Fruitbowl - Fresh Ideas from Hawke's Bay

This 21^st show is well timed for planning and with experts on hand to answer your queries and provide options you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much choice and diversity the more than 200 exhibitors from all around the country offer. This annual event held at McLean Park in Napier is the region’s leading home related show and provides visitors with plenty of attractions.

The Place Makers & Radio Hauraki DIY Challenge has been an interactive feature for the last three years, involving contestants in a test of their skills with a number of projects over Saturday and Sunday. Catch this action and vote for your choice of the competitors work – you could win yourself a lucky voter prize! There are two fantastic prizes to be won on site. The ‘Ultimate Bedroom’ package from Hastings Beds R Us is valued at more than $14,000! This outstanding prize will be on display at the Classic Hits stand, the very first stand of the show and all you have to do is fill in an entry form for a chance to win. Another generous prize is offered to show visitors at the Acoustic Audio & Vision stand in the marquee. Here you can enter to win a High Definition Home Theatre System valued at over $7000! This will make a dream addition for some lucky home.

 A dedicated area near the outdoor food court has been set aside for landscape garden displays, garden products and services. Here you will find all things associated with gardens from hammocks and shade options to lawn care and plants. Look out for the garden clubs with their specialty plants and knowledgeable experts on hand to offer growing advice.

 Each day, a wide range of seminar sessions will be presented on kitchen design, landscaping, decorating advice, building eco friendly homes and heritage roses as part of the new ‘green therapy’. These are free of charge and give you the opportunity to learn some in depth information and ask the presenters questions.

 Take a break and relax at the alfresco food court or the indoor cafe with delicious food and drink options. You’ll find a huge selection of innovative displays with great ideas, new products and advice on beds, furniture, carpet, heating & air conditioning options, stained designer glass, financial advice, kitchens, new home building, joinery and much, much more. Whether you are renovating, building, decorating or landscaping this is an ideal time to plan your summer projects- you can add value to your home and enjoy a great day out – all at one destination! Diary the dates -  3 – 5 September 2010 and open hours Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9.30am – 5pm.

Adults $8.00, (Seniors Special Friday Only $4.00), Children under 16 FREE or check out the website for further information www.homeandgardenshow.co.nz