Indianapolis Home Show - Celebrities & Speakers

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January 16-25, 2026

Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion & Expo Hall

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2026 Speakers & Celebrities
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Craig Conover

January 23, 5:00 pm & January 24, 12:00 pm

Craig Conover

Craig Conover is a fan favorite from Bravo’s hit reality series Southern Charm. Once teased on the show for his passion for sewing, Craig turned that pastime into a thriving career as co-founder of Sewing Down South, a fast-growing southern-based lifestyle brand.

With flagship stores in Charleston, SC, and Nashville, TN, the brand continues to expand—most recently announcing a 2025 partnership with Belk to produce exclusive summer and holiday collections.

Originally from Fenwick Island, Delaware, Craig is deeply connected to his family. When his mother was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, he returned home to help care for her, honing his cooking skills along the way. Inspired by her recovery journey, he even created a line of iodine-free meals.

Beyond business, Craig is committed to giving back. He serves on the board for Hope for the Warriors and has used his platform to spotlight charities close to his heart. Through Sewing Down South, he has also raised funds for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

A licensed attorney, Craig is a graduate of the College of Charleston and Charleston School of Law. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir Pillow Talk: What’s Wrong with My Sewing?

Virginia Chamlee

January 16, 5:00 pm & January 17, 12:00 pm

Virginia Chamlee

Virginia Chamlee is an artist, writer and the author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy. Her original art and prints are available via Anthropologie, Chairish and Artfully Walls, and have been featured in high-end residential projects as well as commercial projects (including in the green room at Jimmy Kimmel Live!). Commissions are available, as well.

Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed, like how to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit.

Ross Katz Chef

Mon-Wed 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 pm Thurs-Fri 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 pm

Cooking Stage

Ross Katz Chef

Born into a family with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a love for food, Ross grew up knowing that his true home was in the restaurant industry. After getting his start answering phones at a local pizza shop, Ross scaled the ranks of the restaurant industry by working every job from busboy to manager.

In 2016, Ross’s passion for foodservice and entrepreneurial drive led him to open a restaurant of his own. Rooster’s kitchen was founded on the principle of bringing locally sourced food, skillfully prepared, at approachable prices.

In 2022 Ross sold the business to take his next steps in the culinary world. That is when RHB Resources was formed. RHB Resources is a chef centric consulting and management company dedicated to advancing the culinary scene through education and implementation.

Under RHB Resources’ event portfolio, Ross has worked with national brands like Frito Lays and Cheetos as well as local brands to execute tasting events large and small. As well as offer event logistics and permitting services for local non-profit organizations.

When not consulting restaurants or providing event services, Ross works with a local charter school teaching under privileged middle school students culinary arts skills while coaching them to compete at the World Food Championships.

Mike Gomez Chef

Mon-Wed 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 pm Thurs-Fri 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 pm

Cooking Stage

Brandie Price Funky Junk Dumpsters

January 17, 4:00 pm & January 25, 12 pm

Uncovering a Home You Love One Room at a Time

Brandie Price Funky Junk Dumpsters

With a 25 year career in television and film as a celebrity stylist, Brandie Price has been in over 5,000 closets helping women and men uncover their true personal style while embracing their current season of life. Her no-nonsense method of clearing out the clutter in wardrobes has become a movement that many are now using to declutter their homes, revealing that underneath all of that clutter is a space that you can truly love that feels like home. In an effort to expand this vision Brandie and her husband Chad Founded Funky Junk Dumpsters, a residential boutique dumpster company in 2021. She is also the Lead Fashion Contributor for Indy’s #1 ranked Lifestyle show IndyNow where she shares true style and capsule wardrobing tips with her behind-the-scenes secrets.

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Tammy Goff Mainstyle Flooring

January 18, 1:00 pm & January 24, 4:00 pm

Which Hard Surface Flooring is Right for you?

Tammy Goff Mainstyle Flooring

“Welcome to Mainstyle”, a warm greeting Tammy says to everyone who comes through the double doors.

If you have been to Mainstyle before chances are you’ve seen Tammy, either with a guest creating an experience with product knowledge and design options or managing the front of house operations.

She has been designing homes for Mainstyle for 33 years out of the 40 years since Mainstyle was founded. When speaking with guests Tammy ensures to give them all the knowledge they will need when picking the perfect flooring for their home. She even can give guests the knowledge of how each of the fibers of carpet are made to create a cozy place for their family to gather on.

Tammy believes that designing is more than just a process, but an experience. Think farther than just the surface you stand on, but the surface that surrounds you as well. She doesn’t just focus on whatever we are putting in a home, but what is already in the home. Creating something cohesive and complimentary.

Tammy is excited to see what the next 40 years has in store for Mainstyle. She started when Mainstyle just offered carpet and now she is designing costume breathtaking bathrooms. No matter how busy we are Tammy is always is the calm to the storm no matter what hat she is wearing at the moment. She is always 73 and sunny, making all the designing dreams come true.

Douglas Trumpey Garage Door Doctor

January 16 6:00 pm & January 25 4:00 pm

Douglas Trumpey Garage Door Doctor

Garage Door Doctor is a family-owned and operated business established in 2009. They are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with additional locations in Bloomington and Carmel.

The company has garnered a strong reputation, evident by the over 2900 positive Google reviews, making them a preferred choice for garage door replacement and repair in Indiana.

Garage Door Doctor offers a range of services related to garage doors, including repair options, garage door replacement, and installation.

Douglas Trumpey, the Vice President of Garage Door Doctor, is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. He will review various aspects of garage door technology, such as garage door openers, color trends, window options, insulation levels, and modern styles in garage door designs.

Rachel Whiteaker The Simple Life

January 17 2:00 pm

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