Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to the air-conditioned University of Phoenix Stadium from Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16 (Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with 227,000 square feet of summer home inspiration.

What to expect free with admission:

• Local Artisan Home Décor Marketplace – Shop unique local artisans for handmade items, including home décor, personal care, innovative art and more.
• Make Your Own Bath Bombs – FREE class from Arizona Handmade Soaps will teach you to craft customized eco friendly bath bombs from start to finish.
• Chalkboard Art Make-n-Take – Create FREE, stylish chalkboard art while learning how to decoupage, distress and antique your sign in an expert-guided workshop.
• FREE DIY Seminars – Learn how to give your cabinets an easy update, install your own turf and putting green and more with daily seminars from local professionals.
• Get a Taste of the Sweet Life – Indulge with flavorful samplings and cooking demos using honey, including refreshing honey punch, cinnamon honey dip and honey pumpkin pie dip with the American Honey Princess. Plus, receive a FREE recipe guide!
• Create a Fruitful Summer Garden! – Get expert tips on how to garden in a container during the summer heat, prepare your yard for monsoon season, prep landscaping for fall and more from the University of Arizona Master Gardeners.
• Design a Backyard Retreat –Receive a FREE landscape consultation and a take home design from Horticultural Frontiers. Be sure to bring your backyard pictures and measurements!
• Get the Buzz About Bees – Make your own beeswax candle, sample infused honey and observe a live bee hive at the AZ Queen Bee booth.
• Discover the Latest in Fine Wines – FREE wine tastings held throughout the show.
• A Pet Lover’s Attraction – Witness amazing obedience demonstrations from Dog Training Elite.

General Admission: $8 daily for adults, kids ages 3-12 are $3, children 2 and younger are free.

Senior Morning: Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., admission for guests 60 and older is $2.50.

Customer Appreciation:  $2.50 admission Friday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Military Appreciation: Half-off admission with valid military identification all three days.

Donate & Save: Donate a new backpack and receive two free tickets at Gate 2. Alternatively, Donate five of the following school supplies to receive one free ticket: four-pack of glue sticks, 12-count box of No. 2 pencils, 12-count box of ballpoint pens, 8-count box of water-based markers, 16-count box of crayons, four-pack of dry erase markets, single subject spiral-bound notebook, package of loose-leaf notebook paper, pocket folders or Scotch tape. Donations benefit Maricopa County Education Service Agency (MCESA). 

On-site parking is free. A large food court and ATMs are also on site for your convenience.

For more information about the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show, call 602.485.1691 or visit MChomeshows.com. Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/HomeShows.