Event Info

2026 Midwest Tool Expo Event Info

With over 250 vendors at the Expo and up to six auction rings selling simultaneously, attendees will discover the best tools, construction equipment and business solutions in the industry. Here is the event info you need to know. Now a three day show!

Expo Dates & Hours

Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Auction begins at 3:00 PM)
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Auction begins at 9:00 AM)

Location

Michiana Event Center (MEC) | 455 E Farver St | Shipshewana, IN 46565
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Admission

$5 Admission fee at the door (Children 15 & younger are free!)

Event Schedule

Thursday:

11:00 AM – Expo Opens

11:30 AM – Seminars Start

6:30 PM – Thursday Drawing

7:00 PM – Expo Closes

Friday:

8:00 AM – Expo Opens

9:30 AM – Seminars Start

3:00 PM – Auction Begins

5:00 PM – Expo Closes

Saturday:

8:00 AM – Expo Opens

9:00 AM – Seminars Start

9:00 AM – Auction Begins

1:00 PM – Expo Closes

$25,000 Tool Giveaway!

Enter to win a variety of door prizes totaling $25,000. Drawing will be held on Saturday at noon. You do not have to be present to win. Winners will be posted at entrance. Special drawing held Thursday at 6:30 for Thursday attendees.

Event Catalog / Showbook

Plan your visit to the Midwest Tool Expo and Health & Wellness Expo by downloading our 2025 Showbook Catalog.

View 2025 Showbook