BC Home + Garden Show announces top must-see features and celebrity talent for 2023

Set to be this spring’s must-go-to Show in Vancouver, find experts in renovating, cooking, decorating, gardening and more from March 16-19 at BC Place Stadium

Vancouver, BC, March 1, 2023 – Today, Marketplace Events announced its top must-see features and high-profile talent that will be at the upcoming BC Home + Garden Show, happening March 16-19, 2023 at BC Place Stadium. The Show returns with locally- and nationally-recognized industry professionals that have incredible depth of experience and expertise to help Lower Mainlanders jumpstart any home and garden project this spring – big or small.

Learn about the top attractions Showgoers will want to check out:

MEET THE EXPERTS

Celebrity talent takes the stage
Showgoers won’t want to miss a chance to check out Canada’s favourite contractor and HGTV Canada’s Island of Bryan as well as co-host on the new HGTV Canada series Renovation ResortBryan Baeumler, presented by My House Design/Build/Team. Bryan will be headlining the Show, appearing on The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m.

Megan Golightly, founder and professional organizer extraordinaire of Simplified, will also be sharing her top tips and tricks for tackling spring cleaning on The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun on Friday, March 17 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 18 at 4:30 p.m. She will be joined with other must-see presenters including renovation experts Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team and Kathy Yuen of Phase One Design. Check out the full schedule for The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun here.

Canada’s favourite handyman, Bryan Baeumler to appear at the BC Home + Garden Show
Indulgent and drool-worthy inspiration
Showgoers won’t want to miss the presentations and demonstrations happening over at The Cooking Stage, presented by Food Network Canada. Both local and national culinary experts will be hitting the stage including Bruno Feldeisen, French chef, restaurateur and TV personality on the very popular The Great Canadian Baking Show, Chef Behshad Zolnasr, Vancouver-based executive chef at the helm of C|Prime Modern Italian Steak & Wine, Chef Tarek Chellouf, culinary instructor and co-owner at Northwest Culinary Academy, Chef Josef Driemel, head chef at the popular farm-to-table cafe, Fable Kitchen, Chef Karen Barnaby, product development chef at Goodly Foods and Joanna Tymkiw, purpose-driven chef and food journalist, who will be presented by Jennifer PalmaGlobal BC. View the full schedule for The Cooking Stage, presented by Food Network Canadahere.
Joanna Tymkiw, purpose-driven chef and food journalist, who will appear with Global News Morning host Jennifer Palma, presented by Global BC
Get schooled with fresh gardening expertise
Learn from the Lower Mainland’s top gardening gurus at the Vancouver Sun Gardeners’ School. With daily seminars and do-it-yourself demonstrations from local experts including Brian Minter, Carissa Kasper of Seed & Nourish, Alex Augustyniak of Lucky Sun Farm and Emma Terrell of The Urban Botanist, plus many others, beginners and experienced gardeners alike will be expanding their plant knowledge. View the full schedule for the Vancouver Sun Gardeners’ School here.
EXPERIENCE INNOVATIVE IDEAS 
Head into the future of housing 
The prefab movement is becoming a popular option for new homes offering modern designs, sustainable features and often compact, more attainable options. Western Canadian company Honomobo will be bringing its four newest models for Lower Mainlanders to view at the Show. Showgoers will have the opportunity to experience the modular lifestyle while exploring the HO2, the MOBO backyard office, the brand new SONOMOBO container sauna and the HONOMOBAR with outdoor kitchen which will house the Modern.Beautiful.Modular lounge. A place where Showgoers can go and relax during their visit.
Honomobo container home at previous BC Home + Garden Show
Learning how to power homes with clean power
There’s so much to learn when it comes to powering a home, business or vehicle with clean power. The BC Hydro Learning Centre is an interactive and educational booth where Showgoers will be shown how to incorporate clean power into any home and how to save money along the way, all while helping create a better future for the community.
SHOP LOCAL
A spring market with mindfully made, thoughtfully curated items
The Got Craft? Spring Pop-up Market showcases local, independent craft and design, makers and small shops with a wide array of local items. Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics, clothing, artisan food + drink, paper goods, and more, from Vancouver’s top emerging artisans at this eclectic pop-up.
Stop by the popular Got Craft? Pop-up Market at the upcoming BC Home + Garden Show
Dress up any wall
Bask in the creativity and artistry at M(ART)ket which will provide inspiration to cover any wall in any home. From one-of-a-kind canvases and prints to photographs from local artists including Donna Giraud Fine ArtShakun Contemporary Art and Theresa Eaton Art, Showgoers will be able to browse and shop for unique as well as local art.
GET GARDENING
Get everything needed to spruce up any outdoor space
There are plenty of features at this year’s Show that will ensure Showgoers get everything they need for any indoor and outdoor green spaces. The Garden Retail Market will have experts from Art’s Nursery on-hand all weekend long to share advice on what works best in all types of gardens, whether it’s south facing, receives minimal sun or only has a tiny patch of grass.
Lower Mainlanders can also level up their gardening game and shop for the highest-quality lawn and garden tools professionals love at the Spring Warehouse Sale by Corona Tools. Showgoers can also discover new down-to-earth inspiration from local master gardeners and horticulturists at the Landscaped Luxuries featuring Vandenberg Landscapes and Front Yard Farms. Come with gardening questions and shop from a selection of annuals, seeds, buds and luscious greens to bring home and kickstart a grand and glorious garden.
Find inspiration to bring more green into any space
Step into spring and check out the many features that will spur inspiration for both indoor or outdoor spaces. As attendees enter the Show, they’ll be delighted with Green Over Grey Living Walls and Design and their live plant-filled archway. Showgoers will also have the opportunity to instantly brighten up their home with a fresh, seasonal spring arrangement from Garden Party Flowers expert floral designers who will be on site arranging bouquets of beautiful spring blooms, sourced from top local growers. Then finally, what’s a garden without a patio? Be sure to stop by Deck Daydreams, uniquely designed by local interior designer Taylor Nomura from Taylor Reiko Design, for a feature that will highlight the newest trends in deck design and provide inspiration to revamp any deck or patio this spring.
Experience the interactive garden activities, great for all ages 
Learn to grow fresh ingredients for the whole family, especially if attending the Show with little ones. Vegepod provides a simple and easy way to grow vegetables and herbs at home with their easy-to-use garden kits. This entertaining and educational feature, Herb Your Enthusiasm, presented by Vegepod will have interactive quiz activities and a digging station where all ages can get their hands dirty while learning a thing or two about growing food.
Family gathering to pick some fresh vegetables from their raised Vegepod garden container
The BC Home + Garden Show runs from Thursday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. at BC Place Stadium. Key links to everything needed for an exciting and enjoyable weekend at the Show can be found here:

Explore this year’s top trends in cooking, decorating, gardening, renovating and plenty more. For more information, or to buy tickets online, visit bchomeandgardenshow.com.

About the BC Home + Garden Show: The BC Home + Garden Show has been a staple in consumers’ calendars since 1971, attracting thousands of qualified visitors each winter. Produced by Marketplace Events, the Show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile industry personalities and the latest home, garden and lifestyle trends. Marketplace Events produces over 75 home shows in 35 markets that collectively attract millions of attendees and unique web visitors annually.