TinyFest 2026 brings builders and ADU experts to tiny-home community

TinyFest 2026 will convene April 18-19 as a two-day festival focused on tiny homes, ADUs and nomad living, with tickets currently available online. The event packs speaker presentations, panels, builder tours and a Simple Living Marketplace into a program designed to help prospective owners, builders and local officials compare options and get practical answers.

Organizers have programmed a mix of exhibition space and education. Attendees can expect talks on tiny-house design, zoning and small-space living alongside panels that bring builders and policymakers into the same room. Builder tours give a hands-on look at construction methods, towable versus foundation models, and interior solutions such as loft layouts, storage systems and utility runs. The Simple Living Marketplace will showcase vendors for fixtures, off-grid gear, storage hacks and space-saving furniture.

TinyFest’s recurring format makes it useful whether you are just curious or actively shopping. Bring measurements, photos of your site, and a list of must-haves so you can compare builders on the spot. Sessions on ADU rules are particularly valuable for anyone working through permit questions or trying to fit an accessory dwelling unit into local code. Policymakers and planners attending will find the same discussions helpful for translating real-world building constraints into clearer local rules.

Practical benefits go beyond inspiration. The festival is a concentrated way to vet builders, see finishes in person, and ask detailed questions about tow weights, insulation strategies, electrical and plumbing setups, and long-term maintenance. For nomads and RV-style tiny dwellers, panels will address mobility, hookups and storage while marketplace vendors offer goods you can test during the show.

Tickets and event details are listed at tinyfest.events/event/tinyfest-2026. If you plan to attend builder tours or popular panels, register early and block time on both days to avoid missing workshops. Expect crowds at peak hours and plan which builders or sessions are priorities so you can make the most of limited face time.

The takeaway? TinyFest is a practical two-day crash course in living small and doing it right. Our two cents? Go with a notepad and a tape measure, prioritize zoning and utility questions, and treat the marketplace like a one-stop shop for small-space solutions that will save time and headache down the road.