"It's All Here!" will be the theme March 11th-14th, when the largest Home Show in southern New England comes to the Rhode Island Convention Center. The Home Show has been sponsored by the Rhode Island Builders Association for over 60 years. Close to 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest in building and remodeling trends, many with an emphasis on green technology.
Seminars
Experts will present seminars on "Green Building Rebates & Tax Incentives," "How To Hire A Contractor," "New Trends in Kitchen & Bath Design," and "Renovating Historic Homes," to name a few. This year's RIBA member presenters include Felix Carlone of F.A. Carlone & Sons, Steve St. Onge of R.I. Kitchen & Bath, Dan Paquette of DJP Consulting, and Joe Cracco of Modern Yankee Builders.
Visit www.ribahomeshow.com for the schedule of events.
Cooking demonstrations
The fully applianced cooking demonstration kitchen will be set up again this year for chefs from Newport Restaurant Week to prepare and serve signature dishes, complete with samples.
Rejuvenation Room
Don't miss this popular attraction, which will be open Thursday through Saturday evenings for wine, cheese and fudge tastings, chair massages and mini facials!
Fun for the whole family!
Balloon animals and face painting will entertain young and old, and on Saturday and Sunday the Kaleidoscope Theatre will perform "Prince & Princess Stories," with appearances by Snow White and Cinderella. Sunday is Family Fun Day, with children under 12 admitted Free.
Member Night
Watch your mail toward the end of February for complimentary passes to RIBA Member Night on Thursday, the opening day of the show.
Mingle with members, visit member exhibitors, and don't forget to stop by our booth to say hello to the RIBA staff.
Exhibitors
There's still time to reserve a booth! The show attracts thousands of visitors from southern New England who are current and prospective homeowners interested in building, remodeling, redecorating, financing, landscaping, energy efficiency, and much more.
Exhibitor information is available at www.ribahomeshow.com, or contact Yoffe Exposition Services at (800) 963-3395.

Nancy Jenkinson is the RIBA membership services coordinator, East Providence.