Lake Home & Cabin Show

The Lake Home & Cabin Show is a public event targeted at the second home market. The show offers a stimulating three-day lifestyle experience with more than 250 exhibitors showcasing everything you need – everything you want – for your lake home or cabin. Exhibits include furnishings, furniture and décor, real estate, builders, remodelers, architects, finance, recreational products, landscaping and lakeshore products and services, unique accessories and and a host of other items specific to the lake home and cabin lifestyle. The show also includes free interactive features and hourly seminars. (www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com)

WHEN:
Friday, April 11 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 335-6000
Show Office: April 10-13 – (952) 471-1192

ADMISSION: Adult -- $10, Youth 5-15 -- $4, children under 5 – FREE

PROJECTED
ATTENDANCE: 15,000

SPECIAL
FEATURES:
“All About Owls”
Presented by The Raptor Center, St. Paul, Minn.
Rarely seen and seldom heard, these great raptors of the forests and fields are one of nature’s most proficient nocturnal predators. Guests can get to know the most common owl species found throughout lake home and cabin country and learn about their fascinating cycle of life. See several live owl species up close, plus take in a special owls-only performance offered twice each day on the Cabin Life Stage. Show times are 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and noon and 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Cabin-Quick Hors d’oeuvres”
Presented by Frontier Cabinetry and featuring Chef Patrick Moore
They came for dinner – but they’ll remember your hors d’oeuvres! Learn new quick and exciting ways to turn the cocktail hour into a gourmet moment at the lake home this summer. Let expert chef Patrick Moore of Brule, WI share his samples and his secrets for fantastic finger food.

The “Cabin-Quick Hors d’oeuvres” Stage features a fully-equipped kitchen and custom cabinets constructed by Frontier Cabinets. This is a “must stop” at the Lake Home & Cabin Show.

“LoonWatch”
Presented by the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College, Ashland, Wisc.
There is nothing more “northern” than the haunting cry of the Common Loon. Our 10-pound guests arrive in mid-to-late April and leave again in early September. They provide an awesome sight and sound at our lake homes and cabins… but they crave their freedom and space. Loons and loon music are unfortunately disappearing from some of their traditional nesting lakes due to air and water pollution, shoreline development and increasing recreational activities. But, there is much that we can do to protect them. You can learn about loons and the “LoonWatch” program through this special feature at the show. Plus, take part in a fun and interactive Loon Calling Contest to be held at the show!

“Pin My Cabin!”
Presented by Naterra Land
Okay all you lake home and cabin owners – here’s your chance to meet your neighbors! Step up to the huge lake country map and “pin” the location of your cabin. The fun starts on Friday and by Sunday the map will become a tribute to the popularity of the lake home and cabin lifestyle. Special prizes will be given away each day and other entertaining activities will be happening – all at “Pin My Cabin.”

The Cabin Life Seminar Stage
Presented by Cabin Life Magazine
A rustic porch is the perfect setting for guests to enjoy unique and informational seminars, demonstrations and activities happening every hour at the “Cabin Life Stage.” The complete schedule of events is posted on our web site and at the show entrance and Cabin Life Stage.

2007 Cabin Life Photo Contest Winners
Presented by Cabin Life Magazine
See the winning entries and many of the “honorable mention” shots in this special PowerPoint display located adjacent to the Cabin Life Booth. The 2007 Photo Contest drew hundreds of contestants and you can get information on the 2008 Photo Contest at the display.

The Rainy Day Book Store
Presented by the Minnesota Historical Society Press
Meet and share stories with “Cabins of Minnesota” photographer Doug Ohman and writer Bill Holm. “Cabins of Minnesota” is a 2007 book release that captures Minnesota’s classic cabin getaways in photographs and text. Founded in 1859, the Minnesota Historical Society Press is the oldest publisher in the state and the largest historical society press in the country. The Press also will be featuring many other popular titles at this display. Perfect for cabin gifts and rainy day reads!
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