Gardens Around The World Competition

Travel with us through one of our most ambitious attractions ever, the Gardens of the World. Vote for your favorite gardenscape to win the coveted “Best in Show” award and receive a complimentary luggage tag just for voting (while supplies last). Walk through a Royal Garden inspired by French Chateau’s, a Winter Wonderland of Norway, the Urban Gardens of the concrete jungle, see ultimate lounging possibilities at the Arabian Nights inspired garden and the classic All-American Backyard full of patriotism and pride just to name a few. Located outside on the west side of the building.

Home Automation Entertainment Zone

Envision elevating your space with stunning technology by experiencing our 4 home automation entertainment zones featuring the most sought-after brands in audio, visual, & smart home solutions. First, step inside and FEEL the movie in the Family Theater Experience with surround sound & projection. Next, explore the Innovation Showcase complete with new technology for invisible speakers, automated shades & fixtures plus, view the AV possibilities in Outdoor Entertainment. Lastly, stop by the Design Studio Inspiration Showcase where experts can create the most amazing home automation just right for you. Located in booth # 1200.

Audio, Visual Design Studio

Bring your floor-plans, blueprints, and room photos for a free on-site design and consultation with a Best Buy automation expert. From product selection to design and installation, together you will create a budget friendly plan for your living space needs. It’s time to get inspired. Located in booth # 1200.

Air Fryer Cooking Demo & Tasting

Join Kelly Breen, Pampered Chef specialist to learn how to prepare quick and easy meals or snacks without turning on your oven. Watch all the fun and delicious things you can make using the trendy Deluxe Air Fryer and Deluxe Electric Grill & Griddle with less prep time and cleaning. Free tasting samples. Cooking demo held on the DIY stage in the SE corner.

Fall Flower Take Home Arrangement

Learn tricks of the trade from Certified Master Florist, Tina from Create Yours, on how to arrange flowers like a pro for any occasion. Through this hands-on workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to be creative while learning the basics about flowers & floral design. Plus, take home your arrangement at the end of this workshop. No experience necessary, really! Located at Handmade HQ. (must be 16+ years old to participate)

FREE Landscape Consultation & Take-Home Design

Bring pictures and measurements of your backyard for a FREE walk-up landscape consultation and take-home design with Horticultural Frontiers, a licensed and award-winning landscaping firm. Take advantage of their expert advice, recommendations, and sketch to create a new space to entertain and relax. A $350 value. Visit booth #1532

Autumn Harvest Bath Bombs & Botanical Bath Salts

Need to unwind from the holiday grind? Indulge in these cozy scents and create your own Autumn Harvest bath bombs & aromatherapy bath salts of lavender, mint, or chamomile. Trish from Carefree Bath & Body has the secret ingredients to help you relax & de-stress. Located at Handmade HQ. (must be 16+ years old to participate)

Christmastime Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad:

Do you believe in the magic of Christmas? Santa Claus! Elves! A Magic Tunnel! The North Pole! Princess Noel and Flurry the Christmas Eagle! Learn about the festivities aboard The Magical Christmas Journey™ Verde Canyon Railroad and how to schedule your holiday experience. Located on the DIY stage in the SE corner.

Master Gardener Seminars Are Back

Receive expert advice & get the answers to all your gardening questions from the UofA Master Gardeners. FREE seminars featuring 10 steps to a successful garden, raised garden beds, growing wildflowers & so many more seasonal tips. View the full schedule by clicking the "attend" tab above.

New Materials for Remodeling - The Good, the Bad

Sit in with trade professional Eric of DEA Remodeling to discover the latest trends in flooring, faux kitchen cabinet doors & water proofing showers. Learn the good and bad before choosing wood, luxury vinyl tile, porcelain, or ceramic planks. Take home expert advice after this seminar before starting your next remodel!

Fun & Free Crafting Workshops

Hands on, fun, engaging and free make-n-take Pinterest inspired crafting workshops. This year featuring glass etching, fall inspired bath bombs, wood sign making, candy jar etching and more. See the full schedule under the "Seminars" tab up top. Classes fill so please arrive early (must be 16+ years old to participate). Located at Handmade HQ.

The Know Before You Hire Series

Take advantage our free, expert-led home improvement seminars, each 30-45 minutes in length to learn how to avoid costly mistakes and aggressive sales pitches. Our experts will teach you tricks of the trade and provide insider secrets in the water filtration, real estate and remodeling industries. See the full schedule under the "Seminars" tab up top.

Honey Sampling & Beeswax Candle Making

Buzz on over to AZ Queen Bee to sample the latest in her honey collection, jalapeño whipped honey for those who love spicy & sweet plus local favorites desert bloom, orange blossom and most popular, infused cinnamon. Also buzz worthy, try the whipped lemon, strawberry, chocolate, & blueberry honeys. While there, roll your own candle, shop adorable totes, honey sticks, kitchen towels, honey jars, soap, reusable beeswax wraps and more!

Unique Dog Tricks & Obedience Training Demo’s

See amazing tricks you’ll wish your pet could do & demonstrations of basic-to-advanced obedience training from the skilled professionals at Dog Training Elite.