Agriculture and Landscape

Cultivate 2026

July 11–14, 2026

Columbus, OH

650 Exhibitors

Event Date

July 11–14, 2026

Location

Columbus, OH

Expected Exhibitors

650

About This Show

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Cultivate, presented by AmericanHort, is North America's premier all-industry horticulture trade show and conference. AmericanHort represents the entire horticulture industry and unites growers, retailers, breeders, suppliers, distributors, designers, landscapers, educators, researchers, and manufacturers into a single community. Held annually in Columbus, Ohio, the event combines a sprawling trade show floor with deep educational programming, production tours, and networking experiences.

Hosted by AmericanHort, Cultivate brings together growers, retailers, breeders, suppliers, distributors, designers, landscapers, educators, researchers, and manufacturers so attendees can meet the people they need to know to prepare their businesses for the future. The show draws roughly 10,000 professionals from across the U.S. and dozens of countries, spanning greenhouse and nursery production, garden retail, landscaping, interior plantscaping, plant breeding, and allied trades.

Attendees can choose from more than 160 educational sessions, half- or full-day workshops, and industry production tours to learn new skills and network with peers. With its combination of new-product discovery, new plant varieties, world-class education, and unmatched industry networking, Cultivate is widely regarded as the must-attend gathering for the green industry.

Show Highlights

160+ education sessions across learning tracks including Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape, Garden Retail, Interior Plantscape, Business Management, Industry Research, and Back2Basics skills.
Hands-on workshops — half- and full-day Saturday programs for more in-depth, hands-on learning.
In-depth production tours that take attendees behind the scenes at some of the industry's standout facilities.
New Varieties & New Products Zones showcasing the latest plant introductions and innovations.
Signature experiences including the Morning Jolt! Keynote, the State of the Industry Address, the Women in Horticulture Luncheon, the Retailers' Choice Awards, Unplugged, and the OSU Cultivar Trials.
Cultivate Live! Stage, Resource Zone, and visits to the Franklin Park Conservatory.
Recognition programs such as the GPN 40 Under 40 Awards and the Evening of Excellence.

Attendance

Cultivate is consistently described as North America's largest horticulture trade show, drawing more than 10,000 attendees. According to AmericanHort, 10,016 attendees from 34 countries and across all industry segments attended Cultivate'17 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. More than 10,000 landscapers, florists, greenhouse growers, and other garden management professionals from around the world attended Cultivate'18. Participants have come from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and more than 22 other countries, representing all aspects of the horticulture industry, including garden and floral retailing, greenhouse and nursery production, plant breeding, landscaping, interior plantscaping, research and education, and manufacturers and providers of products and services.

Registration

Registration is available online through AmericanHort. Attendee pass options include:

Cultivate All-Access Pass — $449 for AmericanHort members and $649 for non-members, which includes 160+ education sessions, trade show access, keynotes, the New Varieties & New Products Zones, tHRIve sessions, the Resource Zone, the Cultivate Live! Stage, OSU Cultivar Trials, and Franklin Park Conservatory.
Cultivate Expo Plus Pass — $45 for AmericanHort members and $65 for non-members, covering trade show access, keynotes, and select experiences.
Add-ons requiring additional registration include production tours, workshops, and the Women in Horticulture Luncheon.

Key timing: AmericanHort is the leading national association for the green industry, and membership includes discounted Cultivate registration. Pre-Registration for 2026 runs February 9–20, 2026, and general registration opens March 10. Rates increase after June 17, so register by that date for the best pricing. A refund is available for cancellations made through June 17, 2026; substitutions can be made at any time without charge. Maritz Global Events is the official registration and hotel booking partner.

History

Cultivate has one of the deepest histories of any U.S. trade show. Formerly known as the OFA Short Course, the 2014 edition was the 86th edition of the event, which was rebranded that year as "Cultivate." The trade show formerly known as OFA Short Course, Cultivate'14 concluded with more than 10,000 attendees — the event's best attendance in more than a decade. The show has grown steadily since the rebrand. Cultivate'17 set a record with 10,016 attendees from 34 countries and was the first event to use the entirety of the newly renovated Greater Columbus Convention Center, which added 30,000 square feet to the trade show floor. AmericanHort's signature event has climbed the trade show industry rankings, moving up to 108 on the 2017 Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Top 250 Trade Show list from 130 the prior year.

