# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Homesteading Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Southern Indiana Homesteading Conference on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a day filled with practical workshops, expert speakers, and valuable resources for anyone interested in homesteading, sustainable living, gardening, livestock, food preservation, and small farm management. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll leave with ideas and skills you can put to use at home.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Check-In: Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds       5700 Airport Road Bloomington, IN 47403

Registration Options 

Full-Day Conference
Attend all conference sessions throughout the day.
Lunch is included with full-day registration.
Early Bird: $20.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $25.00 (after September 1, 2026)

Half-Day Conference
Attend one educational track consisting of 2 consecutive sessions.
Early Bird: $10.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $15.00 (after September 1, 2026) 

How to Register
Complete this registration form: https://bit.ly/HomesteadingConference2026 and submit your payment (cash or check payable to Purdue University) to Purdue Extension–Monroe County. 3400 South Walnut St Bloomington, Indiana. Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays. 

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026
Payment is nonrefundable.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, connecting with fellow homesteaders, and gaining practical knowledge to help you grow, preserve, and sustain your homestead!

Once you have completed registration and payment, a welcome packet will be sent to you via email! 

Questions? Contact Purdue Extension-Monroe County at 812-349-2575. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/homesteading-conference/200030487333109
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5770 W Airport Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403-9202, United States
- **lat**: 39.13695
- **long**: -86.6067
- **full address**: 5770 W Airport Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403-9202, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Homesteading Conference being held?
  - **A:** Homesteading Conference takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 5770 W Airport Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403-9202, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Homesteading Conference?
  - **A:** Homesteading Conference is organized by Purdue Extension - Monroe County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Homesteading Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Homesteading Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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