{"id":35298,"date":"2013-02-28T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-28T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=35298"},"modified":"2013-02-28T11:00:23","modified_gmt":"2013-02-28T16:00:23","slug":"40th-home-garden-show-opens-today-thru-march-3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2013\/02\/28\/40th-home-garden-show-opens-today-thru-march-3rd\/","title":{"rendered":"40th Home & Garden Show opens today thru March 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show:<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show celebrates\u00c2\u00a040th anniversary Feb 28-Mar 3 at Memorial Coliseum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the Tri-State area’s most beloved traditions returns February 28-March 3, when the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show, presented by Windows, Doors & More, opens at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum for its 40th anniversary edition.<\/p>\n

Show owner & producer Karen Tejera says this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the best, most comprehensive and entertaining shows in its long history. More than 650 exhibits will be on hand with a wide array of the very latest in home and garden products and services. Showgoers will be able to obtain invaluable advice from an impressive roster of home and garden experts, and tour numerous gardens that can serve as idea-starters for their own unique landscapes.<\/p>\n

The popular interactive kids’ area also returns this year. Themed “Old McDonald’s Farm,” the kids’ area provides a fun and festive diversion for the entire family just off the main show floor. Features include a variety of hands-on exhibits, a petting zoo, adoptable pets, ballet and martial arts demonstrations, and much more.<\/p>\n

A great line-up of home and garden celebrities is set to entertain and educate showgoers. Included are:<\/p>\n