PlantCon Chicago 2026
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont, IL
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🫘CHICAGO, you made it happen! PlantCon is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on June 20–21, 2026. Tickets are on sale now!🌱Discover, learn, and grow with 300+ plant and plant related booths at PlantCon Chicago 2026! PlantCon is going to Chicago for the first time thanks to the support of our Midwest plant community and we are taking over the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center! Experience the LARGEST plant hobbyist convention in the nation right in the windy city!
🌿 If you didn’t know… PlantCon International is a non-profit plant convention centralizing all things plants into one unforgettable weekend experience. Packed with local and international plant sellers, artisans, workshops, speakers, panels, showcases, and so much more!
🎟️Get Your Tickets: https://www.plantcon.org/chicago/tickets
What to expect:
🌸The Market: Shop from over 300 plant and plant related booths. Find everything from starter plants to rare collector items. Browse handcrafted planters, plant jewelry, plant clothing, and connect with local growers and international vendors. Get tips and tricks from local exhibitors and ask your questions directly to the growers themselves! Looking for aroids, orchids, bonsai, aquatics, florals, cacti, edible plants, or simply just want to explore everything the plant-iverse has to offer? We’ve got you covered!
🌱Workshops & Presentations: PlantCon is made for all experience levels. Whether you just got your first pothos or you're tending to your Monstera Devil Monster, we'll have a class for you! We offer FREE presentations from global speakers throughout the weekend to grow your skills, plus hands-on workshops where you can dig in with field experts.
👩👧👦Children’s Area: Bring the little sprouts! With activities such as children's author story times, face painting, and interactive exhibits designed for little hands, your kiddos are sure to have a wonderful time while you explore the show.
🪻Local Plant Societies & Organizations: This event is inclusive of ALL national and international plant organizations and provides them with free spaces to help spread their missions. Local societies even host plant competitions! Come find yourself a new cause to connect with and root for!
👥Special Guests and Creators: Have a favorite plant creator? Chances are you'll see them here at PlantCon! Featured creators such as Summer Rayne Oakes, Kunzo Nishihata, Paige Tailyn Johnson (@blossomeffect_), Britt Parrish (@botanicallybe), and many more have been featured at our show to support our mission. Meet the creators you follow online in person!
🧭Community Activities: At every PlantCon, we offer free tables to local plant focused digital communities that have helped cultivate and grow their local scenes. PlantCon itself began as a small digital plant group, and this initiative is our way of giving back, to honor the organizers who keep the community thriving, and to stay grounded in the roots that started our organization. Come find this booth for community activities like scavenger hunts!
🛅Plant Locker: No need to lug your plants around all day, rent a space at our plant locker! We will tend to your babies while you walk the show floors!
🙋Silent Auction: Bid on your favorite items donated by exhibitors including pre-made BiOrbs made by your favorite creators and special guests!
🏳️🌈Accessibility & Inclusivity: ASL interpreters are included at our events during all presentations and workshops. Our venues feature accessible parking, wide aisles, and accessible restrooms. We are LGBTQIA+ run and led, and we're proudly creating a safe, welcoming space for ALL.
🪴Get ready to grow, learn, and connect at this unforgettable annual gathering! We’ll see you at the ultimate plant weekend - PlantCon Chicago 2026!
💻 Find more information about PlantCon on our website: https://www.plantcon.org/
📱 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl/
👷 Volunteer at PlantCon: https://tally.so/r/3yLYQX
🎪Booth registrations open 3/13/26: https://www.plantcon.org/exhibit
or email us at [email protected] to get started.
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Where is it happening?
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd,Rosemont,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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