WJR 760 AM, WTKA (The Ticket) 1050 AM, and WLBY 1290 AM!

Tip Top Dog Training Demos

Don’t miss our exciting dog training demos this weekend! Join the crew from Tip Top Dog Training on Friday at 2 PM and 5 PM to see Raven, a talented 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, show off her impressive skills. Then come back Saturday at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM to meet Minnie, a clever 5-year-old black Lab who’s sure to steal your heart. Whether you’re a dog lover or just curious about training techniques, these demos are fun for all ages!

Presentation Times

Friday 2 pm & 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm, 3 pm & 6 pm

A man in a yellow "Tip Top K9 Dog Training" shirt holds a dog, surrounded by other people and dogs, some wearing graduation caps, in various training and celebration scenes.

Kids Zone

Families are welcome at the Novi Home Show and we have created a Kids Zone where everyone can relax, refresh and take a break for a little fun!

Our Kids Zone features include…

The Novi Home Show Kids Zone logo with balloons featuring fall gourds, a food truck, black bats, kids playing, and a girl on an inflatable slide.

Artist Rocco Pisto Painting Giveaway

Our friends from IMAGIO Glass will welcome renowned watercolor artist, Rocco Pisto, to their booth (#824) on Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm (or later).

Rocco will be painting glass like he has for many custom installations IMAGIO Glass has done over the years.

Showgoers will even have the opportunity to register to win a custom piece of art painted by Rocco at the show on a piece of IMAGIO Glass!

Gift Card Giveaways

At the show, you can register to win a $50 gift card courtesy of these exhibitors…

  • Closets by Design
  • Italy American Construction 
  • Motor City Hot Tubs
  • Teddy’s Landscape
A $50 gift card with a large red ribbon and bow on a white background. The words "GIFT CARD" are printed in red and orange gradient text.

Michigan Marketplace

Find unique gifts for yourself and others – now and for the holidays – while supporting local artisans, entrepreneurs and small business owners!

If you are, or know of a business, that should be featured in the Michigan Marketplace, please apply today!

Current Michigan Marketplace exhibitors include…

  • Bear Naked
  • Blessed Roots
  • Clover Stones
  • Creation Farm
  • Cutco
  • Dees Bees
  • Fix my Feet
  • Grip Stix
  • J.M. Higgins Farm
  • Little Black Rake
  • Norwex
  • Rocky Top
  • Six Lugs
  • Star Glow
  • Xtrametal
A large, irregularly shaped wooden table with natural edges is displayed on a polished concrete floor; smaller wooden tables and green curtains are in the background.

Thanks to our Fall Show sponsors!