UPCOMING EVENTS
MWHPBA Annual Meeting
Hilton Garden Inn | Springfield, Illinois
August 4-5, 2026
Attendees of the MWHPBA Annual Meeting can earn CEUs toward re-certification during our dynamic two-day training and networking event. This must-attend gathering features industry-leading experts sharing valuable insights, fresh and relevant topics that keep professionals ahead of industry trends, and hands-on training sessions designed to enhance technical skills. The sponsor showcase provides a chance to connect with key brands and explore the latest products and innovations. To top it all off, our highly popular barbecue cookout offers a relaxed setting to network and enjoy great food with fellow industry professionals. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect while earning valuable CEUs!
March 3-6, 2027
We long for timeless rituals. Building a fire on a chilly evening. Your annual hamburger cook-off. Celebrating an anniversary under the stars. When you design an indoor- outdoor project, you aren’t just following a plan — you’re creating a space for life to unfold. From state-of-the-art barbecues to roaring fire pits, HPBExpo is where you’ll find everything your clients need to turn moments into memories. But they’re not the only ones with traditions. Getting together this year is special for us too. It’s time to return to the industry’s premier event. It’s time for HPBExpo.
Expo Kick-Off Reception
Nashville, Tennessee
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
This annual get-together at the HPBExpo is exclusively for hearth, patio, and barbecue professionals in the MWHPBA & MSHPBA affiliate.
Online Training
Interactive Online Zoom Meetings
Throughout the year, MWHPBA will be offering our members FREE live webinars on a variety of topics – sales and marketing, technical, and service and install. Members will need to register for these events in order to receive the Zoom login information for each event. Sessions will be posted as they become available or members can view some of our previously recorded sessions in the Members Only section on this site.