Thanks to the show's sponsors:

Winners have claimed their prizes ... thanks to all ticket-holders for supporting the Rome Home Show.

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Rome Home Show at the Rome Armory on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Admission to the Rome Home Show was FREE all weekend, thanks to the show¹s sponsors: Time Warner Cable, NBT Bank, WRVO Stations, and The Rome Sentinel.

Back by popular demand, the "Welcome to the Marketplace² theme attracted exhibitors whose products and services will inspire visitors with new ideas for fixing, maintaining, and enjoying their living spaces. More than 90 exhibitors, indoors and out, put visitors in the swing of springtime projects.

As in years past, FREE Shuttle Bus service was provided, courtesy of NBT Bank. 

Fix-it and Family Fun

The Rome Home Show weekend promises a great time for the entire family. A wide variety of exhibits will be complemented by hourly demonstrations, snack and specialty food choices, the retail Corner Marketplace, and indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages. Home improvement, leisure and lifestyle vendors will be on hand for what-works and how-to conversations with visitors who are looking to clean up, spruce-up, and fix-up; health screenings and public safety information will also be available.

Special guest, Bugs Bunny, was also at the Home Show, courtesy of Time Warner Cable (time is subject to change). On Sunday, Rome Rotary arranged for kids to meet some more of their favorite costumed characters throughout the day.

Hourly demonstrations offered something for everyone: Youth activities include hands-on model making workshops with Home Depot, and projects presented by the Girl Scout Foothills Council. In addition, Ukrainian egg decorating, gardening and landscaping, woodcarving, PLUS... FREE American Red Cross Blood Pressure screening, and courtesy of the Rome Police Department, FREE children¹s fingerprinting and a visit from McGruff.

The Corner Market offered local retailers a chance to experience the excitement of the Home Show venue, meet more consumers, and sell specialty items on the premises. Gifts, specialty foods, cookware, and home décor products will be located in Room B, against the cityscape backdrop designed and created by committee chair, Laurie Fusco, owner of Ridge Street Depot.

Information was on hand from WRVO stations, the newest Home Show sponsor; Lite98.7 broadcast live from the Show.

Jervis Public Library had a fully functioning library during the show, thanks to wireless access provided by Time Warner Cable.

The Tappet Twirlers Automobile Club of Rome, New York again participated in the Rome Home Show. The club consists of about 150 members of car buffs with all types of cars. Many members of the club are business owners themselves who enjoy cars as a hobby. Cars will be on display Saturday and Sunday on the north side of the outdoor exhibit space, in front of the Armory.

The 2008 Rome Home Show works to inspire a community-wide seasonal spruce-up. Committee members meet year-round to continue the tradition of excellence, new product information, and vendor promotion:
Laurie Fusco, Chairman, Ridge Street Depot
Anthony Carlo, NBT Bank
John Mazzaferro, City of Rome
Debbie Adamo, The Rowan Group
Roberta Cavano, The Printed Word   
Alexa Drake, Rome Area Chamber of Commerce

Come to The Marketplace! Visit the 33rd Annual Rome Home Show at the Rome Armory, from 10AM-6PM on Saturday, April 26, and 10AM-4PM Sunday, April 27, 2008. FREE Admission!

Posted: 17 Apr 2008

EXHIBITORS (as of 041608 11:30AM )

Numbers on exhibitor list coincide with numbers on the Floor Plan

Allergy & Dust Mite Cleaning Systems
Hygienitech of CNY, 74

Antiques & Collectibles
Ridge Street Depot, M3

Auto Dealers
Carbone Ford Lincoln Mercury of Rome & Don's Superstore, 85, 95, 96

Auto Parts & Hobbies
Mangino Auto Supply, 8

Bathroom Remodeling
Bath Fitter, 19, 20, 21

Bowling
King Pin Lanes, 39

Candles & Home Decor
Party Lite Gifts, M2

Compact Equipment & Lawn Care
Warner Sales & Service, Inc., 87, 88

Construction
Ed & Son Contracting, 44

Construction & General Contracting
Taylor Construction, 13

Construction Management
Exodus Construction Group, LLC, 14, 15

Cookware
Kitchen Craft, 63, 64

Cosmetics
Mary Kay Cosmetics, M11

Cosmetics & Gifts
AVON, 79A

Destination Marketing
Oneida County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 90

