March 2, 3, 4, 2012
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinal Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305
Click HERE for directions!

Attendees are reminded that the following items will not be permitted inside the University of Phoenix Stadium. There are no lockers available outside of the stadium to secure items not allowed inside nor can any items be held by security staff members

  • Alcohol
  • Animals (except for service animals)
  • Balloons (helium)
  • Banners or signs with advertising
  • Beverages other than 1 factory sealed non-frozen 500ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle of water.
  • Bicycles, skateboards, Segways, wheelies or roller blades
  • Cameras with professional photo lenses (larger than 8”), tripods or monopods
  • Clothing deemed obscene or indecent
  • Confetti, glitter or streamers
  • Containers: Water bottles (metal, glass or other materials) or Canteens
  • Coolers of any kind
  • Fireworks or sparklers
  • Food (except for children under the age of 2 or those with a medical condition)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Smokeless Cigarettes
  • Weapons – included but not limited to firearms & knives
  • Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by stadium security

Thousands of home improvement, design and landscaping companies offering exclusive “home show only” special pricing, sales, deals and giveaways!

Click on the Show Program Below to View!


Show Hours
Friday 10am to 6pm,
Saturday 10am to 6pm,
Sunday 10am to 5pm

Admission
Adult: $5.00, 3-12 $2.00, 2 and under Free.
Are you 60 or over?
Lovin’ Life over 55 invites you to attend Senior Morning: Friday 10am to 12noon $1.00 admission for all Seniors 60 and over. Special thanks to Lovin’ Life!
Customer Appreciation: Friday between 4pm and 6pm $1 admission for everyone attending!

There is a large food court and ATM’s onsite for your convenience.
No outside food or drinks allowed!

Bring your home improvement plans, ideas, questions, sketches and measurements for ANY and EVERY Home Project you can imagine, big or small, indoors or out!

Get Answers…Get Inspired…Get the Best Price

Shop, Compare and Save All in ONE place…For ONE weekend only!

  • 100’s of Sustainable Living Featured Exhibitors-Look for the exhibitors with the Green Planet stand!
  • Arizona’s Top Floral Design Competition featuring a vast array of the most beautiful floral arrangements!
  • FREE “How To” Home Improvement Seminars
  • Beautiful Walk Through Garden Landscapes featuring the latest trends in creative plant use, landscape architecture, design and outdoor living accessories.
  • Bring your Wagon for the Garden Club & Flower Society Plant Sale; shop a diverse selection of plants, seeds and bulbs including: Orchids, Bonsai, Cactus and many more!
  • Be one of the first 500 people to stop by the APS booth each morning and receive a FREE CFL bulb!
  • FREE UofA Master Gardener Seminars; learn everything you need to know about your garden and landscape including citrus, tomatoes, nuts, composting, pruning, fertilizing, ponds and more!
  • The Dish Network interactive display
  • International Wine Tasting
  • Complimentary walk up landscape consultations for homeowners who bring their backyard measurements and picture sponsored by Horticultural Frontiers Landscape & Design
  • Visit Mattress Firms “Sleep Center” and receive a FREE accessory bundle and same day delivery with every mattress purchase.
  • Home Show Community Partner*: Maricopa County Animal Care and Control will be on-site at the Home Show offering information on responsible pet ownership and services to get your pets spayed/neutered and vaccinated. What’s more, adoptable animals will be at the show looking for their forever homes. Donate dog or cat food or other related shelter items for the animals at MCACC and receive one “Free” admission into the Home Show.
Helpful tips to make the Home Show a successful shopping experience for you
  • Make a list of the projects or products that you are interested in for your home or garden.
  • Pick up the Show Program at the gated entrance. The vendor directory will help you narrow down the exhibitors that will be the most important to you.
  • Attend a FREE seminars. Take advantage of the free education and tips you can receive provided by people who know how to design, build, maintain or fix just that thing you want to tackle.
  • Don’t be afraid to talk to exhibitors about your project needs.
  • Bring any important information about your projects with you, like plans, measurements, small samples or sketches.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, and plan on spending the whole day.
  • There are NO wheelchair or stroller rentals, please plan accordingly.
  • Absolutely NO pets will be allowed. Service animals ONLY.

Shop, compare and save BIG for all your home improvement,interior design and garden needs in one location for three days only!

Springtime Landscapes

Springtime and the fabulous Arizona weather ushers in a desire to spend quality time living outdoors. What better way to kick off this spring than with a new landscape for your home! The Maricopa County Home Shows gives you the opportunity to walk through magnificent landscape displays created by expert licensed landscape contractors who will be showcasing the best that Arizona has to offer in creative outdoor living.

