Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference
Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149
Expo: July 19-21, 2018 | Pre-show Workshops: July 16-18, 2018
Holiday lighting & decorating conference
60+ classes for beginner to advanced decorators
Fantastic vendor hall for shopping
From home DIY'ers to commercial installers
Pre-show
Talk to show participants and casting agentsChristmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference is three days of shopping, decorating ideas and education to help light your way to your best outdoor holiday display! The Conference is held once a year on the 3rd weekend in July and changes location each year. At Christmas Expo, you can network with other holiday decorators, shop for products that you seldom find in stores, take classes to learn how to get started or how to improve your display. Christmas Expo is the best way to meet with and learn from from creative DIY’ers, resourceful professionals and industry experts that you simply won’t find anywhere else. You can also chat with participants in ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight and meet with casting agents for the show!
New for 2018! Are you a Holiday Lighting Installer, Designer or Decorator? The holiday light installation industry is booming and we have the information to help you start a holiday light installation or holiday decorating business or expand your current business. You can increase your holiday income with independent education taught by experienced business owners. Perfect for existing businesses, or a great addition for seasonal businesses such as landscapers and window washers. Learn more
The event is for Homeowners with displays large or small; Commercial Decorators for cities, businesses, parks; Lighting Installers will find sources, supplies and education. It’s for all skill levels, newbie to advanced
The Expo is open to the public
Vendor hall hours:
Thu: 12:30 – 5:00
Fri: 9:30 – 4:30
Sat: 9:30 – 4:00
Admission to Vendor hall only:
$8 pp/day at the door (does not include classes). Children under 12 admitted free to vendor hall only.
To attend classes, you must purchase a Conference registration at the Expo.
July 19-21, 2018
Mesquite Convention Center
1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite TX 75149
Hampton Inn & Suites
$99/night for king or two doubles
Attached to Convention Center
Call hotel for room availability (972) 329-3100
TownePlace Suites Dallas Mesquite
$99/night
Rooms are available. Please contact us for a reservation link.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Mesquite
$99/night
972-686-8286 (Use Christmas In July (CIJ))
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*Room block is sold out. Full rate rooms may be available.
