Southern AZ Home Show to Bring Home Improvement Inspiration, Top Resources, and Celebrity Experts to Tucson Convention Center March 28-30

More than 200 of the area’s top home improvement professionals, the newest trends, and insights from celebrity experts will enlighten and inspire Tucson-area homeowners and consumers when the Southern AZ Home Show takes place from Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30 at the Tucson Convention Center.

As Southern Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive home show, the three-day Southern AZ Home Show features displays, events, demonstrations and informative sessions designed to help facilitate home projects. Show attendees can shop, compare and save while gaining new ideas and practical advice in home improvement, home design, and outdoor living, all in a vibrant marketplace showcasing the latest home-related products and services.

“Spotlighting the area’s top home improvement resources, and sharing information and expertise that can’t be found elsewhere, makes the show a vital and efficient experience,” said Show Manager Lucy Ferguson. “Visitors can save time by exploring an abundance of sources for everything they need for transforming their homes, and get insights directly from recognized experts."

Two such experts will give presentations from the show’s Fresh Ideas Stage on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29:

Kevin O’Connor, one of the nation’s most well-known home improvement figures as host of the long-running, Emmy Award-winning PBS television series This Old House and Ask This Old House, will share some of his extensive experiences, answer audience questions, and meet show attendees Friday, March 28 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. Since 2003, O’Connor has hosted This Old House, the leading multimedia home enthusiast brand serving more than 20 million consumers each month with trusted information and expert advice.
Virginia Chamlee, writer, artist, and author of the best-selling book Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures - Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New, will help visitors learn how to find and transform thrift shop treasures when she presents “How to Thrift Museum-Quality Art, Designer Furniture and More.” She’ll also meet visitors after her talks on Friday, March 28 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m.

The Southern AZ Home Show will also feature:

More than 200 exhibitors representing the area’s top home products and services offering their insights and show specials to attendees
The Fresh Ideas Stage - A lineup of knowledgeable local experts sharing their insights and best advice on home topics, plus entertainment from prominent local music and dance groups
Culinary Showcase Stage presented by Workman Company - Local chefs and culinary artists performing live cooking demonstrations, providing visitors with close-up views of their techniques and freshly prepared samples, including cake and cookie decorating techniques just in time for Easter
The Artisans Market - Market area showcasing local vendors and small businesses offering a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items, handcrafted treasures, gourmet foods and more
The Perfect Picnic - Wicked Picnic Events presents a deluxe display showing visitors how to re-imagine and elevate their own Spring picnics
Petopia - The best products for your pets, and your home life with them, along with adorable and adoptable pets from Rescue A Golden AZ and Southern AZ Cat Rescue
Photos with the Easter Bunny - Meet the Easter Bunny and snap a fun photo! Stop by for a festive meet-and-greet, perfect for kids and families, in Booth A303 on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 from 11 am -1 pm
Food Trucks - Lunch and more is available all day from food trucks in the fire lane outside the Exhibition Hall

Show dates and hours: Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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