A new year brings fresh opportunities to connect with fellow homesteaders from across the United States. From hands-on workshops to large-scale homesteading conferences, these 2026 homesteading events offer education, inspiration, and community. Below is a list of upcoming homesteading events around the country to help you plan your year. If I have missed one, please let me know!!
Okie Homesteading Expo
Dates: March 20–21, 2026
Location: Mayes County Fairgrounds, 2200 NE 1st St, Pryor, OK
Price:
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$50 adult weekend
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$15 ages 6–17
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Free ages 5 and under
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VIP options available ($249 / $499)
Website: https://okiehomesteading.com
The Homestead Conference (Waco, Texas)
Dates: April 24–25, 2026
Location: 747 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705
Price: TBD
Website: https://thehomesteadconference.com
Central Arkansas Homestead Conference
Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Location: Conway Expo Center, 2505 E Oak St, Conway, AR 72032
Price:
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$30 two-day pass (plus processing fee)
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Free for ages 17 and under
Website: https://centralarhomesteading.com
Homesteading Life Conference (Spring Fest)
Dates: May 15–16, 2026
Location: Vandalia Area Fairgrounds, 1501 S Main St, Vandalia, MO 63382
Price:
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$80 adult ticket (plus fee)
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Free for ages 15 and under
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Camping available at additional cost
Website: https://homesteadinglifeconference.com
Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit
Dates: May 15–16, 2026
Location: McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St NW, Watford City, ND 58854
Price: TBD
Website: https://mckenziecounty.net
Learn to Homestead in a Weekend (Homesteaders of America)
Dates: May 22–23, 2026
Location: Polyface Farm, 43 Pure Meadows Lane, Swoope, VA 24479
Price:
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$245 regular admission
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$345 VIP
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Child tickets available ($50–$85 depending on option)
Website: https://homesteadersofamerica.com
American Farmstead Convention
Dates: May 30–31, 2026
Location: Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Price: TBD
Website: https://americanfarmsteadconvention.com
The Homestead Festival (Hardison Mill)
Dates: June 5–6, 2026
Location: 4765 Hardison Mill Rd, Columbia, TN 38401
Price:
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General admission promotional pricing listed at $55
Website: https://thehomesteadfestival.com
Modern Homesteading Conference
Dates: June 27–28, 2026
Location: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Price:
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$129 general admission (limited availability)
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$399 family pass
Website: https://modernhomesteading.com
Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival
Dates: July 17–19, 2026
Location: 406 Elrod Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Price:
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$45 per person
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Free for ages 17 and under
Website: https://kyslf.com
Prepper Camp
Dates: August 14–16, 2026
Location: Tryon International, 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Price:
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Early bird adult: $64.95
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Standard adult pricing up to $119.95
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Student and child pricing available
Website: https://preppercamp.com
Homesteaders of America Conference
Dates: October 9–10, 2026
Location: Warren County Fairgrounds, 26 Fairground Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
Price:
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$50 single admission
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$99 two-person ticket
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Child pricing available
Website: https://homesteadersofamerica.com