Exotic Scapes

is once again pushing the boundaries in the landscape industry with a whole new concept! They are taking their classic lush tropical landscape and combining it with a Zen garden with a touch of feng shui. This new landscape theme is going to be dubbed ” Tropical Zen Oasis”! There will be a huge grotto waterfall with multiple falls & a flowing stream thru out the display surrounded by lush colorful plantings. Come walk thru the White Zen sand garden across the bridge, over the water to the bbq area covered with a beautiful wood pergola. As you exit the display you will cross another bridge over the waterfall thru a green hillside turf area. Feel free to sit and enjoy the view on the custom built benches around the water-firefeature conversation pit while the kids play with the stones in the zen rock garden. Our special quest “Kanoni” an African Gray Parrot will be chirping away on his favorite wood pirch by the waterfall so feel free to come say hi and always remember to…”Enjoy Life Outdoors”!

Desert Showcase: Relaxed Elegance


Multiple design elements combined with proper plant selections are what make you say “Wow.” Step into this display to see the latest trends in landscaping. Beautiful wooden shade covers, paver patios and BBQ’s create the outdoor living space while thoughtful plantings and water features invoke that sense of inner peace and tranquility. Finishing touches such as planter pots and lighting draw it all together.

Gardener’s Eden Landscaping: Solara shade with Spring Flowers & Veggies Garden


Enjoy spring in Gardener’s Eden Landscaping display complete with colorful flowers, veggies and unusual plants grown at Gardeners World Nursery. The paver walkway leads to a Solara Ramada set on 3 colors of travertine. The Solara open/close unique design allows you to open or close the aluminum louvers for full shade, sun for winter warming or rain protection. Relax as you sit on the gabion seat wall and enjoy the artistic magnesium board 6 foot tall back-drop. Listen to water bubbling from the creative water feature. Amongst the lounge areas, vegetated zones are intermingled between the artistic features and plants. Meet our outstanding designers who can plan and install your year round garden for relaxation and entertainment in your own Garden of Eden.

Unique Rock and Waterscapes:

A tranquil backyard paradise could bring countless hours of relaxation. Sashe’ on the paver walkway to an outdoor kitchen, including a BBQ. Sit a spell on the bench after picking lemons, squeezing, adding ice and a paper umbrella to enjoy the lush velvet greenery. Sit along the seat wall around the cozy fire pit. Get ready to yell “FOUR” when you attempt to use the putting green.

Ritter Boys’ Landscapes:

The backyard that you and your kids have always dreamed of! Today’s most popular hardscape, concrete paver integrated within the design of the safest water play area available creates a new paver splash pad. Come take a look for yourself and see how this new kid’s play area blends right in to your existing landscape. This innovative take on water play areas allows your backyard to look as beautiful as ever while still providing a cooling water play area that you and your kids or grandkids can enjoy throughout the years.

Advant Edge Landscape:

will present our most contemporary design to date featuring visually colored walls that enhance the flora of the valley. Our display will feature a unique water feature and beautiful custom furniture. This display will have a twist on outdoor living that will become a must for every trendsetter. It’s new and it’s exciting!

3rd Annual Top Floral Design Competition


If you love flowers, beautiful design, creativity and more, this is for you! The 4th annual Top Floral Design Competition brings together the best of the best in fabulous floral designers showcasing their best bouquets! The Maricopa County Home Shows extended the offer for every local floral designer to bring their best floral bouquet to the show for your viewing pleasure and critique. Meander down the home show aisle and discover your favorite bouquet! Once you choose, you will have the opportunity to vote on your favorite!
Hint: Bring your camera for this one!

Green Exhibits are Showcased at the March Home Show!


100’s of Sustainable Living Featured Exhibitors will showcase their Green Products at the March Maricopa County Home & Garden Show-Look for the exhibitors with the Green Planet stand!

“Spring for the Animals” with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control


Annually, the Maricopa County Home Show is committed to supporting an organization within our community that will receive benefits and contributions from us to support its mission. We are pleased to announce the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control as the March Maricopa County Home Show benefactor. The MCACC mission statement is “To promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa County’. Their vision is: “Animal Care and Control strives to reduce the dangers and nuisances caused by irresponsible pet ownership, and to protect pets from abuse, neglect and homelessness”. Even though MCACC is a county agency, it only receives 4% of its operating budget from the county. The rest comes from licensing and adoption fees, contracted field services and donations from the public. Please help us in supporting the MCACC by donating: puppy/kitten formula (milk replacement), puppy/kitten nursing bottles, puppy/kitten canned and dry food, all sizes beds, clean bath towels, durable dog toys, especially KONG toys- all sizes needed!, dog & cat treats, cat toys (any kind), cat scratching posts, dog collars & leashes, CANNED dog and cat food, SCOOPABLE cat litter and receive “Free” admission into the March Home Show by donating any of the following items to benefit MCACC at Gate 2. A table will be set up next to the ticket window to drop off your donation and pick up your free ticket to the show!

