20 December 2025

Top 8 Trade Shows in St. Louis in 2026

Whether you’re in education, entertainment, construction, or supercomputing, St. Louis is bringing together some of the most influential trade shows of 2026. From niche conferences to industry-defining expos, this city offers prime opportunities to connect, innovate, and grow your business.

Planning to exhibit? Your booth is your brand’s first impression — make it count. At totm exposition, we create custom trade show displays in St.Louis, designed to captivate and convert.

1. TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2026

This massive show is the go-to for haunted house operators, escape rooms, and themed attractions. It showcases animatronics, costumes, props, and everything in between for the Halloween and attractions industry.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Dates: March 26-29, 2026
Industry: Entertainment, Attractions, Seasonal Retail

Featured Exhibitors: Froggy’s Fog, Distortions Unlimited, Hauntpay

2. Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) 2026

The largest international event dedicated to fuel ethanol production and biofuels. FEW brings together ethanol producers, process engineers, equipment suppliers, technologists, investors, and public decision-makers to discuss key issues in the sector: process optimization, energy efficiency and yield, decarbonization, carbon capture, co-products, industrial innovation, and sustainability.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Date: June 2-4, 2026
Industry: Ethanol Production, Biofuels, Renewable Energy

Featured Exhibitors: POET, Valero Renewables, Novonesis

3. CannaCon Midwest 2026

A leading B2B trade show dedicated to the cannabis industry, covering the entire value chain: cultivation, processing, extraction, distribution, regulatory compliance, and production technologies. CannaCon Midwest brings together entrepreneurs, growers, processors, investors, and solution providers to discuss key issues in the legal cannabis market in the United States.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Date: August 28-29, 2026
Industry: Cannabis Industry, Cannabis Technology

Featured Exhibitors: Advanced Nutrients, Gavita, HydroFarm

4. Gateway to Innovation Conference 2026

A conference dedicated to technological innovation, bringing together industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of information technology.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Date: April 16, 2026
Industry: Information Technology, Innovation, Leadership

Featured Exhibitors: Mastercard, Robert Half, Technology Partners

5. Saint Louis Auto Show 2026

A major auto show in the American Midwest, aimed at both the general public and industry professionals. The Saint Louis Auto Show showcases new vehicle models, automotive innovations, electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as advances in safety, connectivity, and sustainable mobility.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Date: January 22–25, 2026
Industry: Automotive, Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Featured Exhibitors: Ford Motor Company, Chevrolet, Toyota

6. Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show 2026

A consumer and trade show dedicated to home building, renovation, and interior and exterior design. The Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show brings together builders, contractors, designers, landscape architects, and solution providers around key trends in residential construction, renovation, energy efficiency, design, outdoor spaces, and home technologies.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Dates
: March 6–8, 2026
Industry: Home & Garden, Residential Construction, Renovation

Featured Exhibitors: Andersen Windows, Kohler, The Home Depot

7. Country Elevator Conference & Trade Show 2026

A leading event dedicated to the grain silo and agricultural cooperative industry in North America. The Country Elevator Conference & Trade Show brings together silo operators, grain cooperatives, facility managers, engineers, equipment suppliers, and safety experts to discuss key industry issues: grain storage and handling, facility safety, automation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational optimization.

Location: St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, USA
Date: December 8–10, 2026
Industry: Grain Handling & Storage, Agricultural Infrastructure

Featured Exhibitors: AGI, Bühler, GSI

8. National Sports Forum (NSF) 2026

The 30th edition of NSF brings together sports business professionals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex
Dates: February 22–24, 2026
Industry: Sports Business, Marketing, Sponsorship, Ticket Sales

Featured Exhibitors: To be confirmed

Make an Impact at Your Next St. Louis Trade Show

St. Louis’s diverse array of trade shows in 2026 presents businesses with unique opportunities to connect with industry leaders and showcase their innovations. To maximize your impact, consider partnering with experts in trade show booth design.

At totm exposition, we specialize in creating premium, custom trade show booths that reflect your brand and captivate your target audience. Let us help you stand out and make a lasting impression at your next event in St. Louis.

Samuel Steimer

President | Co-founder of totm exposition

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