If you have a question related to owning a home, it's likely that the annual Home Expo will have an expert on hand to answer it.
Jennifer Meyers / The Citizen
Ron Garropy measures the length of a piece of wood while working on a house being built in Fleming.
Ron Garropy measures the length of a piece of wood while working on a house being built in Fleming.
The expo, in its 11th year, will have experts on hand to speak about everything from financing new home construction to installing an invisible fence for dog-owners.
Organizers of the event are expecting larger crowds this year for one overriding reason - this year, it's free.
“We felt it would attract more people and more families,” said John Nicandri, chair of the event committee.
This year's show will also have more vendors - Nicandri said more than 50 vendors will set up booths.
At least 15 are new to the show this year.
The event is geared toward individuals looking to update or improve their homes. It's a rare opportunity to have experts in a range of home-improvement areas on hand at the same time.
The Home Expo draws everyone from contractors to home loan experts to Realtors.
“All they've got to do is stop by one of the booths,” he said. “The experts are there.”
As in past years, the show will also provide hour-long seminars through the day in addition to the vendor booths.
Seminars put on by Lowe's will include: how to install a ceiling fan and ceramic tile installation. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will present a seminar on how to reduce energy costs and the Seneca Falls Savings Bank will expand its seminar this year to cover any type of home financing.
In past years, the show has drawn upwards of 2,000 people - and this year Nicandri and others are expecting a bigger turnout.
Because the show wants to attract as many homeowners as possible, Nicandri said the show will provide entertainment for children in a designated area, so that parents can visit booths and seminars at the show and their children can visit the play area.
“Sometimes it's tough if you have children,” Nicandri said. “Basically, we're trying to attract the family.”
Also on hand for children will be “kids clinics.” One such clinic being put on by Lowe's this year is “Building a Birdhouse.”
Food will be available for people to purchase, for those looking to spend the day at the show.
The show, presented by the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Cayuga Community College in the Spartan Hall Gym.
“Anything to do with the home ... theses people are there,” Nicandri said. “We want to make it a fun event, to not only learn things but have fun, too.”
If you go
What: 11th Annual Home Expo
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cayuga Community College, Spartan Hall Gym, 197 Franklin St., Auburn
Cost: Free
For more information: Contact the chamber at 252-7291
Staff writer Anne Gleason can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or at anne.gleason@lee.net
Organizers of the event are expecting larger crowds this year for one overriding reason - this year, it's free.
“We felt it would attract more people and more families,” said John Nicandri, chair of the event committee.
This year's show will also have more vendors - Nicandri said more than 50 vendors will set up booths.
At least 15 are new to the show this year.
The event is geared toward individuals looking to update or improve their homes. It's a rare opportunity to have experts in a range of home-improvement areas on hand at the same time.
The Home Expo draws everyone from contractors to home loan experts to Realtors.
“All they've got to do is stop by one of the booths,” he said. “The experts are there.”
As in past years, the show will also provide hour-long seminars through the day in addition to the vendor booths.
Seminars put on by Lowe's will include: how to install a ceiling fan and ceramic tile installation. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will present a seminar on how to reduce energy costs and the Seneca Falls Savings Bank will expand its seminar this year to cover any type of home financing.
In past years, the show has drawn upwards of 2,000 people - and this year Nicandri and others are expecting a bigger turnout.
Because the show wants to attract as many homeowners as possible, Nicandri said the show will provide entertainment for children in a designated area, so that parents can visit booths and seminars at the show and their children can visit the play area.
“Sometimes it's tough if you have children,” Nicandri said. “Basically, we're trying to attract the family.”
Also on hand for children will be “kids clinics.” One such clinic being put on by Lowe's this year is “Building a Birdhouse.”
Food will be available for people to purchase, for those looking to spend the day at the show.
The show, presented by the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Cayuga Community College in the Spartan Hall Gym.
“Anything to do with the home ... theses people are there,” Nicandri said. “We want to make it a fun event, to not only learn things but have fun, too.”
If you go
What: 11th Annual Home Expo
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cayuga Community College, Spartan Hall Gym, 197 Franklin St., Auburn
Cost: Free
For more information: Contact the chamber at 252-7291
Staff writer Anne Gleason can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or at anne.gleason@lee.net
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