East Idaho Home and Garden Show Draws Nearly 200 Vendors to Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Spring Showcase Brings Regional Vendors Together at Idaho Falls Venue
Idaho Falls, Idaho — Homeowners across Bonneville County looking to jumpstart spring projects have a prime destination this weekend. The East Idaho Home and Garden Show is underway at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, drawing together nearly 200 regional vendors under one roof and offering what organizers and exhibitors describe as a “one-stop shop” for spring inspiration.
The event spans a wide range of home improvement and outdoor living categories, from heavy-duty landscaping and full-scale home renovations to interior design and decorative gardening. Whether a homeowner is planning a major remodel or simply looking to freshen up a backyard patio, the show floor provides direct access to local and regional experts ready to assist with projects of every scale.
The Mountain America Center, one of East Idaho’s largest event venues, provides the space needed to accommodate the show’s broad vendor lineup, making the annual event one of the more anticipated springtime gatherings in the Idaho Falls area.
Local Nursery Highlights Popular Spring Plantings — With a Freeze Warning Caveat
Among the exhibitors drawing attention this year are Kennadee Haslem and Kassidy Barnes from Sunnyside Gardens, who offered a tour of their display centered on vibrant textures and locally favored plant varieties.
“A really hot seller right now is our Prairie Fire Crabapple tree,” Barnes told Local News 8. “It has that really pretty pink color, and you can see them blooming all over town. The Spring Snow Crabapples are also very popular.”
The display featured bold color combinations and plant selections well-suited to East Idaho’s climate, giving attendees a visual preview of what their yards and patios could look like heading into the warmer months.
However, Haslem was quick to offer a word of caution for enthusiastic gardeners eager to get their purchases in the ground. Despite the springtime energy inside the Mountain America Center, conditions outside remain unpredictable — a freeze warning was in effect for the region during the show’s opening days.
“We always tell people that the average last date of frost is May 22nd,” Haslem explained. “Around Mother’s Day or Memorial Day — that’s the safe spot. If you are buying plants now, you have to ‘babysit’ them until then.”
That practical advice reflects a reality well known to Bonneville County gardeners: East Idaho’s high desert climate can deliver late-season cold snaps well into spring, making patience a necessary virtue for those eager to dig into the soil.
A Weekend of Community Events in Idaho Falls
The Home and Garden Show is part of a broader stretch of community activity in the Idaho Falls and greater East Idaho area this spring. Residents looking to stay active outdoors can also check out the Outdoor FitFest event planned in Idaho Falls on Saturday, offering another opportunity to enjoy the season. Families with young children may also want to explore the Week of the Young Child celebrations taking place throughout Eastern Idaho, which are supporting early learners and local education initiatives across Bonneville County.
The convergence of community events reflects a regional pattern each spring as Idaho Falls residents re-engage with outdoor activities, home improvement projects, and local gatherings following the winter months.
For families, do-it-yourself homeowners, landscaping professionals, and anyone looking to refresh their living spaces, the East Idaho Home and Garden Show offers direct access to the region’s vendor community in a single, convenient venue.
What Comes Next
The East Idaho Home and Garden Show continues through the weekend at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Attendees are encouraged to visit exhibitors, gather project ideas, and consult with local experts before the spring planting season gets underway in earnest. Gardeners are advised to heed local frost date guidance — with May 22nd cited as the region’s average last frost date — before putting new plants in the ground. For additional community and local event coverage across Bonneville County and East Idaho, visit Idaho News for statewide updates and IdahoNewsNetwork.com for broader regional context.