Whether you are a licensed C-36 plumbing contractor, a C-20 HVAC contractor, an apprentice just starting out, or a homeowner curious about the trades, the San Diego Trades Expo 2027 has something for you.
The San Diego Trades Expo 2027 is a one day trade show built for the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry. It happens once a year, and it pulls in contractors, technicians, apprentices, students, suppliers, and business owners from across San Diego County. Think of it like a giant show and tell, except everyone there actually works in the trades.
Last year, more than 1,000 people showed up. This year, we expect even more. That is because the San Diego Trades Expo keeps growing every single year, and word travels fast in this industry.
There are a lot of trade shows out there. Here is why the San Diego Trades Expo 2027 stands out, and why skipping it means missing out on real opportunities.
No ticket. No pre-pay. Just show up on January 30, 2027, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and walk right in. Free events like this are rare — take advantage of it.
Suppliers and vendors bring their newest tools and equipment straight to the show floor. See products in person, ask questions on the spot, and grab show-only deals.
Sit in on training sessions and continuing education seminars led by industry experts. Practical topics that keep you current on codes and best practices — no classroom day needed.
Licensed contractors, apprentices, technicians, and business owners from all over the county — the people you already do business with, or should.
For contractors who want to go deeper on training between expos, PHCC Academy of San Diego offers ongoing courses throughout the year, including backflow certification and journeyman level classes.
This event is built for anyone connected to the plumbing, heating, and cooling trades in San Diego County, including:
If you fall into any of these groups, the San Diego Trades Expo 2027 was built with you in mind.
Picture a big open hall filled with booths, demos, and people talking shop. You will find tool vendors set up with hands-on displays, seminar rooms running sessions back to back, and plenty of open space to network between sessions. Bring a notebook, bring some business cards, and plan to spend the whole day there if you can. Most attendees say the day flies by faster than they expect.
Yes. Attendance is completely free for everyone. There is no catch. PHCC San Diego runs this event because a stronger, more connected trade community benefits every contractor in the region, not because it needs to turn a profit off attendees. Bring your team, bring your apprentices, and come see what is new.
Registration details will be shared as we get closer to January 30, 2027. Watch our upcoming events page and PHCC San Diego's email updates for the exact registration link and any updates on seminar schedules.
You do not need to be a PHCC San Diego member to attend the Trades Expo. That said, members get access to extra benefits year round, including affiliate member resources and the ability to list your business on our Find a Contractor directory. If you like what you see at the expo, you can join PHCC San Diego any time.
Exhibiting at the San Diego Trades Expo 2027 puts your name, your booth, and your team directly in front of 1,000+ trade professionals — the exact audience that hires and buys in this industry.
Whether you want a bigger presence with a booth, or brand visibility across our marketing, we have exhibitor packages built for different goals and budgets.
Exhibit at the Trades Expo 2027Exhibiting puts your products or services directly in front of the exact people who buy them. Contractors touch your product, ask questions, and remember your name for their next job.
The expo is one day, but the relationships you build there last much longer — a chance conversation often turns into a long-term supplier relationship or a new customer.
PHCC San Diego has represented licensed plumbing and HVAC contractors in San Diego County for years. Learn more about our story and the association behind the Trades Expo. We are also proud to be connected to the PHCC National Association, which has supported the plumbing and HVAC trades since 1883. The San Diego Trades Expo reflects that same mission on a local level, bringing our community together once a year to learn, connect, and grow.
Whether you are coming to shop for tools, sit in on a few CE seminars, meet other contractors, or bring your whole team for the day, the San Diego Trades Expo 2027 is shaping up to be the biggest one yet.
If you want extra tips before you go, check out our post on must have tools for plumbers or read up on powerful marketing strategies for plumbers so you are ready to make the most of every connection you make on the show floor.
Free admission, a full day of tools and training, and a room full of the right people. Save your spot at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on January 30, 2027.
