Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff
Contractors, landscapers, and dealers can obtain through May 31 an early bird rate of $25 for Hardscape North America (HNA), October 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. Registration includes access to the co-located Equip Expo, with indoor exhibits plus the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard for hands-on power tool and small machine experiences. An HNA companion, the Hardscape House, likewise offers demonstrations and tool or machine testing. The House also hosts the HNA National Installer Championship, the 2024 installment of which yielded nearly $40,000 in cash and prize packages.
“HNA isn’t just any event. It’s the place to be for the latest and greatest in hardscape and landscape products and cutting-edge technology,” says Bob Thomas, CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association. “In fact, industry members return year after year to immerse themselves in hands-on demonstrations, explore innovations, connect with peers at one-of-a-kind networking events, and take advantage of top-tier education and technical training.”
CMHA produces HNA with Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute endorsement. Members of each organization are eligible for 20-30 percent discounts on HNA education session registrations. A VIP Pass for 2025 offers 15 education sessions featuring eight new speakers, six installation demos, two hardscape workshops, and a hardscape lighting session.
New to the this year’s HNA and Equip Expo agenda is a CDL Driver Information Session, where Kentucky Transportation representatives will highlight laws, application process, medical card requirements, hazardous materials management, and license classes/endorsements. Entrepreneur and Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole will deliver an inspiring keynote, sponsored by Equip Expo management. Big & Rich and country star Gretchen Wilson will perform an exclusive concert for HNA and Equip Expo attendees on October 23. In addition, show floor highlights will feature the Coffee Stop, Cornhole Tournament, Drone Zone, Mutt Madness, and HNA Awards. Equip Expo management will continue popular events like the Tuesday Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, Wednesday 4th Street Live! Party, and Thursday Women’s Leadership Reception. — Hardscape North America, 888/580-9960; www.HardscapeNA.com