HOI Expo 2025
Midwest Conference
Event Structuring In Progress . . .
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HOI Expo 2025, Midwest Conference
February, 21-22, 2025
Bridge View Conference Center, Ottumwa, Iowa
TICKET LAUNCH IS NOVEMBER 22nd !!!
a day at the Expo
8:00 am: Doors Open
8:15 am: Welcome, Blessing, & Intro by Keynote.
9:00 am: Expo (vendor) Hall opens and classes start.
There will be 45 minute breaks between classes. Please take advantage of this time to check out the vendors. Some of them will have mini-classes at their booths during the break times. The schedule will be in your Conference Program hand-out.
There will be a few crafts-persons dispersed throughout the Expo Hall. Have fun experiencing the talent they have developed.
BridgeView will have a food vendor booth in a corner of the Expo Hall. They will serve concession items and meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Some of our speakers will have their own booths, so feel free to stop by to ask them questions.
4:45 pm: The last class begins. Keynote in the theater.
Make sure to visit the vendors again after the last class, as they will be closing soon.
6:00 pm “After Hours Networking”: Grab Some Grub at the concession stand, and join other homesteaders in the classrooms. This is your opportunity to meet others with common interests. At past Expos, bonds have been made that are still going strong. They keep in touch and help each other out when needed.
Our Journey to Homesteading Excellence
At HOI Expo 2025, we believe in the power of homesteading. Our story began with a simple dream: to bring together like-minded individuals eager to learn and grow. Over the years, we’ve created a vibrant community where sharing knowledge and skills is key. We are hosting HOI Expo 2025, Midwest Conference to teach, strengthen, and encourage everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to inspire you to live more sustainably and connect with others who share your passion. Together, we can make a difference!
Class Topics For 2025
This list is subject to change.
Chickens
Quail
Rabbits
Sheep
Grazing Practices
Honey Bees
Animal Husbandry
Veterinarian
Baking
Fermentation
Freeze-Drying
Cooking from Scratch
Herbal Medicine
Natural Body Products
First Aid
Networking
Selling at Farmers’ Market
Seed Starting
Grafting Trees
Soil Testing & Amending
Gardening
Foraging
Greenhouse Gardening
Midwife Services
Homeschooling
Childhood Chores
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Children’s Activities
Craftsmanship
Vendor mini-classes
Vendor Products
Local History
Food – Meals
Food – Concessions
Our event information is in development.
Check back to watch the fun take shape!
Sponsors
Speakers
& Classes
Vendors
