OPENING DAY

• Pick up a coupon at participating area Lowe’s locations for FREE admission at the door.

• Guests at random will receive a card to redeem at the AEP Energy booth for a FREE pack of flowering spring bulbs, shipped straight from Holland.

• Guests at random will receive a card to redeem at Shelf Genie’s booth for a FREE pair of Scott’s Garden Gloves.

Motts Military Museum 9/11 Ceremony
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, Motts Military Museum will host a brief ceremony to honor our fallen heroes. Check out 9/11 artifacts in the Motts Military Museum display.

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
Pate a Choux, just a fancy way to say CREAM PUFF PASTRY! Join us as we teach you how to make the pastry that put Schmidt’s cream puffs on the map.

We are a proud partner of Schmidt’s and Oktoberfest. Show your Oktoberfest program for free entry into the Fall Home & Garden Show! Shuttle transportation provided by Branch Insurance between both events on Saturday & Sunday from Noon-4 p.m.

OSU Master Gardeners
Fall Container Gardening presented by Peggy Mowry, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer – participants will learn how to grow cool-season vegetables and ornamental crops for the fall months in containers. You will learn what crops do best in cool weather, what types of containers work best, and what types of soil mixes work best for growing in containers. Master Gardeners on hand all weekend.

Dawes Arboretum
Dive into the exciting world of Ohio native plants as we explore garden design, plant selection and care. In this session, learn about how native plants are the backbone of our landscapes and how combining the right plants can provide thrills from spring through fall.

Columbus Garage Floor Coating
The similarities and differences between doing a floor coating yourself using a kit purchased at a big box store, or online, versus using a professional company like us, or any other epoxy type flooring company.

4PM | The Old Oak Society Bourbon Tasting Experience Presented by Haus Studio Design
Enjoy a presentation of what makes bourbon unique, how the mash bill and barrel aging impact the final flavor profile and taste four different styles of bourbon. This event will help expand your knowledge and palate for America’s native spirit. Whether you want to learn about what makes bourbon the hottest distilled spirit or just want to taste some different representations, you will not want to miss this! The Old Oak Society was founded by Gary, a certified Bourbon Steward | Cost: $10 for 10 samples (21+)

Show Bulletin:

OKTOBERFEST
Together again, Oktoberfest and the Fall Home & Garden Show share the Fairgrounds all weekend for double the fun. Every visitor to the Home & Garden Show gets free admission to Oktoberfest, and every Oktoberfest visitor gets free admission to the Home & Garden Show (just present your Oktoberfest program at the ticket window). Ride our shuttle that will run between the front entrances of both events on Sat. and Sun. from noon to 4 p.m. sponsored by Branch Insurance | ColumbusOktoberfest.com

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: STACY MCKAY
All weekend long, The Simple Bath, Simple Kitchen Home Stage will come to life with fun, interesting, tasty and educational programs for guests of every age and interest. Stacy McKay, co-host of Bobby & Stacy in the Morning on Sunny 95, will keep things lively and upbeat as she emcees programs at the stage all three days.