Jacksonville Home and Patio Show
Top 10 Musts at the Jacksonville Home and Patio show
at Prime Osborn Convention Center on October 1-4, 2009.
The Jacksonville Home and Patio Show returns to downtown’s Prime Osborn Convention Center October 1-4, 2009 with four days filled with home improvement ideas, interactive seminars and a product showcase – all under one roof.
The top 10, can’t miss, must-see things at the show include:
1. SHOP THE RESTORE GENERAL STORE.
This year, guests can visit the 2,500-square-foot Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville ReStore retail area that is fashioned after a general store complete with an old-fashioned front porch and rocking chairs. Inside the area, guests can save up to 60 percent off home improvement items and get tips with classes daily. Best of all, proceeds generated from ReStore go toward helping HabiJax.
2. PLAY TO WIN.
One visit to the Jacksonville Home and Patio Show could change lives – not just with the home improvement lessons picked up but by entering to win a ton of prizes, including a HOWARD MILLER FLOOR CLOCK BY TY PENNINGTON.
3. TY AND TX PREMIUM PACKAGE.
New to the fall show is a ticket package that celebrates new spokesperson Ty Pennington. The “Ty and Tix Premium Package” includes an autographed copy of Ty’s book Good Design Can Change Your Life, plus two tickets to the show for just $39.
4. BECOME A COOKING EXPERT.
Publix Apron’s Cooking School takes over the Kitchen Stage for the fall show, with multiple cooking classes every day of the show – all geared to get guests ready for the holiday season. The best part? Samples.
5. KID’S SPACE.
Pint-sized Jacksonville Home and Patio Show guests have their own spot to chill with the Kid’s Area on Saturday and Sunday. Kids can channel their energy with an inflatable bounce house and more. Cash or bottled water donations are appreciated. SPONSORED BY FIREFIGHTERS OF JACKSONVILLE
6. SHOP AND COMPARE.
The Jacksonville Home & Patio Show is the place to find the newest products, hurricane season must-haves, cool gadgets and the best home improvement deals. More than 500 vendors will give guests a chance to see, touch and feel the hottest in home products- and go home with ideas and tips that can be put to immediate use. Even better, many vendors offer “show only” specials exclusively for our guests.
7. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Jacksonville Home & Patio Show is supporting the American Lung Association and their O2 Green Walk. The organization will be on-site to sign up guests for the 2009 event.
8. SAVE TIME AND MONEY- BUY ONLINE.
This year, guests can save time and $3 off adult admission by purchasing tickets online at www.jacksonvillehomeshows.com. And, guests can save by taking advantage of $5 after 5 p.m. admission – available online at in person at the box office.
9. VISIT DESIGN GALLERY.
Surveys show that the rooms most often selected for home improvement makeovers are the kitchen and bath – updates and dramatically improve a home’s value. Guests can get ideas and compare prices all in one place in the Kitchen and Bath Design Gallery.
10. DEMYSTIFY LOANS.
Consumers confused about the best of course of action to take when it comes to mortgages in the current market can get all their questions asked, and free “no strings” advice by visiting Coastline Federal Credit Union. They are also working on a customized loan package exclusively for Jacksonville Home and Patio Show guests.
Show hours are Thursday and Friday, Noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 9 pm.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission at the door is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-18 years old. On Thursday only, senior (62 and older) admission is $5. Advance purchase tickets are available online only for $3 off regular adult admission. For updates and more information, call (904) 730-3356 or visit www.jacksonvillehomeshows.com.
