Show Dates and Hours:
Friday, February 26: 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, February 27: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday, February 28: 11 am to 4 pm
Adult Admission tickets are available on-line!
Discounted admissions (senior, CEFCU coupon, etc) are only available by purchasing them at the Peoria Civic Center box office, and are not valid for on-line purchase.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria has announced its Official Spring Home Show, sponsored by American Family Insurance, will be held February 26-28, 2010 at the Peoria Civic Center. More than 225 companies occupying 450 booth spaces make the show the largest of its kind in Central Illinois. It features everything for the home ... inside and out ... all under one roof!
Exhibitors display a wide range of interior, exterior, home building and home remodeling products and services. This is the largest gathering of area home builders and remodeling contractors you'll find!
NEW FOR 2010!
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Special Official Spring Home Show features and attractions include:
American Family Insurance invites you to be part of the "Family Fun Center" adjacent to their booth at the show!
Bring the kids to meet some of their favorite costumed characters, enjoy some fun activities in the YWCA of Peoria display, burn off some energy with Fun on the Run, and more!
All activities in the American Family Fun Center are included in the cost of your show admission!
Jason Huneke will perform live in four special shows in the American Family Fun Center!
Jason Huneke has performed his "G" rated comedy show at large and small venues in every major US city. Jason has shared the stage with many entertainers, musical groups and comedians, and is a headliner for Carnival Cruise Lines, and many colleges, churches and corporations. You may have caught his Michael Jackson dance routine on "America's Got Talent" but Jason's original comedy and juggling are what sets his act apart from the rest. Clean enough for kids, smart enough for adults, and edgy enough for teens and young adults means that Jason's act will appeal to the many generations of show attendees!
See Jason Huneke's live stage shows on the Entertainment Stage in the American Family Fun Center as follows:
- Friday, February 26 at 6:00 pm
- Saturday, February 27 at 1:00 & 6:00 pm
- Sunday, February 28 at 1:00 pm.
Admission included in your show ticket!
A Central Illinois exclusive ... walk through a display home built by Homeway Homes inside the Peoria Civic Center! This year's home is a ranch style plan, specially-designed for the show, and offers visitors the chance to walk through the home, gather information, and ask questions of the builder representatives. Show visitors have enjoyed the modular home display at the Official Spring Home Show for over a decade, and won't be disappointed this year!
Don't Miss The Wizards Workshop with Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard for more than 30 years, The Wall Wizard, Brian Santos, has given over 5,000 Wizard Workshops to more than one million do-it-yourselfers all over the world! Santos educates, entertains and empowers his audiences with simple tips, tricks and techniques for painting and wallpapering projects around the house! Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard, will present live stage presentations to offer painting, faux finish and wallcovering secrets during seven special presentations on The Wizards Workshop stage as follows:
- Friday, February 26 at 5 pm, "Painting Secrets"
- Friday, February 26 at 7 pm, "Faux Finishing Secrets"
- Saturday, February 27 at Noon, "Painting Secrets"
- Saturday, February 27 at 3 pm, "Faux Finishing Secrets"
- Saturday, February 27 at 6 pm, "Wallcovering Secrets"
- Sunday, February 28 at Noon, "Painting Secrets"
- Sunday, February 28 at 2 pm, "Faux Finishing Secrets"
Admission is included with your show ticket!
"The Grilling Buddies, Mad Dog & Merrill" Live, on stage at the Show! Mad Dog & Merrill are a couple of crazy dudes who want nothing more than to make everyone a better griller. By traveling around the country, writing books and making videos, they have helped thousands of backyard gourmets perfect their craft. Now it's your turn to sit down for a "Lesson in Grillology, Peoria style!"
See Mad Dog & Merrill in nine special shows on the stage, as follows:
Friday, February 26 at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday, February 28 at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm.
Admission is included with your show ticket!
Register for the "Grill-A-Day Giveaway" at the Gutters & More booth, adjacent to the Grilling Buddies stage. One lucky show visitor will win a grill each day of the show, compliments of The Gutters & More Companies, by random drawing. No purchase necessary to win.
Win a $15,000 geothermal system for your home! Register to win this incredible prize for your home from Hinrichsen Heating & A/C by visiting their booth at the show. No purchase necessary to win. Complete details available at the show.
CEFCU is sponsoring a special admission discount to the Show! Just stop by an area CEFCU Member Center to pick up your discount admission coupon good for one free adult admission when you purchase one adult admission (value $6.50). Coupons will be available at all Peoria-area CEFCU Member Centers beginning February 15, while supplies last.
The Official Spring Home Show is open to the public:
Friday, February 26 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, February 27 from 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday, February 28 from 11 am to 4 pm
Admission is just $6.50 for adults, and Senior admission (age 60+) is HALF PRICE!
Be sure to bring along the entire family, as kids Under 18 are FREE!
Tickets can be purchased at the Peoria Civic Center box office during Official Home Show Hours. The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria is a not-for-profit trade association representing industry professionals in the Tri-County Area. For more information, call Lisa Scott at 309-699-5500.
The 2010 Official Spring Home Show