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Southern AZ Fall Home Show Returns to the TCC With a New Culinary Showcase Stage

(Photo courtesy of the Southern AZ Home Show)

Southern AZ Fall Home Show Returns to the TCC With a New Culinary Showcase Stage

Oct 24, 20244 min read

This weekend, homeowners, consumers, and anyone interested can explore all the newest home trends and connect with more than 250 trusted home professionals and experts.

The Southern AZ Fall Home Show is happening on Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day) at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC), 260 S. Church Ave.

(Photo courtesy of the Southern AZ Home Show)

If you’ve never been to one of the Southern AZ Fall Home Shows, here’s what to expect:

A marketplace for home-related products and services that allows folks to shop, compare, and save while gaining new ideas and practical advice in home improvement, interior design, and outdoor living. With everything from kitchens and baths to flooring, décor, and more, there’s something for projects in every home area.

“Home improvement is a top priority for most homeowners, and the Southern AZ Home Show gives them a single, convenient source for inspiration and consultation with the area’s top professionals about their ideas and home projects,” said Dave Maughan, Show Manager.

New to the Southern AZ Fall Home Show is the Culinary Showcase Stage!

Presented by Workman Company, audience members can watch local experts perform live cooking demonstrations and have the opportunity to taste freshly prepared samples.

Culinary Showcase Stage Schedule
  • Friday, October 25 – New Iron Chef Tucson winner Chef Anthony Dromgoole of OBON Sushi Bar & Ramen will be the first to use the new stage for a special cooking demo at 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 26 – Tucson cooking instructor Antsy Nancy will demonstrate how to make a Fall Charcuterie Board at 11 a.m. and then Pumpkin Spice Macarons at 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 27 – Tucson cooking instructor Plant Based Potential will demonstrate how to make Massaged Kale Salad with homemade dressings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“Tucson is well-known as a great food city, so we feel visitors will really enjoy this new feature,” said Maughan.

Also related to home dining, check out Frenchy’s Wedding & Event Rentals’ Fall Tablescape display of seasonal elegance that creates an inviting atmosphere and inspires visitors to create their own beautiful autumn celebrations.

Additionally, food trucks will be parked in the fire lane outside of the exhibit hall.

(Photo courtesy of the Southern AZ Home Show)
More to do at the Home Show
  • The Fresh Ideas Stage – At noon each day, audience members can guess the prices of various home-related products and services for the chance to win valuable prizes in the fun Price Pursuit game show. Visitors can also enjoy presentations by local experts and entertaining performances by Kids Unlimited, Danzacultura Mexicana, and The Haggs of Tucson (full schedule can be seen at southernazfallhomeshow.com)
  • The Artisans Market – Unique shopping area showcasing small businesses and artisans offering a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items, handcrafted treasures, gourmet foods, and more.
  • Fall Tablescape – This stunning display of seasonal elegance creates an inviting atmosphere and inspires visitors to create their own beautiful autumn celebrations.
  • Petopia – Dedicated to four-legged family members, with the best products and services to make their lives better along with adorable, adoptable dogs from Rescue a Golden of AZ.
  • Halloween Spooktacular – Spooky fun throughout the weekend, including trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, and a costume parade, plus free admission for all costumed visitors on Sunday, Oct. 27

Tickets valid for one admission for one day are available at the box office at the Tucson Convention Center during the show:

  • Adults: $8 each
  • Children: Free admission for children ages 12 and under
  • Seniors: Free admission for seniors ages 65+ (with ID) on Friday, Oct. 25, and half-off admission on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27
  • Heroes: Free admission for active and retired military personnel, firefighters, police, first responders, and teachers (with ID) on Sunday, Oct. 27, and half-off admission on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26
  • $2 admission during the last two hours of the show each day (4 – 6 p.m.)
  • Free admission on Sunday, Oct. 27 for visitors in Halloween costumes

The Southern AZ Fall Home Show is happening on Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day) at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC), 260 S. Church Ave. For more information, visit southernazfallhomeshow.com.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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