For forty years the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has showcased the evolution of the trends in home improvement and landscape designs. The 40th Annual Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show will be at the Knoxville Convention Center Friday, February 16 through Sunday, February 18. The show hours are Friday, 2/16 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 2/17 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2/18 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Over 200 exhibitors will offer innovative new ideas for your home and garden at the show. Eight incredible Grand Gardens will be created by local landscape design firms. The Art Market will feature unique art made by regional artists. At the How-To Stage, presented by DIY Network, experts will provide tips on lifestyle, interior design, home improvement and gardening. In the Dine & Design section, local chefs will prepare meals complete with presentation tips to make your food look as good as it tastes. You can learn how to restore and re-purpose things at the DIY Pavilion. See what plants are new at the Herb and Flower Market. Meet the interior designers who have created beautifully decorated rooms on site.

DIY Network will sponsor appearances by some of its talent at the How-To Stage. Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside, stars of the hit TV show Salvage Dawgs, will discuss how they salvage architecture from old homes and commercial properties to re-purpose it. Landscape designer Sara Bendrick stars in two of the DIY Network series – Build It Like Bendrick and Lawn & Order (new in April). She will share her passion for creating interesting landscape designs.

The 40th Annual Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show is presented by longtime sponsor ORNL Federal Credit Union. This event is the largest fundraiser for Dogwood Arts which helps ensure free admission to many Dogwood Arts events throughout the year. Dogwood Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, culture and natural beauty of East Tennessee.

Tickets to the House & Garden Show are: $10.00 at the door, $8.00 Seniors 65+ and Military, $5.00 children

6-12 years old, and Free for children under 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at all ORNL Federal Credit Union locations and receive a $1.00 discount. For more information call 865.637.4561 or visit www.dogwoodarts.com.