Home and Garden Show runs through weekend

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 40th annual Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum.

In honor of the show's 40th anniversary, Home and Garden Show workers will be giving away $100 to random people in attendance throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.

The event features more than 650 home and garden exhibitors. Experts will also be on hand, including celebrity Jeff Holper, known as "The Mole Hunter." Jyll Everman, a 2011 Food Network Star finalist, and Erica Glasener, host of HGTV's "A Gardener's Diary" will have sessions throughout the weekend. Alex Babich, popular morel mushroom hunter, is also slated for a 2013 appearance.

Guests can tour various gardens and landscaping areas at the show.

Children are also welcome at the event. The kids' area features an interactive themed "Old McDonald's Farm" with hands-on exhibits, a petting zoo, adoptable pets, and ballet and martial arts demonstrations.

Becky Williamson, the show's producer, said Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days for the show.

"We're getting a lot of compliments this year. Our exhibitors have been stepping up their displays and making things bigger and more beautiful," Williamson said.

Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors (65 years and older), and children under 15 are free. Parking at the Coliseum is $4.

A $2 coupon off admission is available by clicking here .

NewsChannel 15 is a proud sponsor of the event and will broadcast LIVE from the event Thursday and Friday on First News, Noon, First at 5, and at 6. WANE-TV will also have a booth at the event with free giveaways. Make sure and stop by to meet your favorite members of the NewsChannel 15 team on Saturday and Sunday.