Arrowhead Home & Builders Show 2024: Know Before You Go Posted on April 1, 2024 by Lucie The Arrowhead Home & Builders Show is the place to learn and see everything about building /remodeling, lifestyle, and gardening. It’s expert seminars, meet vendors, meet food, and … a lotta parakeets? Yes, the birds are back! (more about that below.). So, while it’s educational, it’s also a really good time. SEMINARS White House Florist Laura Dowling As creative director for flowers and décor, Laura Dowling managed the White House floral design for thousands of official and private events, including state dinners, parties, receptions and the iconic White House Christmas. Her lush and lively floral creations also graced the White House state rooms, East and West Wing offices, Camp David and the Presidential private residence. As Chief Floral Designer, Laura launched innovative strategic partnerships with the nation’s top artists and designers, creating imaginative, cutting-edge décor and flowers. Come learn her methods for Presidential-worthy arrangements! Presentation times Thursday: 4:00 pm & 6:00pm Friday 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30pm & 6:30pm Saturday: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30pm & 6:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am & 1:00pm Back Yard Adventure Planning for summer outdoor activities has begun! Join Encore Event & Party Express in the new “Back Yard Adventure,” with an inflatable skee ball, cornhole, and seating located in Pioneer Hall. Field & Flame Cooking Seminars Featuring Chef Frank McQuade Frank McQuade, owner and head chef of McQuade’s Pub and Grill in Two Harbors, MN, is passionate about bringing quality food, spices, and breading to consumers. His love for the outdoors and cooking wild game has recently motivated him to grow Field and Flame. Living in Northern Minnesota provides immense diversity with the fish, birds, and other wild game that inhabit the area. Presentation times From Walleye to Whitefish, cooking Minnesota’s favorite game fish! Thursday 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Friday 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm Saturday 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am & 2:00 pm DIY Guru Doreen Stovenour Doreen Stovenour is just an ordinary mom who likes to DIY while making you laugh and making up songs. She will share how to rethink common household items and decor on a budget. Presentation times Thursday 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Friday 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am & 1:30 pm Timberworks Lumber Jack Show Now this is just Fun! Come watch two lumberjacks and two lumberjills compete in a series of thrilling events! Pick a side and cheer on your team as they compete in: logrolling crosscut sawing hot sawing ax throwing chainsaw carving chopping and the exhilarating speed pole climb! Presentation times Thursday 4:30 pm & 6:45 pm Friday 12:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 6:45 pm Saturday 10:30am, 1:00pm, 4:00 pm & 6:30pm Sunday 11:30 am & 2:30pm SCHEDULE HERE EXHIBITOR LIST GOOD EATS Our Executive Chef and crew delight guests with traditional comfort foods to a few surprises This year, Home Show go’ers will enjoy: Bison Burgers Duluth Hot Chicken Shrimp Burgers Porketta Sandwiches Cheddar Jalapeno Elk Sausage Pastrami Sandwiches and, of course, the giant ROAST BEEF SANDWICH is back at Beef & Beer area There will also be soups, salads and pastas, too. Save time & a little bit of money We’re starting strong here right out of the gate by saving money. You can still get discount tickets online and save $2 on adults’ and a buck on kids’ tickets. There are ticketing processing fees. Children under 6 are free.) DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE PARKING You can park at the DECC itself or, if you’re up to walking a bit, there are lots and ramps in Downtown and parking in Canal Park, too. Parking at the DECC Nearby Parking Directions LET ME IN! Entrances to the show are via the City Side Door B and also a ticketed entrance from the Skywalk. Accessible parking is available on the 3rd floor of the parking ramp, where the Skywalk entrance is located. Be careful not to take the Skywalk over to AMSOIL. The DECC Skyway entrance is located on the opposite side towards the big, red boat. Seriously, Facepainting & Parakeets? . Yes, the birds are back and eager to jump on your shoulders! As well as face painting and balloons! Maps of the Show
