COTTAGE & LAKEFRONT LIVING SHOW – DETROIT
FACT SHEET
Location:
Rock Financial Showplace located on Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road, Novi, Michigan
Dates:
February 26 - March 1, 2009
Hours:
Thursday, February 26: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, February 27: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults $10
Children (6-14) $4
5 & under Free
Internet Express Tickets come with a free pair of flip-flops and are offered online at www.CottageAndLakefrontLiving.com
Discount coupons for $2 off Thursday or Friday adult admission are available at participating Wendy’s restaurants. Free crossover admission from the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show to Outdoorama.
24-Hour Info:
1-800-328-6550 or www.CottageAndLakefrontLiving.com
Parking:
On site parking available for a fee
Special Features:
Walk through a full size cottage decorated with custom cabinetry, appliances and furnishings and built by Distinct Discovery Homes of Greenville, MI.
Discover how a cabin is put together, floor plans, profiles, roof options, log species, cedar siding, full logs, post and beam and do-it-yourself or contractor built home packages at The Log and Timber Frame Showcase.
Watch the handcrafted building of a lightweight, high performance wood-covered fiberglass custom boat by DreamCatcher BoatWorks of Grand Rapids, MI.
Explore the secrets of sand as Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI. builds a giant medieval sandcastle, teaches how to make towers, doors, windows and stairs and hosts a sandcastle contest
Join the fun and turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture at The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools for creative building by children and adults.
See Michigan artists at the Whisper in the Woods fine art show presenting sculpture, photography, woodcarvings, watercolors and oil paintings for sale based on nature and wildlife.
Learn about green building, remodeling and home design for cottages from architect Michael Klement, cottage succession planning, Michigan kayak adventures from travel writer and book author Jim DuFresne, environmentally sensitive lake practices, morel hunting, bird watching, Great Lakes fur trade era historical reenactments, nature photography and other ways to enjoy your cottage more from the Cottage Living Stage experts.
Get the facts on soft or non-structural natural approaches to shoreline stabilization and general information for cottages and lakefront properties from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Visit the outdoor living space display sponsored by Michigan BLUE Magazine and see the outdoor fireplaces and cooking options available.
Take a look at the antique wooden boats from the Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.
View photos that depict cottage and lakefront living traditions at the Water & Woods Photo Contest Display.
Find out how to make the most of home and lake style living when owning, renting, building or buying a cottage or lakefront property.
Gain tips, advice and knowledge on purchasing, planning, maintenance, financing and landscaping cottages from experts available throughout the show.
Overview:
Every aspect of cottage and lakefront living for cottage and lakefront property owners or those looking to buy, build or rent are on display at the second annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment, non-profit environmental organizations, government agencies, financing and other products and services. The show is sponsored in part by Michigan BLUE magazine.
News & PR:
Nancy Rosen- Nancy Rosen & Company, Inc. (248) 540-3197 nancyr@showspan.com
Show Producer:
Mike Wilbraham - ShowSpan, Inc. (616) 447-2860
MEDIA NOTE: Releases and photos of products or services from the show can be e-mailed to you or are available at our Web site. Contact Nancy Rosen (248) 540-3197 or nancyr@showspan.com