Homeowners across the city will be connecting with home professionals of all sorts at this year’s Fall Home and Garden Show. It’s a great opportunity for deck lovers to get ideas from construction to accessories, see some of the latest products to hit the market and take part in expert demonstrations.
Fall Home and Garden Show Details
When: August 23 – 25, 2013
Friday – 2pm-7pm
Saturday – 10am-7pm
Sunday – 11am-5pm
Where: Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
Cost: $9 for guests aged 17+
$6 for seniors aged 65+
$6 for retired military
FREE guests aged 16 and under
FREE active military
Admission is a one-time fee, so get there on Friday and you can enjoy the event the entire weekend. The convention center is in the heart of downtown so parking may be a little difficult, especially on Friday afternoon. However, the convention center does have an ample parking garage for convention goers.
Deck Highlights of the Fall Home and Garden Show
There’s so much to do and see at the Austin Fall Home and Garden Show don’t be surprised if you need the entire weekend to take it all in. It’s a deck lovers dream with everything you need to get your next deck project underway whether it’s an entire new build, addition, remodel or one-off project.
Landscaping – Portions of the convention center will be transformed into an outdoor oasis during the Fall Home and Garden Show. Past events have featured displays that mimic actual gardens complete with gazebos and even nurseries where you can buy plants at the show. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to talk to pros that can give you advice on what to do to get your landscaping ready for the winter.
Accessories – Deck accessories are a fun way to add personal style to your outdoor living space. During the Fall Home and Garden Show you can check out options from dozens of vendors all in one place, and sit in on design how-tos where the experts teach you how to put together a stylish look.
Outdoor Kitchens – Now is the time to start planning an outdoor kitchen that can be used during the cool fall days and mild winter weather. There will plenty of opportunities to check out grills, entire kitchen setups and get a few foodie tips at live cooking demos.
Some of the biggest attractions are the DIY seminars. They are led by professionals and give you a firsthand look at how to try something new on your own. There are also demonstrations so you can see a product in action. If you’re looking for deck inspiration the Fall Home and Garden Show is definitely where you want to be next weekend.
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