11 AM - The Buckeye Lady, Alicia Hindman

The Buckeye Lady is a local Columbus bakery specializing in handcrafted peanut butter and chocolate confections, known as a buckeye. The Buckeye Lady, Alicia Hindman, a Columbus native, will offer some tips and tricks on handcrafting traditional buckeyes during her presentation at The Fall Home Show!

12 PM - Jimmy Mitchell’s Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Cajun Shrimp and Grits by Chef Jimmy Mitchell is a flavorful Southern dish that combines succulent, spicy shrimp with creamy, cheesy grits. Infused with Cajun spices and topped with a rich, savory sauce, this dish offers a perfect blend of heat and comfort.

1PM - 2024 Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards Winners’ Ceremony presented by Oakland Nurseries

The Fall Home Show will showcase and announce the winners of the Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards presented by Oakland Nurseries on Sunday, Sept. 8th at 1PM. Winners will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch and get to take home prizes up to $3000 in Oakland Nursery gift cards.

2PM - Special Guest Appearance by Tiffany Brooks, HGTV’s Smart home and Rock the Block

Join us for an exciting Q&A session with Tiffany Brooks, the Chicago-based interior designer and HGTV star. As the owner of Tiffany Brooks Interiors, Tiffany is renowned for creating unique, personalized, and visually stunning spaces for residential clients, including celebrities from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Her journey on HGTV began when she won "Design Star," and she has since captivated audiences on shows like "$50K Three Ways," "Rock the Block," "Smart Home," and "Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge." Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry's leading designers!

3PM - Pine Cone Bird Feeder Workshop with Samra Shy, Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteer

Every season is bird feeding time, but fall is the focus of this Make-and-Take session. We will be creating a hanging peanut butter birdseed pinecone that you can take home and hang in your yard.

*FREE WORKSHOP. First come first serve to the first 20 participants. Additional participants may observe. No pre-registration required. Sign up onsite.

4PM - The Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits of Trees with Karen Middendorf

Join Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteer, Karen Middendorf to learn about the numerous economic, environmental, and even health benefits of trees in your small corner of the world. Learn how you can make a difference by incorporating more trees in your yard and community.

STAGE EMCEE: Joel Riley
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. Joel Riley, radio host at WNKO / WHTH Mornings, will keep things lively and upbeat as he emcees programs on the stage all three days.

SCHMIDT’S COLUMBUS OKTOBERFEST 2024
Together again, Oktoberfest and the Central Ohio Fall Home Show share the Fairgrounds all weekend for double the fun. Admission is free for both events! Ride our shuttle that will run between the front entrances of both events on Sat. and Sun. from noon to 6 p.m. | and Friday from 5pm to 6pm | ColumbusOktoberfest.com