Homeshow - Visitors
 

General Information | How to Get There | Exhibitor Information

Next Show:
MARCH 26-29, 2009
Quinte Sports Centre (2 Arenas) 

The roots of the "Home Show", brought to you by the Quinte Home Builders' Association, run deep in the Quinte area. A small group of builders agreed to display their work to residents of this region more than 37 years ago. The show outgrew it's original home at the Quinte Mall and presently occupies the two arenas of the Quinte Sports Centre to their capacity. Visitors will be amazed at the quality and diversity of exhibits within.

General Information:

This year is a very special year for the Quinte Home Builders. 2009 marks our 50th anniversary as a local association. The center of the Wally Dever Arena will be home to the QHBA's booth, featuring an exciting new layout to get you thinking of spring. Here, you will find current information on what we do within the community as an association, as well as, have the chance to take a look back on what has happened over the past 50 years. Our booth was designed and constructed by Neil and Elaine Bouma of Picture Perfect Landscaping. Their booth is also at the center of the Wally Dever Arena, and I encourage you to visit them and let them know how great all of their hard work and effort looks.

This year's show once again filled up quickly with over 100 different exhibitors excited to show off all of what their businesses have to offer you. As well, we have a full lineup of inspiring and entertaining guest speakers and visitors covering all four days. To make sure you don't miss out on anything take advantage of the All Show Pass. For only $12.00 – that's less than the cost of buying a second ticket, this pass will give you unlimited entry into the show over the four days. For seniors the pass is only $10.00.

We have been very fortunate over the years for the amazing support of our members for a grand prize draw item. This year is no exception as every paid entry to the Home Show is also a ballot for the grand prize draw of a Lennox Elite Series Air Conditioner. This great unit has been generously donated by Terry Little from D & K Heating and Air Conditioning. With basic installation included (standard local), this prize has a retail value of over $4900! Many other exhibitors will also be providing in-booth draws for exciting prizes. Be sure to enter for your chance to win!!!

This year, the show opens Thursday March 26th with the ever popular Senior's Day, brought to you by the members of the Quinte Home Builder's Association. All seniors attending on Thursday will enjoy our special Senior's Day admission price of only $4.00.

Over Friday and Saturday, our stage area will be a buzz of information. For all of you gardeners and green thumbs at heart, the Upper Canada Chapter of Landscape Ontario has generously provided our show with an all star lineup of guest speakers featuring a number of on-air gardening personalties of past and present.

John Sillaots, Do-it-yourself expert, makes his return to our show with a great presentation on kitchen renovations. Leigh-Ann Allaire, designer for Benjamin Moore Paints, will be making her first ever stop to our show. You will get a first hand look at the colour trends for 2009, and get to hear about the many changes in the decorating world.

Football fans will be happy to hear that Brian Crawford from the Toronto Argonauts will be back on Saturday and Sunday along with a couple members of the Argo's Cheerleader squad courtesy of Rona Belleville. Visit the Rona booth to cheer on your favorite political member in the football toss challenge on Saturday afternoon, and get your picture taken with the Argos, with all proceeds going to charity. While walking around the show step up and take the Kim Whaley-Hilts dart challenge, running throughout the show. Canada's #1 ranked women's dart player will be setting the standard each day, and it will be up to you to beat her score. All proceeds raised during the challenge will help Kim with her travel expenses as she competes around the world in gaining points for maintaining, and improving on her #17 world ranking.

Sunday is our traditional Family Day. Fun activities are planned throughout the day as kids and parents alike, are sure to have a great time. Children will be able to put their carpentry skills to work in building their own keepsake from the show. A special thanks goes out to Rona for sponsoring this great project.

When its time to take a rest, or when getting ready to take in a speaker, head to ECafe in the center of the Yardman Arena. They will be offering a variety of delectable sweets, rich fragrant coffees, teas and juices. I'm sure you'll find the perfect snack to get you energized for the rest of your visit.

2009 is looking to be a great year for investing back into your home. Bring lots of questions and don't be afraid to seek advice. Our professional exhibitors and speakers are here to help you with all of your home projects and ideas. Be prepared to see the latest in innovative products from all aspects of decorating, building, renovating, landscaping and so much more!

Included in the admission cost is parking, courtesy of the Quinte Home Builders' Association. All demonstrations are absolutely free. Not only are the demonstrations entertaining, they are packed full of great ideas.

March 26th - 29th, 2009.
Look forward to a Show that is even better!

Show Dates & Times:

Thursday, March 26
1 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 27
1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, March 28
10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 29
10 am to 4 pm

Admission Fees:

One Day Pass
Four Day Pass
Adults
$7.00
$12.00
Seniors
$6.00
$10.00
Children (under 13)
Free with adult

Exhibitor Booth Map:

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Demonstration Schedule:

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Guest Speakers:

John Sillaots - Do-it-yourself Expert:
Promoting do-it-yourself projects is what John Sillaots is all about. John's diverse experience has culminated into a broad know-how base that allows him to confidently share with others his hands on experiences whether it be woodworking or home renovating. John's realistic and common sense approach has made him an internationally recognized woodworker / do-it-yourselfer. Combined with his sense of humour and his positive approach on DO-IT-YOURSELF projects John entertains and educates people of all ages on HOW-TO.

Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault - Decorating Expert:
As the Colour and Design representative at Benjamin Moore's Central Canada office, Leigh-Ann is a member of the team that developed the Colour Trends for your Home colour card and recently rolled up her sleeves and joined the Benjamin Moore design team as they animated current styles in their latest home makeover project. Along with being a member of the Colour Marketing Group of Alexandria, Leigh-Ann can often be seen showcasing her flare for colour on City TV's, City Line.

Denis Flanagan - Gardening Expert:
After graduating from Horticulture in Surrey, England Denis was involved in many projects including work for the Royal Family and achieved a Gold Medal at The Chelsea Flower Show. Following a successful transplant to Canada, Denis continued designing award winning gardens including many for Canada Blooms. He has taught at several community colleges including Humber and Seneca. Denis is well known for his Gardening shows on HGTV and continues to promote the joys and benefits of horticulture through the ‘Green for Life' program at Landscape Ontario.com

Charlie Dobbin - Gardening Expert:
Charlie Dobbin is a well-known horticulturist and landscape designer with professional gardening experience world-wide. During her 18 year career in retail, she gave many seminars and demonstrations, wrote and edited articles for newspaper and magazines, had her own radio show, and made guest appearances on over a hundred television programs. In May 2002 Charlie started her own design and horticultural consulting company, "Garden Solutions by Charlie Dobbin". Currently Charlie hosts the Garden and Home Show on AM740 every Saturday at 9am. She also co-hosted the very successful HGTV-show "One Garden Two Looks" and can be seen delivering practical and entertaining gardening tips on a variety of television stations. During the winter Charlie is the Horticultural Director for Canada Blooms, Toronto's Flower and Garden Festival.

Dan Clost - Gardening Expert:
Dan Clost has been many things: a farmer, a soldier, an orchard manager, a sign language interpreter and a squash player of singular skills. At the moment, he is a horticulturalist and garden communicator. Along the way, he became a husband and a father, roles he has put his heart and soul into. Dan has walked softly on this earth throughout his life, bringing with him a love of music, reading and life, all viewed with a dash of humour.

Mark Cullen - Gardening Expert:
Mark is Canada's most recognised gardener. Each week he reaches over one million Canadians with his own unique gardening message through CTV/Canada AM Fridays with Jeff Hutchison, his weekly blog on www.yahoo/lifestyle.ca, radio Newstalk 1010 CFRB each Saturday in Toronto plus regular contributions to Home at Home Magazine and the Harrowsmith Canadian Almanac. Mark is horticultural spokesperson for Home Hardware and CIL Golfgreen. Mark launches his 18th gardening book this spring, The Canadian Garden Primer, An Organic Approach.

Stephen Poole - Gardening Expert:
Starting many years ago weeding in his dad's garden, Stephen has loved plants, yes even weeds, since then. With close to 30 years in the plant industry including 13 years with Connon Nurseries and a diploma from Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, his keen interest in plants and desire to share that with people has helped many gardeners over the years. Stephen lives in the Belleville area with his wife Debb and 4 children.

Tom Mikel - Gardening Expert:
Tom Mikel is a graduate of Sir Sandford Fleming College in the Forestry and Arboriculture programs. He is currently an ISA Certified Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture) and the owner/operator of County Arborists, serving Prince Edward and Quinte area. He is also a part time instructor in the Arboriculture program at Sir Sandford Fleming College.

Scott Wentworth - Gardening Expert:
Scott Wentworth is a Landscape Architect and president of the Wentworth Landscape Group. Through his 32 years in the landscape industry, Scott has designed thousands of residential gardens, as well as commercial landscapes, municipal and provincial parks. In addition, he has taught Horticulture and Plant Materials at Ryerson University. The Wentworth Landscape Group specializes in developing landscapes that creatively blend garden and architecture in a manner that reflects their clients' personal taste, style and “Green” Gardening Technique.

Terry Childs - Gardening Expert:
Terry Childs is a Certified Horticulturist and has been the principle at Nature's Way Landscaping since 1993 and more recently of its wholesale division Natural Care Lawn & Garden Products. Nature's Way has been an environmental leader since its inception. They have provided only Natural Organic Lawn & Garden Care and are recognized as leaders in the field.
Terry is past president and a founder of the Upper Canada Chapter of Landscape Ontario.

Gardening experts sponsored by Landscape Ontario

How to Get There:

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:

If you are interested in participating in the next annual QHBA Home Show, (March 2009), please click here for more information and to fill out an application form.

Next Show:
MARCH 26-29, 2009