Distribution / Retail
Rite Aid, 28

Eco Village
Earth Town Network, 92B

Education
Mohawk Valley Community College, 76

Electric Supplies
City Electric Co. Inc., 46

Financial
AmeriCU Credit Union, 49
Beacon Federal, 33
Mass Mutual Financial Group, 9
NBT Bank, 1
Rome Federal Credit Union, 53
Rome Savings Bank, 4, 5

Food
Chimo's Catering, 91
The Garage, 92A
Margy's Daily Bakery, 25
Scotty's Hot Dogs, 59
Gourmet Foods
Tastefully Simple, M7

Government Homeownership Programs
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, 71

Gutters - Seamless & Gutter Helmet
Barry Best Seamless Gutters, 23

Gutters - Seamless & protection
Lewis Seamless Gutter, 45

Healthcare
Lifetime Family Chiropractic, 24

Hearth & Patio Products
The Hearth Shop @ Universal Building Supply, 80, 81

Home Improvement
Barrier Window Systems, Inc., 58
Home Depot, The, 2, 3
Leo A Kline, 62
New York Sash, 37, 38

Hospital
Rome Memorial Hospital, 54

Housewares
Princess House, M4

HVAC
Patrick Heating, Inc., 93

HVAC & Plumbing
Caringi's HVAC & Plumbing, 73

Insurance
Nationwide Ins. James P. Martin Agency, 7 The Rowan Group, Inc., 26
Todd C. Roberts & Associates, 42

Investment Securities
Lincoln Investment Planning, 72

Jewelry
A Touch of Class, M6
Cookie Lee Jewelry, 69

Kettle Corn
Karns' Kettle Corn, 79B

Kitchen Items
Pampered Chef, The, M8
Tupperware, M12

Kitchen Remodeling
Nu-Look Cabinet Refacing, 41

Landscape & Lawn
R. Jones Nursery & Landscape Center, 86

Landscape Supply
Mohawk Valley Mulch, 89

Laser Hair Removal
American Laser Center, 31

Lumber & Hardware
Rome General Lumber Co., 51

Manufactured Housing
American Homes Adirondack Region, 56

Modular & Manufactured Housing
Leisure Village Homes, 82, 83, 84

Municipal Government
City of Rome, 27
Office Supplies
Staples, 29

Organizations
American Red Cross Rome Chapter, 66
Bikes For Kids, 94
Humane Society of Rome, Inc., 12
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, 55
Rome Family YMCA, 22
Rome Main Streets Alliance, 10
Rotary Club of Rome, 11

Paint & Wallpaper
Spectrum Paint & Decorating Center, 48

Permanent Make Up
Illustrated Lady, 30

Public Library
Jervis Public Library, 35

Public Safety
City of Rome Fire Dept., 65
City of Rome Police Dept., 67

Real Estate
1st Rome Realty, 50
CNY Life & Homes, 75
Northern Log Associate's, 57

Recycling
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, 40

RV Resort
East Coast Resorts, 2 Stands

Soft Ice Cream
Mr. Whippy's Kool Treats, 18

State Agency
NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds, 32

Television
Time Warner Cable, 34

Tractors & Lawn Equip.
Hobby Hill Farm Sales, 97

Travel Agency
Travel Central Store, 47

Wall Art
Uppercase Living, M1

Waste Hauling
Bliss Environmental Service, Inc,, 16

Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing, Inc., 6

Wellness & Skin Care
Clearly Aloe, M10

Windows & Roofing
Klossner's, 43

Posted: Apr 16, 2008

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 26, 2008

  10:30AM-12PM     "Cops Care²- SMART Program-fingerprinting by Reyne Mattie

  12PM-1PM     "Trees in the landscape², presented by Mike Mahanna, Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County.

  1PM-2PM     "Getting ready for spring and summer gardening² presented by Dottie White, owner of the Strawberry Geranium.

  2PM-3PM     Kids Workshop, by Home Depot.  This is a hands-on workshop using wooden kits.  A Tony Stewart #20 (car) model kit and a tool box kit.

  3PM-4PM     "Gardening with native wildflowers², presented by Bruce Mero, Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County.

  4PM-5PM     "Introductory Karate Class," Brian Seetge of Side Kicks Karate


Sunday, April 27, 2008

   11Am-12PM     Kids Workshop, by Home Depot. Hands-on using model kits

  12PM-1PM     Woodcarving demonstration by Mike Bloomquist. Rome Art and Community Center

  1PM-2PM     "Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating², demonstrated by Polly Renzi

  2PM-3PM     Youth Activity, presented by the Girl Scout Foothills Council, Inc.

Posted: Apr 16, 2008