If it’s February, it’s the Maine Home, Remodeling & Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center

We are delighted to present the 22nd Annual Maine Home, Remodeling and Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, ME, where it was born over two decades ago. The doors will open at 10:00 am on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 & 19, 2012. Our winter show is full of inspirational ideas for the home and garden. This year we are putting a special emphasis on updating and remodeling in today’s new eco-friendly world, all designed to help consumers make informed decisions about their homes and gardens.

ADMISSION:  Adults   $8 Seniors 65+   $6 Youth 6-16   $5 Under 6 Free  Group Rates  Available

Exhibitors!

There are over 180 exhibitor booths at this year's show offering consumers the opportunity to see the latest products and services on the market. Exhibitor categories include building and remodeling, kitchens and bathrooms, outdoor living, furnishing and décor, green living, and much more. Check out our Exhibitor List for a complete listing of 2012 exhibitors.

Meet the Chefs!

Returning again this year is the popular Meet the Chefs cooking series, taking place in our Viking Kitchen Studio created by Castle Kitchens of Scarborough, Maine. Our kitchen studio is fully equipped with the latest in Viking appliances, cookware and cutlery provided by Vic’s Appliances of Saco, Maine. Meet the Chefs is also sponsored by the popular New England based food, wine and dining magazine, Northeast FLAVOR.

 

The 8th Annual Meet the Chefs cooking series will be hosted by Candace Karu, Cabot Creamery Cooperative’s Consumer Lifestyle Commentator. Candace, a nationally recognized writer and speaker, covers food, fitness, lifestyle and wellness topics for Cabot. We are delighted to welcome Candace back to our kitchen studio as emcee of the Meet the Chefs series.

This year features an exciting line up of local chefs and foodies including the return of Chef Harding Smith, owner/chef of the Front Room Restaurant & Bar, The Grill Room & Bar and The Corner Room Kitchen & Bar in Portland. Also returning is Chef Justin Standley of Black Tie Bistro and Sous Chef Bo Byrne of David’s 388 in South Portland.

Notable first time participants include:  Chef Kathy Gunst, author of the cookbook Notes from a Maine Kitchen- Chef Shannon Bard of Zapoteca Restaurant - Chef Dana Moos, author of the new cookbook The Art of Breakfast- Chef Louis Pickens of Black Betty’s Bistro – Chef Heather Blersch of Local Sprouts Cafe

Check out our Meet the Chefs Schedule for a complete listing of 2012 chefs.

Book Signing!

The Art of Breakfast by Dana Moos. In the first cookbook by Chef Dana Moos, learn how to take breakfast way beyond bacon and eggs. Saturday, February 18, 11:45am.

Notes from a Maine Kitchen by Kathy Gunst. Sunday, February 19, 1:15pm.
You don’t want to miss it!

Fabulous Prizes!

Our exhibitors and sponsors have generously donated fabulous prizes for show attendees. These drawings are open to everyone. No purchase is required and the winners do not need to be present at the drawing.

Seminars and Clinics!

Seminars and Clinics will be held throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, including topics such as: What to Look for When Hiring a Contractor- Home Automation Made Easy- Declutter and Organize Your Home- Save Money and Energy with Home Energy Audits- Geothermal for Homeowners.

Check out our Seminar Schedule for a complete list of 2012 Seminars.

Kids Workshop!

The Home Depot will offer a free hands-on workshop for kids from 10am-2pm.  Children ages 5-12 will learn how to make a bird house that they can take home. Located on the Arena Floor just off the Seminar
Room.

Shopping Bags!

Bring your shopping bags! Regional artisans, purveyors of culinary delights, and vendors of garden accessories and home decor fill the quest of shoppers who are looking for terrific gifts for friends and family or for their own homes.

The People Who Make It Happen: Our Sponsors

• The Forecaster
• Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram
• WMTW TV8
• Nassau Broadcasting—107.5 FRANK and 99.9 The Wolf
• Cabot Creamery Cooperative
• Northeast Flavor
• Cutco

Time for Thanks

We send a special thank you to these businesses who worked overtime to ensure the success of the 2012 MHR&G Show:

• Castle Kitchens of Scarborough, ME for the design and installation of the Meet the Chefs Kitchen Studio.
• Vic’s Appliances of Saco, ME for their continued support to bring our chefs state of the art appliances each year.
• Don Chamberlain, Viking for his unwavering support of the Meet the Chefs Kitchen Studio.
• Thom Householder and staff from Front Burner PR for their fabulous public relations
• Candace Karu, Cabot Creamery's Consumer Lifestyle Commentator, who has worked tirelessly to bring us Maine’s finest chefs for the Meet the Chefs cooking series
• Jean Kerr, Editor of Northeast Flavor Magazine, for the wonderful chefs she helped bring us for the Meet the Chefs cooking series
• Erin Bott of Silverline Graphics for her promotional help with the show.
• And, especially, the staff at the Cumberland Country Civic Center, who, every year, make the impossible possible.
  

Join Us

The 2012 Maine Home, Remodeling and Garden Show is at the Cumberland County Civic Center from 10-6 on Saturday, February 18, and 10-4 on Sunday, February 19. Admission is $8.00 for Adults and $6.00 for Seniors (over 65). Youth Rate 6 to16 $5.00 and Children under 6 are always free.

Sincerely,
Beth Alles, Carrie Barron, Cynthia O'Connor and Karla Ficker, Show Producers
Alles & Barron Productions and Dickson & McGonigle, Inc.