Seminars
Maricopa County Home Show Seminars & Workshops
Discover expert-led seminars, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations at the Maricopa County Home Shows. From gardening and home improvement to crafting and design, all seminars are included with your admission.
Main Stage Seminar Schedule
The Taste Elevated Cooking Stage: Live Gourmet Cooking
NEW to the Summer Home Show, The Taste Elevated Cooking Stage with Chef Mitch Bell of Seared Living brings together interactive cooking experiences, fresh flavors, entertaining inspiration, and live culinary demonstrations throughout the day. Guests can enjoy everything from fresh pasta workshops and flavorful sauce demonstrations to entertaining ideas, artisanal ingredient education, and elevated everyday cooking inspiration. Each seminar includes tastings, practical cooking tips, and approachable techniques that can easily be recreated at home.
NEW to the Summer Home Show, The Taste Elevated Cooking Stage with Chef Mitch Bell of Seared Living brings together interactive cooking experiences, fresh flavors, entertaining inspiration, and live culinary demonstrations throughout the day. Guests can enjoy everything from fresh pasta workshops and flavorful sauce demonstrations to entertaining ideas, artisanal ingredient education, and elevated everyday cooking inspiration. Each seminar includes tastings, practical cooking tips, and approachable techniques that can easily be recreated at home.
Location: Located in the SW corner of the Red Zone
Handmade Workshops & Craft Classes
Handmade HQ: Fun, engaging and free make-n-take TikTok inspired crafting workshops. Workshops may fill quickly so please visit the HQ early to sign up and reserve your seat at one of our amazing & free workshops. (Age restrictions may apply at Handmade HQ. Unless otherwise specified, all participants must be 12 years or older to make a craft at Handmade Headquarters).
Location: Workshops held in the SE Corner of the Red Zone
Master Gardener Seminars
Join the University of Arizona Master Gardeners for a full weekend of free, expert-led seminars designed for gardening success in the desert. From pollinator-friendly gardens and summer plant care to ollas, succulents, citrus trees, indoor greenery, vegetable gardening, and desert-friendly landscape plants, these sessions cover a wide range of timely, practical topics tailored to Arizona living. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, these easy-to-follow talks are packed with valuable, in-season tips to help your plants and gardens thrive in the Valley while connecting with trusted local gardening experts. View the daily seminar times and topics below.
Location: Located in the SE corner of the Red Zone
Exclusive Things to Do at the Home Show
With a collective value of more than $2,500 of daily entertainment, information and education, only the Maricopa County Home Shows offers this much value all included with admission! For the complete list of on-site activities, schedules, classes & workshops and more please grab a Show Guide at the entrance.
Location: Located throughout the Show
Hands-On Gardening Workshops (walk-up plant bar)
Take a seat at our Hands on Gardening workshops where each guest will get to participate in a free botanical lesson hosted by different plant expert every hour. Learn quick tips and techniques on a variety of plants, and the best part is the plant is yours to keep! Gardening workshops rotate every 60 minutes and each micro lesson lasts up to 15 minutes. Free with admission!
Location: Located in the Plant Pavilion
