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Curious about
small homes?
Whether you’re downsizing, escaping rent, or figuring it out after life threw you a curveball, this is the event that shows you how to actually do the tiny house thing. Without going broke. Or accidentally buying a lemon.
31st Oct - 2nd Nov 2025
Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton
You don’t need a Pinterest board. You need a plan.
Like a lot of women over 40, I found myself single, on one income, and completely over it.
I had a house, the classic do-up, but it was bleeding me dry. The mortgage felt massive, the maintenance never ended, and every week felt like a financial tightrope walk. Paycheck in, bills out. No breathing room. No safety net. So I made the hardest, smartest decision of my life, I sold it, built a tiny home, and it turned out to be the start of something amazing.
This Expo was born from that choice, from the decision overwhelm, to the hard-won lessons, and the joy of discovering I wasn’t the only one trying to rebuild a life with less financial stress and more freedom.
Real Help. Real Stories. Real Solutions.
Sharla May - Tiny House Expo Founder
Who's going to be there
Tiny Living Unpacked
Real talk, real help, whether you’re dreaming of a tiny house, a cabin in the backyard, or a granny flat.
Our talks are packed with practical advice to help you actually do the thing, from designing your space and finding land, to navigating legal stuff without losing the will to live. We’re also diving into the new granny flat rules coming in 2026, so you can stop waiting and start planning. Whether it’s for retirement, family, or a fresh start all your own, we’ve got the people, the plans, and the pep talks to help bring your small home dream to life.
Wander through our Village of Tiny Homes, Cabins & Granny Flats
You can ogle tiny houses on Instagram all day, but nothing beats stepping inside them. In the display village, you’ll wander through real homes, open the cupboards, check the ceiling heights, and see if that bathroom size and layout is actually functional.
Even better? You’ll meet the builders themselves. Ask awkward questions, poke your nose into their workmanship, and compare apples with apples on the same day. It’s the quickest way to narrow down your search and figure out which tiny house really feels like your home.
Explore our Building & Sustainability Market
This part of the event is where clever meets conscious. Wander the aisles and you’ll find smart building products for your tiny house, cabin, or granny flat, plus eco-friendly lifestyle swaps you didn’t even know existed. Think water systems that save you stress (and money), energy solutions that actually work, and simple tweaks to make everyday life lighter on the planet.
Chat to the people behind the products, pick up exclusive Expo-only deals, and leave with practical ways to build (or upgrade) a home that lines up with your values.
Bring Your Curiosity and Questions
- We’re here to answer them (No such thing as a ‘dumb’ question here!)