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There’s so much to see and do at the fall Southern AZ Home Show that we've put together this handy guide to planning and enjoying your visit!

1. Before you arrive at the show at the Tucson Convention Center, make sure to bring your ideas for your own home projects! Check out the Show Guide floor map to plot your booth visits. Then visit this page to find out when home improvement experts, local culinary experts, and local entertainment groups that you want to make sure to see will be onstage.
   
   
2. Also make sure to download and print the 50% off admission coupon found here (or save it to your phone to use). And check to see if you are eligible for these special admission offers.
   
   
3. Park for free in the designated lots next the Tucson Convention Center Or, park at the Ramada by Wyndham hotel and use the free shuttle.
   
   
4. Pick up your show guide when you enter, and then explore all that’s available on the entry level
               - View the beautifully designed Fall Tablescape that’s sure to inspire your own fall celebrations
               - The Artisans Ballroom is where you’ll find small businesses and craftspersons selling a wide variety of  unique items, clothing, jewelry, gifts, home decor, gourmet foods and more
               - See the adorable, adoptable dogs in Petopia, and pick up a special item or treat for your favorite fur baby
               - See the outdoor picnic setting for more tablescape and celebrations inspiration      
   
   
5. Take the stairs, escalator or elevator to the Exhibit Floor, where you’ll find more than 250 trusted professionals with all the latest home products and trends ready to assist you with your home projects ideas and needs
   
   
6. Save your Faves: When you see something you love at the show, you can easily save a company’s information in your phone - just use the camera to scan the QR code in front of each booth to open links containing business information and show specials. As a bonus, if you scan 3 or more QR codes and provide your email address, you will receive 2 FREE tickets to our next show (spring Southern AZ Home Show March 28-30, 2025).
   
   
7. Head to the Fresh Ideas Stage to check out the schedule of experts and entertainment that await you:
   
                - Don’t miss celebrity experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb, the twin sisters, real estate mavens, home renovators and stars of the hit HGTV series, Unsellable Houses. This fun duo will share their insights and advice on the Fresh Ideas Stage Fri. Oct. 25 and Sat. Oct. 26 at 1 pm. 
                - Play Price Pursuit! Every day at 12 noon at the Fresh Ideas Stage, you have a chance to win valuable prizes by guessing the costs of various goods and services. It’s super easy and fun! 
   
   
8. Be among the first to check out the all-new Culinary Showcase Stage! Get new ideas and taste samples from these local culinary experts giving demonstrations:
   
                 - Just-named winner of Iron Chef Tucson, Chef Anthony Dramgoole of Oban Sushi and Ramen, onstage Fri.  Oct. 25 at 4 pm
                 - Antsy Nancy, on Sat. Oct. 26 at 11 am showing how to make Fall Charcuterie Boards, and at 1 pm  demonstrating how to make Pumpkin Spice Macarons
                 - Plant Based Potential on Sun. Oct 27 at 11 am & 1 pm demonstrating Massaged Kale Salad & Homemade Dressings
   
   
9. No need to leave the show to whet your appetite - these food trucks serving tasty fare are conveniently located in the fire lane outside the Exhibit Hall:
                  - U Concessions
                  - Quesadilla and More
                  - DC Jumbie (Caribbean Food)
                  - Sly Dog
   
   
10. On Sunday, October 27, wear a costume to the show and get free admission! Then join in the fun of the Halloween Spooktacular: venture through the booths for a ghoulishly delightful round of trick-or-treating, participate in the Halloween scavenger hunt where hidden skeletons, pumpkins, and spiders lurk waiting to be found, and join in the costume parade!