‘Something for everyone’ at Home & Lifestyle Show

The 2026 Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show returns for its third year at The CIBC Aud, located at the Norfolk County fairgrounds in Simcoe, Friday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 1st. There will be nearly 100 vendors this year – expect to find something for everyone. 

Chris Abbott

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Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show lineup

The Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show is back for its third year at The CIBC Aud, located at the Norfolk County fairgrounds in Simcoe.

Proudly hosted by the Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce, it takes place Feb. 27 to March 1 with nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing products and services designed to enhance your home, garden, and lifestyle.

“It’s a one-stop shop,” said Karen Matthews, Executive Director, Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce. “When I look at all of the vendors that are coming, it’s everything from gardening supplies to cabinets and roofing, windows and flooring, plumbing and sprinklers, concrete, internet and tree services… it’s everything that you need for your home.”

From home improvement experts and financial services to outdoor living inspiration and unique Norfolk experiences, there is truly something for everyone.

There will also be a lot of useful information shared on the stage Saturday and Sunday – be ready to learn.

“I am excited for this show because I love that it keeps our focus on helping local businesses grow,” said Matthews. “And I think that is one of the core principles of who we are as a Chamber – to really work with our members and local businesses to promote them and help them find new markets – and the Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show is a great example of how we do that.”

The Chamber of Commerce has heard from vendors that it made a difference to their business last year when they participated in the show.

“They met a lot of new customers through the show and that helped them grow their business. That’s a goal that we feel really proud of, that we’ve achieved.”

Some are independent contractors without downtown storefronts and it’s important to make the one-on-one connections at the show.

“I think this is a great opportunity for local businesses to shine.”

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Caradoc Townsend Mutual Insurance is the 2026 Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show’s presenting sponsor, making it possible to run the show. Jane Bradley, Edward Jones, and Lara Rockefeller, Premier Mortgages, are sponsoring the stage lineup, helping to make sure good information reaches everybody.

Attendees will have the chance to win an $800 Porter Airlines voucher, generously provided by South Coast World Travel and Porter Airlines.

Admission is $5. Kids and students are free.

Show Hours: The three-day Norfolk Home & Lifestyle Show will be open Friday, Feb. 27 from 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“There’s some new exhibitors, some returning exhibitors, we’re keeping it fresh,” said Matthews. “The booths are sold out, and I think we have a small waiting list. That means we have a good healthy show – the exhibitors like to be there because it’s good for their business.”

2026 Edward Jones & Premier Mortgages Stage Lineup

Friday, February 27

5-7 p.m. - Mary-Catherine Pazzano – Live Jazz Performance

Saturday, February 28

12 p.m. – Paul Meiklejohn, World Champion Mountain Biker

“Introduction to Ripping and Shredding on the Trails”

1 pm – Chuck Gibbons, Caradoc Townsend Mutual & Lara Rockefeller, Premier Mortgages

“Answering the What Ifs of Home Ownership”

2 p.m. – Kreekside Konstruction

"ADUs and Tiny Houses"

3 p.m. – Sentry Property Group

“Modernizing Historical Buildings”

Sunday, March 1

12 p.m. – Creek View Acres

"Fruit Tree Growing"

1 p.m. – Don Lawson

“Growing Plants in Straw Bales”

2 p.m. – Ryerse’s Garden Gallery "Growing Hydrangeas"

In addition to established local businesses, the MHN Lawyers Young Entrepreneurs Booths provide an exciting opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs to introduce their products and services to the marketplace and gain valuable exposure.

“I also really proud of the Young Entrepreneur space, sponsored by MHN Lawyers,” said Matthews. “As a Chamber, it’s important to us to cultivate the entrepreneurship of young individuals who are trying to build businesses. They might be grass cutting, they might be making bracelets, whatever it is they’re bringing forward to sell, they get their space for free and kind of dip their toe into entrepreneurship.”

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The Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1888 to support business and serve as a strong voice for the local business community — a mission that continues today.