Round up your wagon for the 4th annual Garden Club plant sale!


With thousands of plants being offered for sale by various Garden Clubs around the State, this is your opportunity to choose your plants from thousands of species while also being able to talk to the plant experts!
To name a few of the Garden Clubs confirmed to sell plants at the show are the Phoenix Bonsai Society, Central AZ Cactus and Succulent Society and the Orchid Society of Arizona. Bring your tote, wagon, cart, push it or pull it, as multiple Garden Clubs will be on hand selling top quality plants!

Value Hits Home!


As a national sponsor of the 2012 National Home & Garden Show Series™, DISH invites you to bring home the best deal in entertainment. Stop by the DISH booth at this year’s show for a hands-on demonstration of all of our innovative new products for your home, your backyard, your RV and mobile devices. With DISH, you get the same great channels for less plus a free HD DVR, free installation, and free premium movie channels for three months. And only DISH offers Blockbuster @Home, delivering over 100,000 movies, shows and games right to your front door. There’s never been a better time to switch to DISH! Visit our booth at the Spring Maricopa County Home & Garden Show and see your local DISH Authorized Retailer. As part of the National Home & Garden Show Series™ Presented by DISH, Learn how you can win a $5,000 Home Entertainment 3D Theater and Gaming System while at the show!

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Dance Starz Dance Studio and the Maricopa County Home Show will have you “Dancing with the Stars”

Ballroom dancing has caught fire with the #1 TV show “Dancing with the Stars”. Keeping pace with the trend, Dance Starz Dance Studio will be at the Maricopa County Home Show all weekend demonstrating all the ballroom classics! Many Dance Starz instructors will be on hand, showcasing the dance moves that made them champions! Dancing is fun and great exercise. If you are inspired by what you see, Dance Starz will have an offer at the Home Show that will get you off your couch and dancing like the stars yourself!

Benefits Of Dancing
Dancing is a wonderful activity that will benefit your mind, body, and soul. It is one of the few truly pleasurable activities that is good for you in every way. Here is a list of some of the tremendous benefits dancing will bring to your life:

  • Dancing is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that will use all your major muscle groups.
  • It encourages good posture and body alignment, and will strengthen your body’s core abdominal muscles.
  • You’ll become more flexible, more agile, and more graceful both on and off the dance floor.
  • You’ll burn calories while you’re having fun. It’s invigorating!
  • Ballroom dancing will also benefit your mental and emotional health.
  • You’ll spend your evenings on the dance floor instead of in front of the TV.
  • You can discover a new passion and joy in your life at any age.
  • You’ll learn to dance with a variety of partners, many of who will become your friends.
  • It’s a terrific way to meet new people who share your same interests.
  • Dancing will make you smarter. Researchers have found that ballroom dancing improves mental acuity throughout a dancer’s life and can even help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in senior citizens! It’s like two swords sharpening one another – the body helps the mind work, and the mind takes care of the body.
  • You’ll become more musical and learn to appreciate musical timing and phrasing.
  • You’ll discover a rhythm and grace in your own body that you didn’t know you had.
  • Ballroom dancing will make you stronger, happier, healthier, and smarter. It will bring you joy. The overall benefits of dancing are numerous… these are just a few. But once you come and dance with us, you’ll see yourself trim up, think faster, and be happier! Try it! Once you get here, you’ll know it’s the right decision for you!

Commonly asked questions:

Do I need a partner?
No. We teach both singles and couples Dance Starz Dance Studios. If you come in as one of our single students, your instructor will be your partner for your private lessons, and our groups and practice sessions will provide plenty of opportunity to meet other students with the same interests and goals.

What to you teach?
Our goal is to prepare you to dance with confidence in any situation, whether it be at a social setting, or dance competition, our instructors can help you gain the confidence you need to get out there and dance. Our curriculum consists of 14 basic dances that will allow you to dance anywhere, with anyone, on any occasion! The most common International and American-style dances are Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Eastern Swing, Samba, Mambo, Meringue, Western Swing, Texas Two-Step, Bolero, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble filling out the major dances.

Private Lessons
In a private lesson, you will work one-on-one with a teacher at your own pace. Private lessons allow you to schedule your lessons by appointment and provide you one on one instruction. You can improve your ballroom and Latin dancing much more quickly by having a teacher focus on you exclusively. You do not need a partner to take private lessons. You can work with a male or female instructor. It’s your choice. Couples and groups of friends can also book private dance lessons by appointment.

Monthly Memberships
Dance Starz offers monthly membership programs for individuals who prefer to be in a group setting. We have 2 programs two choose from:

  1. Progressive Group Lessons will focus on a single style of dance over a 4 – 8 week period with each lesson reviewing and building on the previous lesson to create a simple but learnable social routine Fitness Group Lesson include zumba, yoga, and more.

