HNA Show Events & Features
2024 Cornhole Tournament
Back by popular demand, HNA will host its second-annual cornhole tournament during show hours on Wednesday and Thursday! Secure your partner, and get ready to win BIG!
Show Keynote
Kevin O’Connor - This Old House
Join us for an engaging keynote by Kevin O'Connor from "This Old House" on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on the Event Center Stage. Kevin O'Connor has been hosting the Emmy Award-winning series "This Old House" and "Ask This Old House" since 2003.
SPONSORED BY KRESS
Women’s Leadership Reception
Join women leaders from across the industry at this complimentary reception to connect and build your network at HNA on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after trade show hours.
SPONSORED BY SITEONE AND BELGARD
Trace Adkins Arena Concert
Country music legend Trace Adkins returns to HNA and Equip Exposition, performing on Thursday night at the KFC Yum! Center Arena. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our exclusive concert and nightlife event – included with your trade show registration.
SPONSORED BY SENIX
New Event for 2024
Happy Hour in Freedom Hall
Walk on over to Freedom Hall for a Happy Hour and after-hours entertainment with The Crashers on Wednesday, just after the exhibit hall closes at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The Crashers have received rave reviews for their performances at our events, and we hope you will enjoy this new after-hours Happy Hour.
Drone Zone
Drone technology is revolutionizing how landscapes are marketed, sold, designed, and built. Take an opportunity to freshen up your skills on the joysticks flying a drone first-hand in Equip Expo's Drone Zone.
LOCATED IN WEST WING
Equip Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs
Equip Exposition continues the tradition of hosting all HNA and Equip attendees and exhibitors at historic venues around Louisville. Join us on Tuesday, October 15, and immerse yourself in 150 years of championship history at Churchill Downs, the home of the prestigious Kentucky Derby, and traditions that have stood the test of time.
SPONSORED BY CATERPILLAR
Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk
Lace up for the third-annual Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk, stepping off Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. and taking participants across the Ohio River on Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge.
watch the equip promotional video
SPONSORED BY: ACTIVE DYNAMICS
Mulligan’s Mutt Madness
Who knows your yard best? Our dogs. On Thursday, attendees can take a break from the show floor to visit (and even adopt) rescue dogs, through a partnership with the Kentucky Humane Society. Since the inaugural event, dozens of dogs have found forever homes! From TurfMutt’s humble beginnings, the program, which showcases the value of family yards and managed green spaces, has grown into an educational juggernaut. The TurfMutt program has reached 70 million kids, teachers and families and is featured in the U.S. Green Building Council’s prestigious Global Learning Lab.
TURFMUTT FOUNDATION AND KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY
Equip Exposition
Equip Exposition is co-located with Hardscape North America (HNA), which gives HNA attendees complimentary access to the Equip Expo indoor and outdoor (demo yard) exhibits in addition to gaining access to all of the special events and features that Equip Expo executes each year. Equip Expo is the largest trade show for outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction and landscape equipment. HNA attendees can upgrade their registration to include any of the educational opportunities being offered by Equip Expo.