October Reader Contest: Win Passes to the Maryland Home & Holiday Show

 For our October 2014 Washington Gardener Magazine Reader Contest, Washington Gardener is giving away three sets of passes to the Maryland Home & Holiday Show (Retail value: $18.)

   To enter to win a pair of passes, send an email to: WashingtonGardener@rcn.com by 5:00pm on October 16 10am on October 17 with “MD Holiday Show” in the subject line and in the body of the email, please also include your full name and mailing address. Tell us: “What is your favorite thing about gardening in Autumn?” The pass winners will be announced and notified by email by October 18th.

Maryland Home & Holiday Show

Maryland State Fairgrounds

2200 York Road

Timonium, MD

Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, 2014

Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Redecorate the halls this holiday season with cheerful and inventive ideas from the Maryland Home & Holiday Show. This three-day event gives homeowners the opportunity to meet with hundreds of contractors, shop the latest home improvement trends and purchase seasonal gifts for friends and family. Highlights of the show will include:

More than 300 Exhibitors: Hundreds of knowledgeable contractors, landscapers, designers and house product gurus who will be showing off the latest trends in home improvement and answering questions about how to get started with, continue or add the finishing touch to home projects of any size.

World-Famous Frisbee Dogs: The Disc-Connected K9s—four world champion, acrobatic dogs—will be making an appearance at the show. Spectators will watch world-class dogs jump, flip and catch Frisbees in a pawstively-perfect performance. Pet products will also be available for visitors to browse and buy in-between the Disc-Connected K9s’ shows.

Holiday Crafts and Gifts: An array of unique, handmade products from juried craftspeople will provide shoppers with endless gift-giving options for everyone on their holiday lists—an awesome alternative to mass-produced gifts offered on Amazon.

Landscaped Gardens: Visitors will walk through beautifully-landscaped seasonal settings that incorporate hardscaping, native trees and shrubs, and fall flowers into breathtaking garden displays.

Tiny House by Sustainafest: The Annapolis nonprofit, Sustainafest, will be debuting its 210 square foot, student-built “Tiny House” model that demonstrates sustainable living practices for the home. Visitors can stop by the house to learn more about living sustainably, improving the environment and supporting the local economy.

Designer Sport Caves: For those looking for inspiration in displaying their Baltimore sports pride at home, the show will feature three, model “sports caves” decked out in Ravens and Orioles colors and memorabilia. Attendees can learn how to transform their own small space into a Baltimore sports cave with ideas from professional interior designers.

A Visit from Santa: Santa will be leaving the North Pole a little early this year to meet and greet children and read holiday stories on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Wine Tastings: Guests can sample some of Maryland’s best wine from Boordy Vineyards, Far Eastern Shore Winery and The Winery at Olney while perusing vendor booths.

Tickets to the Maryland Home & Holiday Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for kids ages 6-12, and free for children under 6 years old. Free admission is also available for active military, police and fire employees with ID.

The Maryland Home & Holiday Show is sponsored by M&T Bank.For more information on the show, visit http://www.mdhomeandgarden.com/fall or call (410) 863-1180.

UPDATE: Because of the short notice on this event - we are extending the entry deadline to 10:00am on October 17. 

UPDATE 2: The pass winners are:   
- Annie Shaw of Greenbelt, MD
- Teresa Liao of Arlington, VA
- Jan Baweja of Olney, MD
Congratulations to all!