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Pool & Patio Shows, Home & Garden Events: Fall 2009
They Go By Various Names, But All Serve to Inspire and Entertain

By Lisa Hallett Taylor, About.com

Pool & Patio Show; Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Expo; Home & Garden Show; Flower & Garden Show. Call them what you like, in any combination -- they all have a few things in common. Pool, home and garden events focus on residential outdoor living spaces, feature numerous exhibitors, guest speakers, and many attendees. Most of the shows occur February-October. While tours and smaller shows are held by garden clubs and local chapters of gardening and horticulture groups, home, pool, and patio shows are at large venues. Many are product-heavy, but often schedule seminars on topics like green living and small-space design.

Ventura 18th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show

September 17-19, 2009
Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, California
Friday: noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $5; children 12 and under are free.

Contra Costa 14th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show

October 23-25, 2009
Sleep Train Pavilion, Concord, California
Friday: noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $6; Children 12 and under are free.

Alameda County 23rd Annual Fall Home & Garden Show

October 2-4, 2009
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasonton, California
Friday: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $6; children 12 and under free.

CA Boom Design Show 2009

ca boom west photoPhoto by Lisa Hallett Taylor
What: CA Boom Design Show 2009
When: Friday -- Sunday, June 25-27; Friday trade hours noon-6 p.m.; Friday night: 6-10 p.m.; Saturday expo: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday expo: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where:The Robinson's Store
9900 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Annual expo featuring modern, green, sustainable and prefab design in indoor and outdoor furnishings, architectural features and home furnishings.

Dwell on Design

dwell on design showPhoto by Lisa Hallett Taylor
What: Dwell on Design
When: June 26-28, 2009
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
Annual event sponsored by Dwell Magazine features design conferences, seminars, home tours, film screenings and an expo with prefab homes, outdoor furniture and accesories, design materials and technology, energy and solar and the modern lifestyle.
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