The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed 10,460 attendees, including exhibitors, to a sold-out trade show floor featuring more than 900 exhibitors at the Baltimore Convention Center from Jan. 8-10, 2025.
The show drew more than 2,970 non-exhibiting buying companies. The centerpiece of MANTS is the connection among growers, suppliers and industry experts, all eager to connect, collaborate and share insights, according to MANTS.
“The energy and enthusiasm at MANTS 2025 was truly remarkable,” said Vanessa Finney, executive vice president of MANTS. “Exhibitors repeatedly told us how pleased they were with high-quality leads, strong sales and valuable networking. MANTS continues to be where the green industry meets to move business forward.”
MANTS aims to foster hands-on learning through informal conversations on the show floor. Veteran professionals and newcomers share insights and explore emerging trends. One big goal of the trade show is to have attendees leave with new ideas and strategies, according to the company.
“This year’s show has been fantastic,” said Jessa Collier, vice president of marketing and communications at Colmet. “Traffic has been strong, and we’ve fielded great questions and ideas from potential customers. We’ve also reached more people, making it a prime chance to introduce our product to new audiences.
“Because the show is so large, I’d highly recommend attending for more than one day,” Collier added.
MANTS 2025 was a hub for networking, professional development and discovering the newest horticulture products and trends. The show’s format encourages peer-to-peer collaboration and engagement.
“MANTS has been a great experience,” said Tobias Smith, U.S. key account manager at Westbrook Greenhouses, a first-year exhibitor at the show. “Traffic was steady, and we connected with potential and established customers, including new nurseries. Our conversations were strong — attendees aren’t tire-kickers; they’re serious about purchasing and forming business relationships. We’re looking forward to exhibiting again next year.”
MANTS will return to the Baltimore Convention Center from Jan. 7-9, 2026.
