FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show will return to the Coliseum soon.
This year will mark 50 years of the popular event celebrating all things home. And this year, organizers are hoping you will help them pick a name for their fun mascot.
You may have seen the gnome in their advertising but he has not been officially unveiled as the show’s mascot until now. And you have a chance to help him get the perfect name.
After a social media search – they narrowed the names to a short list to pick from.
The Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show released the following:
Fort Wayne Shows Inc., northeast Indiana’s largest home and garden event producer, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show (FWHGS) this year. Presented by Windows, Doors and More, the FWHGS will bring over 650 exhibitors to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum March 2-5, 2023. A portion of all ticket proceeds and revenue will be donated to Community Harvest Food Bank.
New features for the 50th Anniversary include: the $50k & More Giveaway, the unveiling of the official Show mascot, a virtual scavenger hunt, new and exciting community performances, and a special 50th anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more details.
Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show is marking its 50th Anniversary by welcoming a mascot, and we are inviting the public to help name our gnome! We solicited name suggestions through Facebook and have selected the finalists. Now, we ask the public to vote for their favorite on our website.
The winning name will be revealed on our 2023 show’s opening day!
The finalists are:
Ernie
Gnorm
Gnomeo
Homey the Gnomey
Sprout
With over 650 exhibitors, the Home & Garden Show is the place to see the latest in contemporary home and garden products and services. Attendees can expect to find all the inspiration and help needed for all types of home improvement projects. Exhibitors feature products and services for kitchen, bath, landscaping, interior decor, bedding, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, patios, driveways, garden accessories, gifts, plants, fairy gardens, patio and landscape displays and hundreds of spring flowers.
Located at the War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Show dates for 2023 are March 2-5. Show hours are Thursday & Friday 11a–8p, Saturday 10a–8p and Sunday 11a–5p. Ticket prices are $12 at the door, $8 for Seniors 62+ and free for kids 14 & under. $2 off discount coupons are available online at Home-GardenShow.com. Parking at the Coliseum lot is $8.
For more information on the show, click here.
