Independent Garden Center Show

[7] In 2019, citing ongoing construction at the Navy Pier, the show was moved to McCormick Place.

The show is not open to large retail chain competitors or the general public.

It is a juried show so every exhibiting company has been screened to ensure the products offered for sale are relevant to independent garden centers.

[2] In addition to the trade show, the IGC Show hosts an educational conference on topics relevant to garden centers, such as customer service, inventory, signage, social media, store design, advertising, and more.

It is designed to help IGC owners turn their stores into gathering spaces that capitalize on the most popular consumer trends.

Vendors talking to visitors
Education session
Shop Talk Retail Discussions
Shop Talk" Retail Discussions in the IGC Networking Lounge
IGC Show
Daymond John
r Martha Stewart with Jeff Morey during an interview keynote at the 2014 IGC Show .
IGC retailers tour garden centers in the surrounding areas
REO Speedwagon performed in 2016.