Visalia Home Expo Celebrates 25th Year

On September 12 and 13, the Visalia Home Expo returns to the Visalia Convention Center, marking its 25th year by saluting the local family businesses, crafters and artists, and community organizations that have contributed and supported its past shows.

"It seems like just yesterday, that Alan and I decided to start a new Fall Home Show," said Show Manager Steve Tarter. "After that, the show grew and grew, and we began hosting a variety of family activities like the Kid's Cook-Off, the First Responders Chili Cook-Off, the Street of Dreams showcases and more."

As usual, show visitors will find affordable decorating and home improvement options provided by family-owned local contractors and experts. There will also be smart home products, lighting options and security services. And the experts at the Visalia Home Depot will be on hand to help with DIY projects and home repairs.

To add more accessibility or safety to your home, Michelle and Bob at the Elements Design Center booth can help design your bathroom and kitchen for accessibility with roll-in/curb-free showers, wheelchair-accessible cabinetry and countertops, lower placement of shower plumbing and electrical fixtures, as well as slip-resistant flooring.

The volunteers from CSET will be there to promote positive aging to help seniors remain healthy, active and independent with a variety of programs designed to help seniors achieve stable housing and homeownership. In addition to a first-time home ownership program, they have information about a continuum of care program, family housing and employment support.

Seniors will also find a variety of local resources from community organizations including Visalia Gleaning Seniors, Porterville Quilter's Club, the Visalia Veterans Mural Restoration Committee, Visalia Masonic Lodge and Habitat for Humanity.

Online, senior tickets are $3, and may be used on both days. At the door, senior tickets are $4.

For more information, visit http://www.VisaliaHomeShows.com.