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

650Expected Exhibitors

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

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Venue & Travel

Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus, OHDirections

Venue

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N. High Street

Cultivate is held at the 1.8-million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. The Greater Columbus Convention Center can accommodate both the show's exhibit-space needs and the meeting space required for all the events that take place during the conference. On-site attendee amenities include a registration area in the North Atrium, a luggage check in the Eisenmann Room (at the top of the triple escalators) for $5 per bag, and a Transportation Zone in the Convention Center Connector between the venue and the Hyatt and Hilton hotels.

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Parking

Many downtown Columbus hotels offer parking, and area parking options are available near the Greater Columbus Convention Center. A directory of directions and parking options is published on the convention center's website (columbusconventions.com).

Getting There

By air: Fly into John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), then it's roughly a 10-minute shuttle, taxi, or Uber ride to downtown Columbus. Major carriers serving CMH include Air Canada, American, Delta, Southwest, and United.

By car: Columbus is reachable via two major interstates — I-70 from the east and west, and I-71 from the north and south.

By bus: Greyhound provides intercity bus service to Columbus.

Getting around: Complimentary shuttles run between designated hotels and the convention center each day of the show, departing from the Transportation Zone in the Convention Center Connector. Rideshare services such as Uber are also readily available.

Nearby Hotels

AmericanHort secures large blocks of rooms at numerous hotels across downtown Columbus, many within walking distance or a short shuttle ride of the convention center. Selected properties from the official hotel block (with approximate distance and nightly rate) include:

Hilton Columbus Downtown — connected — $189
Hyatt Regency Columbus — connected — $178
Drury Plaza Hotel — connected — $158/$188
Sonesta — connected — $175
Canopy by Hilton — across the street — $235
Red Roof Plus+ — across the street — $144
AC Hotel by Marriott — 0.2 miles — $209
The Graduate — 0.3 miles — $245
Moxy by Marriott, Short North — 0.3 miles — $259
Courtyard by Marriott — 0.4 miles — $166
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection — 0.6 miles — $245
Renaissance — 0.6 miles — $172
Westin Columbus — 0.9 miles — $214

Complimentary shuttle service is provided from a number of properties, including Aloft OSU, Courtyard Downtown, Holiday Inn Downtown Capitol Square, Home2 Suites, Hotel LeVeque, Hyatt Place OSU, Renaissance, Springhill Suites, The Junto Hotel, and Westin Columbus. Note: attendees must be registered for Cultivate to book within the hotel block, and Maritz Global Events is the only approved housing partner.

Contact

Show Management

American Hort

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Cultivate 2026?

Cultivate 2026 takes place July 11–14, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, located at 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215.

Who should attend Cultivate?

Cultivate is designed for the entire green industry, including growers, retailers, breeders, suppliers, distributors, designers, landscapers, educators, researchers, and manufacturers. It draws garden centers, greenhouse and nursery professionals, plant breeders, and suppliers of everything from plants and soils to signage and labels.

How do I register and how much does it cost?

Registration is handled online through AmericanHort and its partner Maritz Global Events. The Cultivate All-Access Pass is $449 for AmericanHort members and $649 for non-members, while the Expo Plus Pass is $45 for members and $65 for non-members; rates increase after June 17, 2026.

What makes Cultivate worth attending?

Cultivate is North America's largest all-industry horticulture event, offering more than 160 education sessions, hands-on workshops, production tours, and a trade show floor with hundreds of exhibitors. It is the industry's go-to source for new products, new plant varieties, and professional networking.

What are the hotel and travel options for Cultivate?

AmericanHort reserves blocks of rooms at numerous downtown Columbus hotels, many connected to or within walking distance of the convention center, with complimentary shuttles from designated properties. Travelers fly into John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about a 10-minute ride from downtown, or drive via interstates I-70 and I-71.