***Media Advisory*** Calgary Home + Design Show Returns to Calgary

Annual show welcomes 350 exhibitors and over 30,000 attendees for city's largest home + design gathering

CALGARY, Sept. 12, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	The Calgary Home + Design Show (CHDS) will take place September 20-23 at the BMO Centre welcoming over 30,000 attendees and 350 exhibitors. The city's largest exhibition of home décor and renovation ideas will see industry professionals and suppliers from across the country bringing the latest in design trends and tips to Calgarians and visitors alike.
CHDS 2012 Features include:
	Foodie Design Competition (Thursday, September 20, 2012) - Four well-known local food fanatics will face off in a food presentation competition. Family Day (Friday, September 21, 2012) - A fun-filled afternoon showcasing every child's favourite handyman, Bob the Builder, along with a variety of interactive booths and family-friendly activities. The Samsung "Passion for Fresh Cooking Challenge" (Saturday, September 22, 2012) - Three local amateur cooking enthusiasts are pitted against each other in a battle of the blades, judged by the renowned Chef Jason Parsons. IKEA Chair Lift - Ten well known Calgarians each give a classic IKEA chair a 'lift', using only a limited budget and their flair for fashion. The final products will be auctioned off to support Make A Wish® Southern Alberta Foundation. Room to Grow - Four unique bedroom spaces that see your child from infant to teenager, while allowing their personal style to shine through will be showcased throughout the show.
WHO:	Celebrity guests include:
	Sarah Daniels & Philip DuMoulin, Co-hosts of HGTV's Urban Suburban Alykhan Velji, Calgary Design Expert and Design Captain for  City TV's My Rona Home Rosalyn Lazaruk, Design Expert and owner of Wicketblue Interiors Maria Killam, Author and internationally sought-after Colour Expert Janette Ewen, Lifestyle & Décor Expert Bob the Builder, Children's Television Star
WHERE:	BMO Centre - Stampede Park
	20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, Alberta
WHEN:	CHDS 2012 is open:
	Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Media will be required to register upon arrival at the Media Office, located in Room 102 beside Hall D in the BMO Centre. For additional information on the Calgary Home + Design Show or Marketplace Events please visit http://www.calgaryhds.com.

SOURCE: Marketplace Events

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