2018 Show Features

HOME + GARDEN STAGE
PRESENTED BY THE EDMONTON JOURNAL & DESIGNED BY TURQUOISE CHAIR

Whether you are looking for tried-and-true advice for home improvement projects or want to know how to cultivate your gardening, look no further than the Home + Garden Stage!  From the sprawling backyard to the tiniest of balconies, let our experts such as Matt Muenster from HGTV Bath Crashers and Cheryl Torrenueva creator of the YouTube Channel Simply CherCher help inspire and transform your spaces.  Learn from Canada’s top outdoors experts and see what your budget, space, style and creative abilities can accomplish. Find all of the tricks and tips to make your home and garden flourish this spring!

Located in Hall B 

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Cooking Stage
presented by CHED & CULINAIRE

What goes hand in hand with entertaining? Eating, of course! At the Cooking Stage, step into the ultra-modern, high-design kitchen and learn how to prepare healthy and delicious meals alongside some of Edmonton’s finest culinary experts.  Audience members will take home delicious recipes showcasing local products and also will have a chance to sample expertly-created dishes. Win culinary prizes and score one-on-one consultations #yeg’s with featured cooking talent!

Located in Hall C

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BACKYARD BEER GARDENS
presented by CISN,
Designed by wicket blue interiors,
and landscaped by Garden Warriors

When your beer is as good as the settings around you, you need somewhere equally amazing to Instagram it. The backyard beer garden, designed by WicketBlue Interiors, awaits you and your trendy (but not too trendy) friends! Located right next to the Main Stage, you’ll be right in the middle of all of the action. Find games, food trucks and the inspiration to host your own hip gathering this year. Put your feet up, sip and enjoy!

Located in Hall A

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Backyard Wars

What's a sure sign that spring is around the corner? A little leisurely landscaping challenge, of course! Don't miss all the action at the fourth annual Backyard Wars! Six incredible local landscapers will use their design prowess and battle it out for the best backyard space. Vote for your favourite design to help one participant win a $1,000 cash prize or free booth space at the 2019 Home + Garden show! 

Located in Hall F 

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The Maple Leaf Cup Floral Design Competition

Friday afternoon Hall A is the place to be! Canada's Top 20 floral designers will visit the show and go head-to-head, petal to the medal for an incredible opportunity (and some amazing prizes!). Contestants will be given three floral arrangement themes to work with in front of attendees and judges. The top three finalists will compete for the grand prize – representing Canada and FTD at the 2019 FTD-Interfloral-Fleurop World Cup Design Competition in Philadelphia in March 2019. If you miss the live action, you’ll be able to spot the creations and bid on your favourites in Hall A all weekend long.  Get to know some of Canada's top Floral Designers! 

Located in Hall A

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CORY CHRISTOPHER SPRING SANCTUARY

Below zero temperatures, slippery roads and the not-quite-spring blues got you down? We have a remedy for that! Fresh-cut flowers and terrariums are the easiest way to perk up any space, no matter what time of year. Be sure to swing by the Cory Christopher's SPRING GARDEN MARKET for the season’s most beautiful blooms, plants and all things Spring. Don't forget to attend one of the do-it-yourself Terrarium Bar building workshop or fresh floral arranging workshop to learn how to add a touch of spring to your home!   

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Tiny Home Village
presented by the Edmonton Journal & landscaped by Evolve landscapes

A tiny home doesn’t mean cutting corners on living large! From rustic cabins on wheels to a minimalist style off-the-grid model, the Tiny Home Village showcases inspiration and creativity bigger than imagined! Whether you are scaling down your living quarters, want a vacation home to take with you or are looking to be more eco-friendly, learn what you are looking for by visiting and viewing all of the options!  Living simply is easy and living comfortably doesn’t have to be hard. It isn’t about how big the home is, it’s about how happy the home makes you! 

Located in Hall A 

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Toyota Test Drives 

Toyota Canada is proud to return as the official automotive sponsor of the Edmonton Home & Garden Show. Choose from a selection of great Toyota vehicles to test drive right here at the show including the all-new 2018 Camry, and enter for your chance to win the Ultimate Canadian Experience presented by Toyota!

