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Special Guests Are Coming in Stampedes and the

Spotlight Shines on This Old House at the 2014
Buffalo Home Show
Celebrity Home Improvement Expert, Kevin OConnor is Special Guest
BUFFALO, N.Y. February XX, 2014 The 2014 Buffalo Home Show Two Weekends
Only is back and better than ever to celebrate its 70 th Anniversary at the Buffalo
Niagara Convention Center on March 7-9 and March 14-16. Visitors will get a chance
to visit hundreds of exhibitors, hear from celebrity guests, participate in interactive
seminars and even meet some exotic animals!
Each year we challenge ourselves to put on a show that inspires, informs, and
impresses our visitors, said Ellen Carroll, Buffalo Home Show manager. This year,
we are hoping to motivate homeowners to protect themselves from the
unpredictable Buffalo weather and storm proof their homes.
The Buffalo Home Show welcomes celebrity guest and host of PBS This Old House
and Ask This Old House, Kevin OConnor. OConnor is an award winning home
improvement expert who has helped hundreds of families rebuild their homes after
the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy. He will give presentations on storm
proofing your home in the unpredictable Buffalo winters while also revealing behindthe-scenes secrets on the current season of This Old House. After each
presentation, OConnor will be signing autographs and giving away one free Festool
tool kit valued at $400. Presentations will take place Saturday, March 8 at XXX.
The talented teams from the Interior Design Association (IDA) of Buffalo are back
and really rolling out the red carpet for this years White Room Challenge. The
seven designers will be asked to design and decorate a 12 x 12 room, using a single
Hollywood-themed poster as inspiration. Each room will start as a blank canvas but
the designers must transform it while incorporating the following mandatory

elements: a square metal cube table; 10 x 10 metal flashing; 3 yards of primed

canvas; an overhead light; and their imagination!
After all the finishing touches, visitors will be able to walk through each room and
then vote on their
---More--favorite design. The winner gets bragging rights and a random voter will receive a
two-hour consultation with the designer they voted for. The White Room
Challenge will show that a little imagination and a whole lot of inspiration can
make any room or space fit for an A lister.
Sounds & Theater will return to give visitors a backstage pass to the White Room
Challenge and discover how the designers creative process unfolds. By visiting
www.buffalohomeshow.com during setup week, visitors will be able to watch a live
feed of all the action and watch the transformations unravel before their very eyes.
The M P Caroll Hardwood Floor Giveaway Contest is back for the sixth year, and this
year its better than ever. The winner will receive 300 square feet of oak plank
flooring and a lesson on how to install the floor themselves with one of Western New
Yorks premier hardwood floor experts, M P Caroll owner, Mike Caroll. Entry forms
are available at the M P Caroll booth and online at www.wivb.com
In addition to veteran vendors like M P Caroll, Alden Pools and Rainbow Play, Frank's
Basement Systems and The Kaz Companies, the Buffalo Home Show is pleased to
welcome nearly 60 new exhibitors this year, including:
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..and more!
The Flower and Garden Market is back again this year and will greet visitors as they
walk into the Home Show through the main lobby entrance. Visitors will be able to
purchase a wide variety of garden-themed items, including fresh cut flowers. After
stopping to smell the roses, visitors can head over to the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
booth to see whats cooking. The Barefoot Wine Ambassador, Chef Randy Gordon
will take the stage to prepare delectable dishes, pair them with wine, and discuss
how to mix wine and bubbly into some of his favorite recipes. Chef Randy will be at
the Show Saturday, March 15 at XXX and Sunday, March 16 at XXX.
Exhibiting companies include kitchen and bath, home dcor, lighting, windows and
doors, heating and air conditioning, home electronics, home exteriors, pools and
spas, landscaping and many more.

Back again this year is Buffalo-native Jarod Miller, zoologist and television host, but
this time hes bringing along some exotic friends. Visitors can get in touch with their
wild side while meeting and greeting with various members of the animal kingdom
including a kangaroo, alligator, porcupine, vulture, and much more. During the
presentation, a family pack of tickets to the Toronto Zoo including hotel
accommodations will be raffled off. Jarod Millers Animal Exploration will take place
on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. and is sponsored by 97 Rock. For entry rules, visit
www.97rock.com.
---More--The Buffalo Home Show wants to discover what inspires you. VERIZON FiOS and
Country 106.5 are teaming up for the Your Greatest Inspiration Contest where 10
lucky winners will receive a Google Nexus 7 tablet for showing off their proudest
home project. Entrants must submit a photo of their DIY piece along with a personal
story of the inspiration behind it in 70 words or less. Visitors can stop by the
VERIZON FiOS booth or go online to www.wyrk.com for a chance to win.
For more information about the Buffalo Home Show or to see a full list of seminar
presenters, visit www.buffalohomeshow.com. Discount tickets are available online,
save $3 off the admission price. Admission price at the door is $10 for adults and $3
for children ages 6-12. Discount tickets are also available at area Tops Friendly
Market locations.
HOURS
Friday, March 7, 2014
10 a.m. 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2014 10 a.m. 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 2014
10 a.m. 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 10 a.m. 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
10 a.m. 6 p.m.
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About Marketplace Events:
Marketplace Events produces 31 home shows in 21 markets that collectively attract 14,000
exhibitors, 1 million attendees and another 1 million unique web visitors annually. From 12
offices, the 100-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running
home shows in the U.S. and Canada.
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