FAQs
Show Admission
Is the MATE Show and Home & Health Expo free to attend?
Yes, admission is free!
Where can I get a free grand prize entry ticket?
Free grand prize entry tickets are available by stopping at any participating MATE vendor or any of the Stockman Bank locations in and around Billings. You can also print tickets by clicking here. Participants must be 18 or older to participate in the grand prize drawings.
Show Basics
What are the hours?
Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When is the MATE Show and Home & Health Expo?
February 12-14, 2026. Traditionally it takes place the third week of February.
What is the MATE Grand Prize?
This year’s MATE Grand Prize is a John Deere Z370R Electric with 42” Deck Zero Turn Mower, sponsored by C & B Operations — Billings! Be sure to grab a grand prize entry ticket at any Stockman Bank location or during the show.
What is the Home & Health Expo Grand Prize?
GRAND PRIZE TBD – CHECK BACK SOON! Be sure to grab a grand prize entry ticket at any Stockman Bank location or during the show.
Vendors at the Show
How can I find out if a company will be at the show?
A list of vendors and vendor map can be found at https://mateshow.expofp.com/
How do I become a vendor?
If you would like to be a vendor at the MATE Show, please fill out this inquiry form. https://niletradeshows.com/mate/booth-inquiry
The MATE and Home & Health Shows
What is there to do at the MATE Show?
There is something new to see each year! With over 500 indoor booths on display and the MATE Bull Pen Preview, there’s something for everyone to see. When you need to take a break, come and enjoy a bite to eat in the food court. Earn pesticide applicator credits in The MATE Theater and learn about current issues affecting the ag industry in this region.
What is there to do at the Home & Health Expo?
Hosting over 100 booths, the Home & Health Expo is focused on health screenings, home improvement & décor, home health equipment, and a host of other health-related activities. Live cooking demonstrations occur throughout the show, and don’t forget to drop your ticket into the drawing drum for your chance to win the grand prize!