Hardscape North America Reports Record Crowds
LOUISVILLE, KY -- The hardscape and landscape industry came together in Louisville, KY, from October 22 to 24, 2025, for a record-breaking Hardscape North America (HNA). Nearly 30,000 people from all 50 states and 52 countries filled the Kentucky Exposition Center to see what is new and next for products, equipment and technology at HNA and the co-located Equip Exposition.
Together, the two shows featured more than 1,000 exhibits spread across indoor and outdoor spaces. HNA alone included 3,699 attendees (a 10% increase) and 226 exhibitors covering 61,100 square feet in the North and West Wings of the expo center. With 47 companies that had not exhibited in HNA previously, attendees saw a wider variety of products, including more software solutions and swimming pool equipment and products. Just outside, the 42,000-square-foot Hardscape House and the 30-acre Outdoor Demonstration Yard provided attendees a chance to learn new installation techniques and test-drive equipment.
A team from Back To Nature Landscaping traveled from Blacksburg, VA. “I had an excellent time at the show this year,” said Mickey Quesenberry. “I spent most of my time researching a new system to help our company grow in the future while my guys that I brought were able to test and learn about new equipment and tools. Back To Nature Landscaping tries to go to this event every year and every year we are not disappointed.”
Matthew Deffer of Sierra Summit Landscaping LLC brought his crew from Reno, NV. “We had a great time at HNA 2025! It was easy to find the products we were interested in. The opportunity to meet and discuss the industry with other professionals and get a glimpse of the future of landscape and hardscape is unparalleled. Anyone looking to learn and grow in the business should definitely attend.”
Learning opportunities filled the week, from Tuesday through Friday. Attendees explored new technology, installation techniques and business strategies. Many of the sessions qualified for continuing education hours.
New this year were sessions on integrating utilities into hardscapes, CDL driver information, stewarding faith in business and more. Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole delivered a high-energy keynote on Wednesday that drew a packed room. This session was included with HNA trade show registration.
- 64 attendees participated in the Pre-Show CMHA Installer Courses, which were held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown.
- 348 attendees upgraded their registration to include six hands-on Hardscape Demos led by Local Roots Landscaping.
- 342 contractors and dealers purchased a VIP Pass, gaining access to all 15 of the education sessions, the six Hardscape Demos and two hardscape workshops for up to a 50% discount.
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