CHOCE | Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo 2027 in Dallas, TX

CHOCE | Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo 2027

May 18–20, 2027
Dallas, TX
125 Exhibitors

Event Date

May 18–20, 2027

Location

Dallas, TX

Expected Exhibitors

125

About This Show

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The Closets Conference & Expo (also promoted as CHOCE, the Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo) is a national trade show and educational event for the closets, garages, and home organization industry. Produced by Woodworking Network, it is billed as "The ONLY national event for closets & home organization." The next edition takes place May 18-20, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, and is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Texas.

The show brings together the full supply chain under one roof. Attendees include designers, architects and specifiers; fabricators and cabinet makers; installers, contractors and remodelers; developers and custom builders; business owners and executives; retailers, dealers and distributors; and manufacturers and suppliers.

It is worth attending because it combines a focused conference program with a dedicated expo floor. The event offers the chance to discover the latest trends, tools and materials, gain insights from industry experts and keynote speakers, network with peers and potential clients, explore innovative products, and pick up actionable strategies to grow a business.

Show Highlights

  • Conference program: A full day of education and a plant tour kick off the show. The Closets and Wood Pro Expo conferences plus plant tour run Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Expo floor: The show floor is open Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Top Shelf Design Awards Reception: A special ticketed event, the Top Shelf Design Awards Reception, is held on the Wednesday of the show.
  • Co-location with Wood Pro Expo Texas, expanding the range of products and machinery on display for closet and cabinetry businesses.
  • Call for Papers: Organizers seek dynamic speakers to lead sessions, and prospective presenters can submit proposals through the event's Call for Papers.

Attendance

The event draws 1,300+ professionals and 125+ leading exhibitors from across the closets, garages, and home organization industry. Organizers note the high-energy event has run for over 20 years, bringing together designers, fabricators, installers, retailers, and suppliers.

Registration

Registration and exhibitor sign-up are handled online through Woodworking Network's event site. Prospective exhibitors can reserve a booth through the show's online booth-sales portal, and a floorplan is available to view space before applying. Tickets are also available for the special-event Top Shelf Design Awards Reception. For exhibit and sponsorship inquiries, the show lists Tom Davies, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, reachable by phone at 319-853-9790. The organizers also caution that they do not sell attendee lists and that emails claiming otherwise should be ignored.

History

For over 20 years this event has connected the closets and home organization industry, bringing together designers, fabricators, installers, retailers, and suppliers. It is produced by Woodworking Network and has been presented alongside the Wood Pro Expo, with which it is co-located. The show has historically been associated with the Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo brand and is now focused on closets and home organization. The 2027 edition is scheduled for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

125Expected Exhibitors

Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.

Venue & Travel

Venue

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

650 S Griffin St.

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCC) is a massive, multi-structure complex anchoring the southern edge of downtown Dallas, with over 2 million square feet of space and a dedicated DART light rail station directly underneath the building. It features more than one million square feet of exhibit space, 65,124 square feet of ballrooms, and 21,290 square feet of arena and flexible outdoor space, and its 203,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall is the largest of its kind in America. The center has three levels: Level 1 / Ground Floor, Level 2 / Exhibits Floor, and Level 3 / Mezzanine. The facility is ADA compliant, providing accommodations such as wheelchair lifts, elevator standards, door-width standards, and accessible restrooms, entrances, and elevators.

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Parking

The venue's on-site parking, operated by ACE Parking, includes a parking garage and a surface parking lot (Lot C) that can accommodate almost any vehicle. Driving visitors will find plentiful parking, including a convention center garage, surface lots, and bus drop-off zones. Many nearby downtown hotels also offer self and valet parking at additional daily rates.

Getting There

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is seven miles from the convention center, travelers from Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) can arrive in about 30 minutes, and Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) serves private air travel about 10 minutes away. Public transportation via Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is available and convenient for events at the center. DART has a light rail station at the convention center and runs a free D-Link shuttle bus to area shopping and entertainment. There is a direct DART train from the DFW Airport Station to West End Station, departing every 30 minutes with a journey of about 50 minutes. Amtrak and the Trinity Railway Express both serve Dallas Union Station, located about 2 1/2 blocks from the convention center. Rideshare and taxis are also readily available.

Nearby Hotels

The convention center sits in downtown Dallas, with thousands of hotel rooms within walking distance. Options near the venue include:

  • Omni Dallas Hotel — the 1,001-room hotel is adjacent to the convention center, a convenient on-site stay for events. It offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service Mokara Spa, and a heated infinity pool.
  • Aloft Dallas Downtown — the closest hotel to the convention center at about 0.32 miles.
  • Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — within about 0.6 km of the convention center.
  • Other downtown options include the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown, Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, The Westin Dallas Downtown, and Canvas Hotel Dallas. The area offers roughly 4,000 hotel rooms within walking distance, including about 1,100 at the adjacent Omni Dallas Hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the next Closets Conference & Expo?

The next edition takes place May 18-20, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX. The conference day is May 18, with the expo floor open May 19-20.

Who should attend the show?

It is aimed at professionals across the closets, garages, and home organization industry, including designers, architects, fabricators, cabinet makers, installers, contractors, builders, business owners, retailers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers.

How big is the event and who exhibits?

The show draws more than 1,300 industry professionals and over 125 leading exhibitors. It has been running for more than 20 years and is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Texas.

How do I register or reserve a booth?

Attendee registration and exhibitor booth sales are handled online through Woodworking Network's event site, where a floorplan is available. For exhibit and sponsorship questions, contact Tom Davies at 319-853-9790.

How do I get to the venue and where can I stay?

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is in downtown Dallas, about seven miles from Dallas Love Field and roughly 20 miles from DFW International, with a DART light rail station directly at the venue. Thousands of hotel rooms are within walking distance, including the adjacent Omni Dallas Hotel.

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