NEW ORLEANS - (Nov. 6, 2014) - Marketplace Events, the largest producer of home and garden events in North America, is proud to announce the all-new NOLA Home Show will premiere at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Jan. 16 - 18, 2015. The three-day event will feature more than 200 exhibitors for a multitude of projects, including home improvement, lawn and garden, home décor, beautification and more.

In its first year in New Orleans, the NOLA Home Show will feature some of the most influential names in home design and home improvement, including TV host Ty Pennington, who will share his experiences, expert tips and behind-the-scenes stories from hosting ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" at the NOLA Home Show on Saturday, Jan. 17. HGTV's "Curb Appeal" star John Gidding will offer his clever ideas on how to achieve great outdoor designs without breaking the budget on Friday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 17.

All are invited to get inspired by the NOLA Home Show designer rooms, featuring local interior designs by Sherrie Hope's furniture boutique and design studio Modern Market, and architecture interior design firm M2 Studio, founded by Charles Neyrey. Eco-friendly designer Nomita Joshi-Gupta of Spruce Inspired Living will also showcase her designs and local interior designer Chet Pourciau of Chet Pourciau Design will also share his creative perspective for mixing vintage with modern and contemporary with traditional designs during Q & A panels all weekend long.

An event for all tastes and budgets, the NOLA Home Show is proud to showcase exhibits by local partners such as the lush garden feature courtesy of KnB Lawn Care and Landscape. Locally owned by Brian Borden, KnB Lawn Care and Landscape will also provide an array of flowers for the majestic butterfly house, showcasing more than 500 butterflies. Other features at the NOLA Home Show, include exquisite fountains by the French Casting Company, cooking demonstrations by some of New Orleans most talented chefs and wine tastings in the Turning Leaf Lounge provided by Gallo Wines, among many others.

The NOLA Home Show will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Friday, Jan. 16, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets are available now by visiting www.NOLAHomeShow.com. Ticket prices are as follows:
Box Office: $13

  • Adult: $11 - Online (NOLAHomeShow.com)
  • Children (6-12): $5, free admission for children ages 5 and under
  • Group tickets (minimum 20): $9 each

To view the full list of NOLA Home Show exhibitors, or for more information about the NOLA Home Show, visit www.NOLAHomeShow.com. "Like" us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @NOLAHomeShow and Pinterest for more updates.

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About Marketplace Events
Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces 43 events annually including: 27 consumer home shows in the US; 11 in Canada; three Casa Latina Home Expos for the Hispanic market, acquired in August 2014; one Holiday Boutique in Kansas City; and the country's premier trade and consumer show for the motorcycle industry, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), which has become a Top 50 Trade Show in just two years. The 43 combined events attract 15,000 exhibitors, 1.5 million attendees and another 1.7 million unique web visitors annually. From 14 offices, the 110-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running shows in North America, including market-leading home shows in Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Orlando-some of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years. www.marketplaceevents.com