2027 CELEBRITES & SPEAKERS 

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Jonathan Knight

Singer Jonathan Knight may be best known as a member of the Grammy®-nominated band New Kids on the Block, but in the HGTV series Farmhouse Fixer, he was able to share his renovation know-how by meticulously restoring centuries-old New England farmhouses that deserve a second chance. When NKOTB parted ways in 1994, Jonathan started flipping houses in the Boston area and found new success in his love for renovating old homes. In 2007, NKOTB reunited. Now Jonathan's living the best of both worlds: performing with NKOTB and surprising people with renovations as the host of HGTV's Crashers. Jonathan also starred in the spinoff series Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp where he made a lifelong renovation project dream come true in the form of an abandoned 12-acre campground situated on a rural lakefront and has participated on two seasons of hit show Rock The Block. Make sure to stop by the Philly Home + Garden Show on Friday, February 19th and Saturday February 20th to see Jonathan's stage appearance! 

Sloan Rinaldi

Sloan Rinaldi is an internationally recognized 4th-generation Texas pitmaster, television personality, entrepreneur, outdoor living expert, and live-fire cooking authority whose career uniquely bridges the worlds of luxury outdoor living, landscaping, irrigation, and authentic Texas barbecue culture.

With more than 40 years of experience in the commercial and residential landscape and irrigation industry, Sloan has built and operated successful large-scale landscape businesses while helping create beautiful outdoor environments throughout Texas. Her expertise in outdoor design, functional entertaining spaces, irrigation systems, and backyard living concepts makes her a natural fit for Home & Garden audiences seeking inspiration for outdoor kitchens, entertaining, grilling, and lifestyle-focused living spaces.

Sloan rose to international recognition as a breakout star on Netflix’s hit competition series Barbecue Showdown, where she appeared in all eight episodes and set the series record for challenge wins. She has also appeared on Chopped Grill Masters and Bravo’s Top Chef, becoming one of the most recognizable women in live-fire cooking and modern barbecue culture.

As the founder of Texas Q, Sloan has developed a premium barbecue brand known for award-winning sauces, rubs, and authentic Texas flavors inspired by generations of family tradition and Southeast Texas culinary heritage. Her signature cooking style combines traditional Texas barbecue techniques with bold Southern and Creole influences, creating unforgettable food experiences centered around fire, family, and community.

Currently, Sloan is developing her global culinary travel television series, From Texas, With Love: United We BBQ, a groundbreaking show exploring how cultures around the world connect through live-fire cooking and shared meals.

At Home & Garden Shows across North America and Canada, Sloan brings an energetic and engaging stage presence featuring live cooking demonstrations, outdoor entertaining inspiration, backyard kitchen ideas, grilling education, landscaping insights, television stories, and interactive audience experiences. Her rare combination of expertise in outdoor living design and live-fire cooking creates a compelling experience that resonates with homeowners, food lovers, grilling enthusiasts, and outdoor lifestyle audiences alike.

Whether discussing backyard transformations, smoking brisket, designing outdoor entertaining spaces, or sharing stories from television and the road, Sloan Rinaldi inspires audiences to gather outdoors, cook together, and create meaningful experiences around food, fire, and home.