ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Home Show, one
of the region’s most anticipated fall events, returns October 4-6 to a
new location in the Orange County Convention Center: West Concourse,
Hall C facing International Drive. The three-day home improvement
extravaganza is the premier place to find fresh inspiration, helpful
tips, innovative products and fantastic deals in remodeling, home
improvement, design and fall outdoor projects.
Show highlights include appearances by Josh Flagg of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and Emily Ellyn of Food Network’s Next Food Network Star and Cupcake Wars; demonstrations by some of the area’s top chefs on the Edible Orlando
Cooking Stage; daily how-to presentations by the DIY Guy; a display of
two “Tiny Houses,” one just 96-square-feet in size; designer rooms
showcasing repurposed, restored or recycled items; a food truck rally on
Sunday, only; and much, much more!
“Our
show offers competitive pricing and promotions that even the savviest
shopper might not find elsewhere,” said Cristian Moore, show manager for
Marketplace Events, which produces some of the most successful and
longest-running shows in North America. “There is simply no better
place than the Orlando Home Show to shop, compare and save, as
well as gather valuable tips from hundreds of experts, all under one
roof. Whether looking for help for a specific project, or simply seeking
a fun day out, residents and visitors will find a variety of fun and
inspiration across our show floor,” he added.
Josh
Flagg, one of the residential real estate industry’s heaviest hitters,
appears on the main stage on Friday at 6 p.m. and on Saturday at 12 noon
and 5 p.m. (subject to change without notice). Flagg will offer behind-the-scenes insights and tips on home improvement must-dos, whether selling or staying.
Guests
can mix it up with “retro rad” culinary diva Emily Ellyn as the
deliciously unique personality demonstrates some of the hottest trends
in cooking on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage on Saturday at
2:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Emily Ellyn’s appearances
are sponsored by Florida Blue.
Mouth-watering
demonstrations and tasty samples prepared by some of the area’s
favorite chefs and culinary pros will be abundant throughout the weekend
on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage. Scheduled to demonstrate
their signature recipes and dispense advice are Anthony Hull of Crimson
Tavern; Chris De Sormoux of Marlow’s Tavern; Wolfie’s PizzaMia; as well
as Edible Orlando Publisher Kendra Lott; Orlando Sentinel Food Editor Heather McPherson; Real Radio 104.1’s Dirty Jim; and KQ103 FM’s Gloria B.
Speaking of food, the Orlando Home Show
will host its first-ever food truck rally on Sunday only from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Eight of Central Florida’s favorite mobile food purveyors,
including Curbside Chef, The Pastrami Project, Saigon Sizzle and Wako
Taco, will be serving up delicious fare for purchase at the Westwood
Lobby Entrance of the Convention Center.
After
fueling up at the stage or truck rally, “Stay Calm and DIY.”
Do-it-yourself projects can be daunting, especially for first-timers.
Enter Chris Tice. The Central Florida-based military veteran and DIY
expert will demystify the process while demonstrating projects four
times daily in his booth as well as on the main stage.
Living
tiny is simply better for the environment, says Dan Louche, owner of
Tiny Home Builders and one of the pioneers of the Tiny Home movement.
The Atlanta-based designer/builder will talk more about the trend during
his stage presentations and at his booth which will display two
examples of tiny houses -- one just 96-square-feet in size.
Guests
can also get valuable answers to important questions about remodeling,
home improvement, design and fall outdoor project from hundreds of
experts around the show floor and on the main stage throughout the
weekend. (Visit www.OrlandoHomeShow.com for a complete listing of stage presentations and times).
Other
not-to-be-missed features and opportunities include EDU Day on Friday
only, offering free admission to any teacher or employee of a local
public or private school, day care, college or university when showing a
valid school ID or business card at the box office; and four designer
rooms created by students from the International Academy of Design &
Technology showcasing repurposed, restored or recycled items. New and
interesting products making their debut at the Orlando Home Show will
be noted by a "featured product" floor tile, making it easy for guests
to find them. Giveaways, enter-to-win contests and prize drawings round
out the winning line-up for guests.
Show
hours are Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m, and Sunday, 10:00
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, and are $10 for
adults 13+, $5 for seniors (60+, at the box office only), $5 for
children ages 6-12, and free for children ages five and under. Advance
tickets can be purchased online for a $3 discount off full-price $10
admission at www.OrlandoHomeShow.com,
courtesy of Florida Blue. Parking is available in the West Concourse
and is $9 per car, per day. The Orange County Convention Center/West
Concourse is located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Fl 32819.
Directions here: http://www.occc.net/global/directions.asp
For more information, visit www.CentralFloridaHomeAndGardenShow.com , or call 877-871-SHOW (7469). Connect on Facebook, Twitter (@FloridaHomeShow), Pinterest
(pinterest.com/homeshows/) for up-to-the-minute show details, discounts
and fabulous home improvement tips. Visit the show’s blog at www.HomeAndGardenBlog.com.
The Orlando Home Show and its spring sister show, the Central Florida Home & Garden Show (returning April 4-6, 2014), are both produced by Marketplace Events.
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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.
