DENVER – Who: Whether you have a green thumb, a knack for do-it-yourself renovations or a desire to create your own vegetable garden, the 26th annual Denver Home Show has something for everyone.
What: The home-focused extravaganza will be held this weekend, March 15 – 17, at the National Western Complex in Denver. Experts in home décor, gardening, landscaping and remodeling will be on-hand to provide visitors with expert advice and inspiration.
Tickets are $9.00 online at homeshowdenver.com or $11.00 at the door. Children 12 and under are FREE. And, in honor of all service members who help keep our homes, our neighborhoods and our country safe, the Show is offering FREE admission to anyone currently serving in the military, fire department or police force. All service members must show a valid service ID at the Show Office to receive a complimentary admission. This offer is only valid on Friday, March 15.
With everything from beautiful Japanese flower arrangements to the newest home improvement gadgets, the Denver Home Show is a perfect weekend event for everyone in the family. Some key show highlights include:
- The Truth about Landscaping: Ahmed Hassan, landscape extraordinaire and past host of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers and regular guest contributor for the CBS Early Show and NBC’s Today Show, will be presenting “The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth About Landscaping.” Presentations will be given on the Main Stage at 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
- Day and Night in the Garden:Stroll through the extraordinary Gardens of Excellence, designed and created by Colorado’s top landscape professionals. Discover the latest in creative design concepts, sustainable landscaping ideas and outdoor entertaining.
- Innovation for the Modern Home:Boulder’s Wynn Waggoner will be showcasing 2,000 square feet of new designs, materials and ideas. With the help of an entire collection of local industry professionals, visitors will learn what is needed to bring a homeowner’s remodeling dreams to completion.
- Competing for the Cup:The Floral Association of the Rockies will be holding their Rocky Mountain Cup contest at the Show. The Premier Competition will take place at 3 p.m. These five finalists will have one hour to design their beautiful creations. From novice to experienced designer, all entrants have a chance to win a monetary prize, the Rocky Mountain Cup, and of course, bragging rights.
- Look What’s Cooking at the Show: The Kitchen Stage will be holding demonstrations and contests throughout the weekend, including local Chef Richard Glover who will demonstrate his cooking talents and KIMN’s Jeremy Padgett as he competes against three lucky on-air winners to create a simple crock pot dish.
- Sogetsu – The Art of Flower Arranging: Learn the art of Ikebana from the masters of Sogetsu Colorado! One of the Show’s most popular demonstrations and displays, numerous presentations will be given throughout all three days of the show.
- Ask-A-Designer!: Denver Home Show Interior Designer Wynn Waggoner will be conducting FREE 10-minute consultations. Bring color swatches, design plans or pictures from home magazines and Wynn will get you on track to creating the home you’ve always wanted. Stop by booth # 1741 to sign up for a time.
- And much more!
When:
Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th: 10-9pm
Sunday, March 17th: 10-5pm
Where:
National Western Complex, Expo Hall and Arena
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216
Located just east of 1-25 and 1-70 and easily accessible by taking Brighton Blvd. or Coliseum exits.
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