
Farwest Show 2026
Event Date
August 26–28, 2026
Location
Portland, OR
Expected Exhibitors
300
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Farwest Show is the Pacific Northwest's premier trade show for the nursery and greenhouse industry, billed as the biggest and greenest event of its kind in the West. Held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, it is where the nursery and greenhouse industry comes together to connect face-to-face, source new plants, products and services, and strengthen the partnerships that move their businesses forward.
The show draws a diverse audience of growers, retailers, buyers, and landscape professionals from across the country, with more than 4,000 attendees and 300-plus exhibitors from around the globe. Beyond the exhibit floor, attendees can take part in educational seminars, nursery tours, product showcases, and networking events.
The Farwest Show is worth attending for its exceptional education from the industry's brightest minds, with a lineup of speakers covering the latest ideas and opportunities for growers, retailers, landscapers and business professionals. It reflects the strength of a state where Oregon's greenhouse and nursery industry earns more than $1.3 billion in annual sales.
Show Highlights
- Exceptional Education: Technical sessions and hands-on, interactive components for growers, retailers, landscapers and business professionals.
- 2026 Keynote: "Overcoming Decision Paralysis in the Midst of Uncertainty" by Dr. Charlie Hall, Wednesday, August 26 at 11 a.m. in Room C124, free to all registered participants.
- Notable Nursery Tours: Bus tours offering exclusive access to Oregon's nursery country, with a choice of Grower Tour, Propagation Tour, or Automation Tour.
- Showcases: The New Varieties Showcase and New Products Showcase give a first look at the newest plants before they hit the market and innovative green-industry products, with awards presented.
- Networking events: Standout events including Women in Hort, NexGen, the Farwest Happy Hour, and the annual Pub Crawl.
- Additional features include the Automation Summit, Career Boulevard, the Solution Center, and the Retailers' Choice Awards.
Attendance
The Farwest Show draws over 4,000 attendees from across the globe, including a diverse audience of growers, retailers, buyers, and landscape professionals from across the country. The exhibit floor features 300-plus exhibitors, representing top companies in the industry from around the world.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the show's registration portal. Pass types and early-bird rates (early-bird rate followed by the rate after July 31) include:
- 3-Day Trade Show Pass — $10 early-bird / $20 after July 31; includes 3-day show admission, the New Varieties and New Products Showcases, Solution Center mini-sessions, and all networking and social events.
- OAN Member & Exhibitor Discount Trade Show Pass — FREE with a comp code.
- 3-Day All Education Pass — $159 / $189; includes a 3-day trade show pass, all seminars and pesticide classes, and up to 6 hours of pesticide recertification credits.
- 1-Day All Education Pass — $89 / $119 (choose Wednesday or Thursday).
- ½ Day Friday — $49 / $69.
- Student/Teacher 3-Day All Education Pass — $49 / $69.
- Nursery Tours (Wholesale Grower, Propagation, or Automation) — $129 / $145 each, including a 3-day trade show pass, admission to one Tuesday tour, and lunch.
Attendees 17 and under do not need to pay trade show admittance. Registrations canceled on or before July 31, 2026 receive a 50% refund; no refunds are given after July 31, 2026.
History
The Farwest Show is produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN), a non-profit trade association that represents more than 700 individual nursery stock producers, retailers, landscapers and related companies serving the nursery and greenhouse industry. It has grown into what organizers describe as the biggest and greenest nursery and greenhouse trade show in the West.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Farwest Show?
The Farwest Show takes place August 26–28, 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232. Show hours are noon–5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday.
Who should attend the Farwest Show?
The show is designed for the nursery and greenhouse industry, including growers, retailers, buyers, and landscape professionals. It draws more than 4,000 attendees from across the country and the globe.
How do I register and how much does it cost?
You can register online through the show's registration portal. A 3-Day Trade Show Pass is $10 early-bird ($20 after July 31), while OAN members and exhibitors can attend free with a comp code. Education passes range from $49 to $189, and nursery tours are $129–$145.
What are the featured events and education sessions?
Highlights include the 2026 keynote by Dr. Charlie Hall, seminars for growers, retailers and landscapers, the New Varieties and New Products Showcases, nursery bus tours, and networking events such as Women in Hort, NexGen, the Farwest Happy Hour, and the Pub Crawl.
Where should I stay and how do I get to the venue?
Four host hotels offer discounted rates near the Oregon Convention Center: Hotel Eastlund (1 block), Courtyard by Marriott (3 blocks), DoubleTree by Hilton (4 blocks), and Hyatt Regency Portland (steps away). The venue is served by the TriMet MAX Light Rail, the Portland Streetcar, and TriMet Bus Line No. 6, plus a Convention Center parking garage.
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