Event Overview:

AMERICA the Beautiful

You are invited to celebrate 57 years of the South’s Salute to Spring. The show is new and fresh each year - yet, one thing has never changed, and that’s the Magic. It's your annual opportunity to discover  ideas and creativity, plus find quality products and people ready to make your homes and lives even better. America The Beautiful is the theme for the show gardens. They are sure to delight home and garden lovers, and patriots of all ages and lifestyles. Plus, you’ll applaud the latest in home improvements, design, food, wine, interiors and, to make your visit complete, a unique marketplace for a spring tonic of shopping therapy. Accept this special invitation, and get a jump on another spring season.

You can:

• Talk with home design and products experts.
• Learn from award-winning landscapers.
• Get the latest clean and green ideas.
• Splurge on the perfect accessory or newest tools.
• Find a fabulous hand-turned pot.
• Taste your favorite foods and wine.
• Soak up the beauty of 18 colorful gardens.
• Explore designer rooms for the newest ideas in interior design.
• Enjoy horticulture, design, and how-to clinics.

Exhibitor Information:

WHY PARTICIPATE?
• Generate sales and qualified leads
• Meet your customers face-to-face
• Set appointments and close sales
• Introduce new products and services
• Create an effective database
• Promote your name, products, services, and locations
• Establish a relationship with your prospect
• Capitalize on the show’s extensive media campaign
• It’s the most cost effective marketing available

The Show Includes:

FREEDOM HALL

The Garden Showcase Professionally landscaped gardens, designer rooms, and feature areas. While no commercial exhibits are in this area, there is opportunity for sponsorships to highlight your company.

LIBERTY HALL

Building & Home Improvement
Exhibitors include builders, remodelers, window and door manufacturers, sunroom companies, and any companies with products and services for the home.

Kitchen & Bath
Exhibitors include cabinet, hardware, countertop, and appliance companies and installers. Plus service and specialty companies serving the consumer kitchen and bath industry.

INDEPENDENCE HALL

Interiors
Exhibiting companies feature window treatments, floor coverings, furniture, art, accessories, closet organizers and everything involved in home décor. Plus design professionals to help show guests put it all together.

Wineries
Wineries representing the North Carolina wine country showcase, sell and sample their best wines from the state.

Travel
Travel agencies, tour companies, tourist boards and chambers promoting their destinations near and far.

Decorative Arts & Crafts
Exhibitors are all professional artists featuring their own work. Participation is limited to arts and crafts for the home and garden.

Green Market
This special area is for greenhouses and nurseries selling live plants.

Outdoor Living
Exhibitors include landscapers and landscape architects, lawn and garden equipment manufacturers, outdoor furniture and lighting companies, and companies involved with making the outdoors beautiful and functional.

Marketplace
Companies offering specialty items, accessories and gifts for in and around the home are located in this festive shopping area.

TASTE OF SPRING
Gourmet tastes located in Independence Hall, filled with delicious food to try and take home.