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What to look forward to at the Calgary Home + Design Show

This weekend, one of the most anticipated events for home design and renovation enthusiasts hits Calgary—the Calgary Home + Design Show (CHDS).

Starting Thursday, September 22nd and running through to Sunday, this annual trade show and event is welcoming over 350 exhibitors, plus a ton of industry experts (and some TV personalities too).  This is a weekend full of great tips, trends and a ton of inspiration for all things home, design, renovation and landscaping/garden.

In addition to all of the great vendors who will be on-site, there is a main stage featuring presentations from the following experts and industry stars:

  • Brooklyn Berry: designer with Brooklyn Berry Designs, featured on Thursday at 5pm
  • Leigh-ann Allaire Perrault: DIY expert on Cityline and CityTV, featured on Thursday at 5pm and Friday at 2pm
  • Marie-Claire Williams and Clare Gardner: interior designers of Renova Luxury Renovations and Claire Gardner Design,  featured on Friday at 4pm
  • Todd Talbot: co-host of Love it or List it Vancouver, featured on Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 3:30pm
  • Lacey Haskell: DIY-er of Feathering My Nest, featured on Friday at 6pm and Sunday at 1pm
  • Mia Parres and Rob Evans: co-hosts of HGTV Canada’s The Expandables, featured on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm
  • Carlin Howden and Dustin Keeley: renovation experts at Alair Homes, featured Friday at 8pm
  • Neil Harding: bed expert at Sleep Country, featured Saturday at 4:30pm
  • Max Fanderl: custom home builder with Trappeur Homes, featured Saturday at 6:30pm
  • Halyna Tataryn: REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate, featured Sunday at 11am

Full bios on all of the featured speakers can be found online here. The Calgary Home + Design Show runs Thursday to Sunday this week:

  • Thursday, September 22: 4 to 9pm
  • Friday, September 23: 12 to 9pm
  • Saturday, September 24: 10am to 9pm
  • Sunday, September 25: 10am to 6pm

Information on ticket prices and how you can grab yours can be found on the Calgary Home + Design Show website here (discounts available if you purchase online).