Vermont Home Show Draws Record 5,000 Attendees

Annual event features over 100 vendors and highlights new home improvement products and services.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:34am

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The Vermont Home Show, an annual event showcasing the latest home improvement products and services, attracted a record 5,000 attendees this past weekend in Essex Junction. The show featured a wide range of vendors, from bathroom tile suppliers to sauna and hot tub dealers, as well as some first-time exhibitors like Green Mountain Roof Renew and Kitchen Tune Up.

Why it matters

The Vermont Home Show provides an important platform for local home improvement businesses to connect with potential customers and demonstrate their products and services. The strong turnout this year suggests continued consumer demand for home upgrades and renovations, even as the economy faces broader challenges.

The details

According to Wesley Jenks, who has organized the Vermont Home Show for the past three years, the event has grown in size and attendance each year. This year's show featured over 100 vendors, up from previous years. Attendees were able to get quotes from multiple contractors, helping them find the best deals on home projects. Some first-time exhibitors, like Green Mountain Roof Renew and Kitchen Tune Up, used the home show as a way to showcase their products and educate potential customers.

  • The Vermont Home Show took place this past weekend (March 28-29, 2026).
  • The event is expected to return in late March or early April 2027.

The players

Wesley Jenks

The organizer of the Vermont Home Show, who has put on the event for the past three years.

Lynne Winter

A representative from Kitchen Tune Up, a first-time exhibitor at the Vermont Home Show.

Mark Monaghan

The founder of Green Mountain Roof Renew, another first-time exhibitor at the Vermont Home Show.

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What they’re saying

“'Every year has been a little better than the previous year,'”

— Wesley Jenks, Organizer, Vermont Home Show

“'It's arguably probably the best way to keep your contractors honest by coming to a home show and getting several quotes that way you know you're getting the best deal,'”

— Wesley Jenks, Organizer, Vermont Home Show

“'They grab the fliers to pass it along to other people so word of mouth helps as well,'”

— Lynne Winter, Representative, Kitchen Tune Up

“'It's kind of an eye catching thing so people see it and wonder what it is,'”

— Mark Monaghan, Founder, Green Mountain Roof Renew

“'We're not into selling it we think it sells itself we're into educating and empowering people so they know there's a different option to replacing their roof,'”

— Mark Monaghan, Founder, Green Mountain Roof Renew

What’s next

The Vermont Home Show is expected to return in late March or early April 2027, continuing its annual tradition of showcasing the latest home improvement products and services to local residents.

The takeaway

The strong turnout and growth of the Vermont Home Show underscores the ongoing consumer demand for home upgrades and renovations, even in challenging economic times. The event provides a valuable platform for local businesses to connect with potential customers and demonstrate their offerings, helping homeowners find the best deals and solutions for their home improvement needs.