Located in Hall F

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Lounge 

Drinking brews, chilling, and catching celebrity presentations- the ultimate Edmonton Home + Garden Show hattrick! Even McDavid needs to kickback and recharge, so why shouldn’t you? After spending the day walking the show floor, don’t fumble with your tired feet. Grab a pint or sip a cocktail without losing out on all of the action – the lounge is in perfect view of the Main Stage! The City of Champions is always winning! 

Located in Hall B

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ASK A DESIGNER
PRESENTED BY REVOLVE FURNISHINGS 

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LEXUS TEST DRIVES

Who calls shotgun? It’s time to find the perfect accessory for your driveway! Lexus is kicking things into high gear, showcasing their new, up and coming products at the show, plus they’ll be hosting test drives of their most popular vehicles. Talk about a joy ride! 

Located in Hall E 

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The Telus Future Home 

The future is here, now with the TELUS Future Home, powered by the TELUS PureFibre™ network. In partnership with communities throughout Western Canada, TELUS is building a fibre optic network that will revolutionize the way we live our lives. With blazing fast speeds of 150 Mbps uploads and downloads, you’ll enjoy the most consistent and reliable connection, the ability to watch streaming video in ultra-HD quality, and more. The 560-square-foot Future Home showcases how TELUS Fibre can enhance one's lifestyle through a variety of exciting, forward thinking technologies.Some are available today, others are simply possibilities for tomorrow. TELUS PureFibre. Internet Reimagined. 

*Image provide by Telus 

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PLANTED!
PRESENTED BY
RUST-OLEUM,
IN SUPPORT OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Creativity abounds!  In support of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, local celebrities and media personalities have been challenged to transform a piece of furniture into an indoor or outdoor floral planter. Sound easy?  With only a $50 budget and paints from Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada, be sure to stop by to take in their final floral features and leave with your own inspiration! Will it be a side table overflowing with plants?  Maybe it will be a watering can with edible plants!  The options are endless and you will be prepared to take on this spring and upcycle your own furniture just waiting to be used.    

Located in Hall B 

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RETRO RENEWAL DESIGNED BY WICKET BLUE

Rosalyn Lazaruk of Wicket Blue Interiors is here to refresh the retro vibe! Whether you are a sixties flower child at heart or still rocking the 80’s perm, Rosalyn will show you how to update your space with retro vibes while still incorporating a modern feel.  Utilize retro graphic patterns in a modern way and let them be your centerpiece. Learn different tricks, tips and inspiration of how to renew a space, all while incorporating your retro pieces!

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SHAW BLUE SKY TV EXPERIENCE

Visit our fully interactive event experience, covering over 2,500 sq. ft, attendees are given the opportunity to actively engage with Shaw products and win great prizes.. Using a BlueSky TV remote control as their passport, players can challenge friends to our BlueSky TV Trivia, ride the waves with Bodi at the Internet 150 surf simulator or have fun with our voice-activated photo booth. In addition to prizing and giveaways, guests will receive a digital dashboard where they can access personalized experience content including their photos, videos and scores, all sharable using #ShawBlueSkyTV. Come have some fun and experience the power of WideOpen 150 Internet and the magic of voice-powered TV – now with full Netflix Integration.  

The Help Desk 

Hardwood floors desperate for a refinish? Master bath begging for fresh tiles? Look no further than the Help Desk where a slew of experts will provide tips and trade secrets to nudge your home improvement project in the right direction. Stop by the Help Desk just inside the Hall C Entrance or the Help Desk located at the back of Hall E.  Asking for help is the first step to success!

Sweets & Treats

How about a bowl of soup to go with your new bow saw? Or a latte after you picked out your new linoleum? Home renovations can really build up that appetite, but we’ve got you covered. Over 8 local vendors will be at the show serving up some fantastic food so you can get back to realizing your dream projects! From homemade jerky to artisan sweets, you can grab a bite without missing a second of the show. Come and see what’s on the menu! 
Location in Hall A