Schedule of Special Events

While the big attraction is the 200+ indoor and outdoor displays, we also have a lineup of activities that make this event an absolute must attend. Here's your chance to connect with vendors who will help you realize your dream and will make for a fun day at the Southampton Elks Fairgrounds. There is so much to see, hear and discuss. Plan to come early. Admission is just $10, and parking is free.

Show Times

1) Specialty foods and liquor tasting in the VIP tent. Specialty foods from Waldbaum's and sampling exotic spirits by mondoliquor.com Friday, 4-6 p.m., Sat, 12-4 p.m. and Sun., 12-4 p.m.

2) The VIP Tent is sponsored by New York Spaces and Ligne Roset free interior designs consults in the Hamptons.com Designers Lounge, during show hours.

3) Radu Physical Culture will offer free fitness evaluation and nutritional advice at booth (B14-16) during show hours.

4) Demonstrations on easy ways to add the impact of water to your indoor and outdoor living spaces, by Rob Kreymborg, Universal Rock, Friday, 5 p.m., Sat, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

5) Interior designer showcase presented by @Home Magazine during show hours. (170-171)

6) Check in with the NYS Comptroller's Office for Unclaimed Funds (booth 148) who may be holding your money and want to give you a refund.

7) Getting hungry? Try the tasty and affordable fare at our on-site restaurant, presented by Southampton's The Village Cheese Shop.

8) LIBI presents "Meet and Mingle Party" with non-members and interested parties who want to meet the local builders in the VIP Tent, 4:30-6 p.m.

Fundraisers

1) Buy raffle tickets to win $2,500 Shopping Spree at Waldbaum's or The Food Emporium. Benefiting the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Raffles sold Fri. and Sat. prior to grand drawing, at 4 p.m. on Sat. Tickets available in the Waldbaums booth, (159.)

2) Live auction of the solar-powered green cottage. Estimated retail value is $75k. Viewing during show hours at B8. Live auction Sunday at 2 p.m. in the theatre on the Expo floor. Benefits the American Heart Association.

Speaker Program

Benefit from this two-day lineup of 30 minute presentations held in the theater on the Expo floor. You'll learn directly from the area's leading experts. Our Mistress of Ceremonies is Natalie Weinstein, a respected interior designer with 30 years experience. She's also a popular columnist, founder of the online resources guide, nataliesclub.com, and has her own talk show on WALK Radio.. She'll keep the info flowing onstage.

Sat., May 3

12-12:30 p.m. - "Bringing Water Features into Your Landscape." Rob Kreymborg, Universal Rock

12:30-1 p.m. - "Landscaping Tips for Privacy and Sound Reduction in your Backyard." Craig Lent, Herman Brothers

1-1:30 p.m. - "Always Wanted a Wine Cellar? What you Need to Know." Linda Brown and Don Cochran, Custom Wine Cellars

1:30-2 p.m. - "The Versatility of Today's Modular Homes," Jim Gherardi, Sound Builders

3-3:30 p.m. - "Spring Cleaning and Clutter Control." Natalie Weinstein.

3:30-4 p.m. - "Outdoor Entertaining with Organic Foods." Joe D'Alessandro and Joshua Wesson, Waldbaums.

4 p.m. - Selecting winner of the Waldbaum's $2,500 Shopping Spree

Sunday May 4, Transitioning to Green Day

12-12:30 p.m. - "What You Need to Know about Green Building." Charles Bergen, AIA, CNU, LEED AP.

12:30-1 p.m. - "Achieving Storm Water Reduction and Rainwater Reuse." J. Chris Earley, LEED AP, Green Urban, LLC

1-1:30 p.m. - "Tips on Selecting Your Solar and Other Energy Systems." Richard F. Stott, AIA, Flynn + Stott Architects

1:30-2 p.m. - "Lessons Learned in Creating a LEED-Certified Building in Water Mill." Ari Meisel, LEED AP

2-3 p.m. - Live auction of the Solar-Powered Green Cottage Benefiting the American Heart Association

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