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The Home and Garden Idea Fair returns to the Clark County Event Center on April 25-26, 2026, offering a weekend of inspiration for homeowners, gardeners and families. Admission is free, though visitors are encouraged to support local charities with donations to Operation Warm Heart or by bringing canned food for community food banks. The fair blends practical home-improvement resources with garden-focused offerings, so whether you’re renovating a kitchen, designing a new backyard or choosing plants for a balcony, you’ll find ideas and vendors to match a wide range of budgets and tastes.
Doors open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The event site is at 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642, and on-site parking is $6 per vehicle. A clearly marked visitor pickup and drop-off point sits at the main entrance off NE Delfel Rd; note that a bus shuttle will not be available this year. For visitors who prefer complimentary parking, advance registration for an on-site blood donation with Bloodworks NW qualifies for free parking, as does parking between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. courtesy of Tri-Tech Heating, Inc. Check the event pages for maps and registration details before you go.
What the fair offers
The weekend showcases more than 150 vendors covering contractors, landscaping professionals, retailers and specialty exhibitors, making it one of the most comprehensive regional gatherings for home services. The plant sale is the largest of the season in Southwest Washington, with over three dozen nurseries and growers on hand offering vegetable starts, native species, succulents and flowering trees. Attendees can also browse a farmers market and a children’s entrepreneur market on the midway, where locally made goods and edible treats add to the atmosphere of a community-focused festival.
Landscape showcase
One of the centerpiece attractions is a 6,400-square-foot landscape showcase created by six regional design firms. Each display is built to be interactive, with winding paths, seating and transitions between micro-spaces so visitors can experience different planting palettes, hardscape materials and layout ideas up close. Designers are competing for recognition, so expect imaginative installations that illustrate how a yard can be both functional and beautiful while demonstrating practical choices for irrigation, materials and maintenance.
Hands-on demos and family features
Families will find a lively program of demonstrations and kid-focused activities. The fair’s Power Zone invites children to try age-appropriate lineman activities, explore baby bucket trucks and watch live power pole climbing demonstrations. The host utility—Clark Public Utilities—also has an information area where visitors can learn about energy-saving upgrades, available rebate programs and straightforward steps to lower household energy bills. A roster of food carts and concession vendors keeps the site energized, making it easy to spend several hours exploring exhibits and hands-on areas.
Practical tips for attending
Plan to arrive early if you want first pick at plant tables and to avoid peak parking times; the fair typically draws large crowds, with past events attracting upwards of 15,000 people across the two days. Bring reusable bags and a cart or wagon if you intend to buy plants or bulky items. While admission is free, volunteers and organizers appreciate donations to support Operation Warm Heart and local food banks—these contributions help families facing heating and food insecurity. Keep an eye on vendor lists and special demonstrations posted by organizers so you can prioritize the exhibits and workshops that matter most to your project or interests.
Extra resources and contact
For the most current details, floor plans and a vendor directory, visit the event organizer’s website. If you have accessibility questions, large-group arrangements or logistics concerns, the Clark County Event Center maintains visitor information and drop-off maps to streamline arrival. Whether you’re hunting for a weekend of inspiration, hands-on learning or the region’s best plant offerings, the Home and Garden Idea Fair is designed to help families and homeowners discover practical solutions and creative ideas in one accessible, full-day experience.