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Akron Home and Flower Show

By Sandy Mitchell, About.com

At the 2006 Akron Home and Flower Show - Akron Ohio

At the 2006 Akron Home and Flower Show

(courtesy of the Akron Home and Flower Show)
The Akron Home and Flower Show, held each February since 1993, transforms the J.S. Knight Convention Center into a garden wonderful. With acres of showcase gardens, local celebrities, hundreds of exhibitors, and a variety of demonstrations, it makes a nice oasis from the winter cold. The 2009 dates are February 27 - March 1.

The Gardens:

The Akron Home and Flower Show features over 4900-square feet of showcase gardens, including a large demonstration garden created by Pettiti Garden Centers.

The Celebrities:

Celebrities at the 2009 Flower Show will include Ed Begley Jr. and HGTV's Shari Hiller and Matt Fox.

The Exhibitors at the Akron Home and Flower Show:

The show will feature hundreds of exhibitors including Renewal by Andersen, Kitchen Craft, Ohio State Waterproofing, Medina Glass Block, Barden Homes, and many, many others.

Other Activities:

Other activities at the Akron Home and Flower Show will include home improvement seminars and cooking demonstrations.

Hours and Admission:

The Akron Home and Flower Show is open from 11am to 9pm each day on Friday and Saturday and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday. Admission is $8 per adult and free for children 12 and under. $1 discount coupons are printable from the link below. Parking is free in Akron city lots beginning at 6pm on Friday.

Contact Information:

Akron Home and Flower Show
J.S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH

(updated 2-21-09)

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