Home and Garden Show

Are you going to the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show. This year the show will be March 1st-10th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  It is sponsored by Duquense Light.  There are over 1600 exhibits including one featuring the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.  Keep reading to learn more.

The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show runs March 1-10 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, sponsored by Duquesne Light.

In addition to 1,600 exhibits, the show will feature "Gettysburg 150," marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg this summer with re-enactors, artifacts and informational programs on the Civil War.

Hours are 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays.

Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, free for children under 6 ($1.50 discount at The Home Depot). Parking is $6 at Heinz Field on the North Side, with free continuous shuttles. Information: www.pghhome.com or 412-231-8400.

Here are two quick previews, a schedule for the events at the PGU Showcase Stage and Crawford Grill and the index of exhibitors organized by home and garden category for your convenience:
 
A Taste of Italy at the Home Show
 
The Post-Gazette's Gretchen McKay offers a few favorite and easy Italian recipes that will get to table quickly without compromising taste, health or interest.
 
Recalling the Battle of Gettysburg


Re-enactors will give Home Show visitors a sample of what life was like for the soldiers during the Civil War.
 
Here's the class schedule for PGU at the Home Show


From music to cooking demonstrations, the PGU Showcase Stage and Crawford Grill will be busy during the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show. All programs free with paid admission.
 
Your map to the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show: Exhibitors by Category


An index to the exhibitors at the 2013 Home Show with a key to their location in the Convention Center.


Read more at the PPG.