The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 10—12 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

2026 Space Application

Process & Discount Opportunities

Process & Discount Opportunities

 

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is accepting applications to exhibit at The Inspired Home Show, March 10-12, 2026. Applying early allows exhibitors to obtain discounted rates and prime booth locations.

In addition, IHA’s new Tariff Relief Program offers members discounts and flexible payment plans.

New Exhibitor Tariff Relief Program

 

The International Housewares Association understands that tariffs have had a tremendous impact on its members and the industry. As a part of the organization’s mission to maximize the success of the home and housewares industry, IHA has created a Tariff Relief Program to provide support and flexibility for members to exhibit at the industry’s most important event – The Inspired Home Show, March 10-12, 2026.

Exhibit Space Rates

 

IHA is offering members a $4 / square foot discount as a part of its new Tariff Relief Program; new rates are as follows:

    • Advanced Application: was $23.50 – now $19.50 (signed up by March 14, 2025)
    • Early Application: was $24.00 – now $20.00 (sign up by July 21, 2025 – extended from July 7)
    • Regular Application: was $24.50 – now $20.50 (sign up after July 21, 2025 – extended from July 7)
    • Non-member Rate (no Tariff Relief discount): $43.50 before July 21; $44.00 after July 21

IHA will honor the $4 discount for members that have already signed up for space during the Advanced and Early Application periods.

Flexible Payment Plans

 

To help alleviate the impacts of uncertainty, exhibitors who are members will have three options to pay:

1.) Pay in full by July 21 (extended from July 7)

    • Receive applicable Advanced or Early Application discount
    • Eligible for full refund through August 29

2.) Pay 50% by August 1 and 50% by September 30 with the following stipulations:

    • Apply by August 1 to be eligible for the payment plan
    • Receive applicable Advanced (if applied by March 14) or Early (if applied by July 21) Application discount
    • No refund for cancellation

3.) Pay 25% by August 1, another 25% by September 30 and final 50% by October 31 with the following stipulations:

    • Apply by August 1
    • Do not receive Advanced or Early Application discount
    • No refund for cancellation

New Show day pattern for 2026

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday, March 10, 11 and 12

ADDITIONAL IHA TARIFF RESOURCES

IHA has introduced several initiatives to help members navigate the latest developments on tariffs, including webinars, partnerships and advocacy campaigns. For more information, visit IHA’s Tariff Resources page.