  2. When you buy the monthly membership, you are not limited to choose which group lesson category you would like to attend, you can attend them all for the same price each! With 80+ classes a month, this is an excellent, cost effective way to start you on your dancing path.

Wedding Programs
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
You want every detail of your wedding to be perfect, so why not make your first dance as husband and wife memorable? Our expert instructors have been teaching couples to dance for their weddings for over 25 years. Whether it is your First Dance, the Father/Daughter Dance or the Mother/Son Dance, our wedding dance lessons will make this aspect of your wedding planning something fun you can do together. And dancing together will be something you can enjoy together for the rest of your lives! Everyone would love to know how to dance, but most people are afraid of looking awkward. Don’t be nervous; anyone can learn to dance and it’s easier than you think! We welcome couples from all faiths and partnerships.

Choosing Music And Creating Your Wedding Dance
If you have chosen music for your first dance, you can bring your music to a private lesson. Most couples choose to take several private lessons to learn a customized dance routine to their music. You can decide how simple or elaborate you want your dance to be. You may want to add some spins and flourishes and end with a romantic dip. Or perhaps you prefer something simple and understated. It’s up to you, but we can guide and advise you every step of the way.

Kids Programs
Some kids are great at sports. Some are violin prodigies. Some make a killer PB&J and some tear up the dance floor! Dance Starz AZ is a professional and fun dance club specializing in social and competitive ballroom dancing for kids of all ages! The benefits of dancing for kids and youths are extensive, ranging from improved social skills and confidence, to an enriched health and mental well-being. Dancing will also keep them in a good shape and will contribute to a healthier life style. Ballroom classes teach kids about teamwork. Dancing and belonging to a dance community will keep your kid off the streets and away from dangerous company. We also offer a competitive program for dancers who want to take their discipline a step further. At Dance Starz AZ, we believe in complete training of competitors, which includes learning to focus the mind, body, and spirit. Dance Starz AZ is all about ballroom dancing, your health, inspiring you to be the best you can be, and having lots of FUN! We offer a wide variety of dance styles. Learn your favorites from the elegant ballroom dances to the fiery hot Latin style dances, and more.

We invite you to come in and join the Fun!
5555 N 7th Street, Suite 112 (7th Street and Missouri)
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602-264-4161 Fax: 602-277-0494
Visit our booth at the Home Show or Call NOW for YOUR Introductory Special!

Not Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?

Human beings spend on average one third of our lives asleep, and still, insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. Sleep is increasingly recognized as important to public health, with sleep insufficiency linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical and other occupational errors. Unintentionally falling asleep, nodding off while driving, and having difficulty performing daily tasks because of sleepiness all may contribute to these hazardous outcomes. Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, as well as from cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity. Sleep insufficiency may be caused by broad scale societal factors such as round-the-clock access to technology and work schedules, but sleep disorders such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea also play an important role. An estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder.* Check out the Mattress Firm’s “Sleep Center” which will have over 10 different types of mattress to nap test; various Temper-pedic’s, Adjustable frames, Seally body beds and queen size self inflating EZ Beds. They will also have a “Pillow Pavilion” which will feature the new sleep technology products like Protect-A-Bed for mattress longevity and mattress rejuvenation. Get that new bed and finally get a good nights rest! *http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsSleep/

Get a FREE 20 minute Landscape Design Consultation

Visit the Landscaping by Horticultural Frontiers in the Garden Pavilion with the dimensions of your back or front yard for a free 20 minute sit down design drawing and consultation. This is your chance to meet “one on one” with a fully licensed, bonded, and insured design and install landscape contractor and benefit from the many design ideas they come up with for your yard. Be sure to stop by their booth and sign up for your FREE consultation, as this is a walk up first come, first served, opportunity.

Home Project Helper FREE Referral Service

The Home Project Helper is a FREE referral service for homeowners to look for AZ ROC qualified home improvement and landscape contractors via the internet 365/24/7. You can choose a category and then browse each company’s information, products and coupon! If you like what you see, click the “contact this company” button and send off an email to that company requesting more info, it is that easy! Check it out at MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com and click on the gold “Home Project Helper” box at the to of the page and get that project started!

Home Improvement Deal of the Day Rolls Out

Love getting a great deal? Join our “Home Improvement Deal of the Day” email list. Exclusive home improvement deals will be emailed to you Monday thru Friday and will have a deal that can only be received by joining our “Home Improvement Deal of the Day” club! Go to the MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com website and click on the gold “discount pass” box at the top of the page and follow the instructions to start receiving your deal! All home improvement companies have been screened through the AZ ROC to ensure peace of mind for you and your family!

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