Holiday Lighting Installers, Designers and Commercial Decorators

Start a Christmas lighting installation business
Expand your light installation business
Increase your holiday income

Santa works to install Christmas decorations Christmas Expo is an annual conference for holiday lighting and decorating enthusiasts, lighting businesses, commercial businesses, zoo’s, parks, government entities and anyone involved in the holiday lighting and decorating industry. The vendor hall encompasses outdoor decor and lighting vendors while the educational opportunities include over 75 classes covering lighting, animation and more.

New for 2018: The Lighting Installer and Decorator business track of classes provides both new and established businesses with opportunities, information and education to help you achieve your business goals and meet others in the industry.

Classes are offered as independent education.
Not a franchise.

Who should attend

Established holiday lighting installers who wish to expand their business or network with other installers to share ideas and gain knowledge
Landscapers seeking an off-season business opportunity
Window washers looking for a way to generate income during the holiday season
Anyone interested in starting a holiday lighting installation business

The holiday light installation business is booming. Turn your slow winter downtime in to a busy and solid revenue stream.

About the Business Track

The Lighting and Decorating Business Track encompasses 7 sessions out of the 75+ class offerings at Christmas Expo:

Daily registration is available for $85 per day, or you can purchase a full conference registration (all 3 days) for $195.

Materials & Products (Thursday 9:30)
The Office & More (Thursday 10:45)
Estimating & Installing (Thursday 1:30)
Other businesses & Hiring/Staffing (Thursday 2:45)
Adding Light Animation for Your Clients (Friday 8:30)
Open discussion (Friday 9:45)

Classes subject to change without notice

How to Register

The Expo is a 3-day Conference from Thursday to Saturday, with the addition of intensive pre-show workshops Monday through Wednesday.
The business classes are a part of the core Conference and will occur all day Thursday, plus Friday morning.
You decide which classes you’d like to attend and purchase a Conference pass based on that decision – you can attend one day, two days or all three days.

July 18-20, 2019
Location to be announced

Vendor Hall Hours:
Thu: 12–5 | Fri: 9:30–4:30 | Sat: 9:30–4

• The Expo is Open to the public
• Vendor Hall Only: $8pp/day at the door
• Children under 12 free to vendor hall
• If you wish to attend classes, you must purchase a Conference Registration

LOR Immersion

Ready to jump into animated lighting with Light-O-Rama products? This workshop is for you.
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xLights Immersion

An exclusive opportunity to learn xLights from the developers.
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1- Day Spotlight on RGB

An RGB lighting technology workshop designed for newcomers and veterans who are looking to add RGB lighting into their display.
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Cancellation Policy

Children:
Children under 12 are admitted free to the vendor hall. Must be at least 16 years old to attend a seminar. See management for more information or special requests. Anyone with a stroller must sign a liability waiver. See front desk for details.

Rights Reserved:
Management, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse entry or participation to any person or business or remove anyone from the Expo who may be disruptive, threatening or who may violate procedures and/or policies.

Schedule: Education schedules are subject to change without notice.

Suitcase sales: Sales or solicitations of products or services by anyone who is not a paid vendor of the Expo are not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal communication, product giveaways, handouts, digital items and printed materials. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal.