Show Tips

Here are a few tips on How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the 2011 Vacaville Total Home & Garden Show to make sure you see all there is to see and have a fun day out as well.

 

Before the Show:
 
Make time. The Vacaville Home Show has hundreds of exhibitors, so allow plenty of time to see what you came to see. Keep up your energy with a lunch or snack break at our great food court.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the 2011 Vacaville Total Home & Garden Show:

Make a list. Write down the projects on your to-do list and the types of products and services you want to view. Take a look at our list of exhbitors to see which ones you don't want to miss.

 

Bring plans. It's helpful to have measurements. floor plans and sketches with you. Many exhibitors can give you advice on the spot or take your information for follow-up after the show.

 

Be prepared to shop. You can purchase many items you need right at the Home Show, and many exhibitors offer special prices when you buy at the show.

 

Get a discount coupon. Check out our admission discount offer before the show to save $2 on admission.

Dress comfortably. You'll be walking around for some time, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
 
Bring wheelchairs or strollers. We do not have wheelchairs or strollers to borrow, so please bring them if you need them.
 
Take the directions with you. Check out our Directions page to print out directions to the Show from your location.


Get a copy of the Home Show program. Pick one up at the entrance to the show. It will help you find your way around.

At the Show:
 
Talk to exhibitors. Browse a bit, of course, but be sure to talk to the exhibitors whose products or service interest you. Leave your name, phone number and/or e-mail and ask the exhibitor to contact you after the show.
 
Pick up information. Exhibitors have lots of valuable literature for you, so be sure to take what you need for future reference.

Enter drawings. You'll find drawings at many of the exhibitors' booths, so enter to win!
 
Pick a meeting place. Choose a place to meet your party, in case you get separated at the show.
 
After the Show:
 
Follow up. Contact the exhibitors whose products and services you learned about at the Home Show.
 
Enjoy your home and garden! That's the purpose of the Home Show; to help you with the projects that make your home and garden a pleasure for you and your family.