■ Garden Show: Designing outdoor living spaces has grown to become an important part of today’s homes. Getting a start on that backyard remodel starts with connecting with professionals in landscaping, lawn and garden related industries at the WABA Home & Garden Show.

■ Early Move-in: Booths that are 400 square feet or larger will be allowed to start moving in on Monday afternoon after 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors with booths

 less than 400 square feet can start moving in on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Smaller booths will require special permission for early move-in.

■ VIP Night: Our annual VIP night for WABA members will be held on the floor of the show this year so they can visit the booths and connect with the exhibitors. The show will close to the general public at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022 and reopen from 6 to 8 p.m. for all WABA members and show exhibitors. Ticket prices will be $30 to attend and a cash bar will be available. Attendees will be given wristbands as they check in and will need one to be able to eat and purchase alcohol.

■ Exhibitor Lounge: There will be a space located upstairs next to the Home Show office for exhibitors to relax or have something to eat. Coffee and water will be available to vendors throughout the show. Other refreshments will be available from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

■ WABA Members First: Special consideration is being offered to WABA members during the first 10 days of registration. Subsequently, registration will be open to both members and non-members. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

■ Ticket Prices: Ticket prices for the show are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children. Four-day passes will be available for $18 for adults and $14 for seniors. Admissions after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday will include a free pass for an additional day admission.

■ Show Hours: The show opens to the public on Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

■ Special Promotions: Senior Day – Thursday Discount admission of $6.50 for 65 and older. Hero Day – Friday We honor active and retired military personnel, firefighters, medical professionals, police officers and first responders with free admission all day. Teacher Day – Sunday We celebrate teachers and school staff with free admission all day. One admission per I.D. Promotion does not extend to family members.

■ Kid’s Build: This hands-on interactive experience for children is designed to spark curiosity and interest in the building trades. Varied activities will be led and sponsored by the WABA Professional Women in Building Council.

■ Sponsorship Opportunities: Exhibitor Lounge Sponsors – $300 (One for each day – Thursday through Sunday) Sponsors will get signs with their logos placed throughout the Exhibitor Lounge recognizing them for their sponsorship. Sponsors will also receive recognition in the Exhibitors Packet. VIP Night Sponsors: • Platinum Sponsor – $5,000 (receives 12 VIP Night reservations, recognition at the event and 10% booth discount) • Gold Sponsor – $2,500 (receives 6 VIP Night reservations, recognition at the event and 5% booth discount) • Silver Sponsor – $1,000 (receives 4 VIP Night reservations and recognition at the event) • Bronze Sponsor – $500 (receives 2 VIP Night reservations and recognition at the event)