Virginia Beach Perfect Venue for 2013 Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show

The annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show returns this week. Come out to the Virginia Beach Convention Center this weekend March 1, through March 3. Doors open at 10 AM each day and close 9 PM Friday and Saturday and 6 PM Sunday. Parking is free for all attendees. Admission tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for children ages six through 12 and children under the age of six get in for free. Seniors ages 62 or better, active duty military and retired military can receive $1 discounts.

When it comes to all things related to the home, this Virginia Beach event is a must-see. Find out how to increase the curb appeal of your home with tips from HGTV personality, John Gidding. Watch the Tiny Temptations Cake Competition with Food Network's Ron Ben-Israel. The Dreaming of Design Matchmaker Challenge features finalists who create rooms with the help of professional designers and Value City Furniture. Additionally, there will be many vendors looking to help homeowners solve their decorating dilemmas and homebuyers determine exactly what kind of home they want.

Stroll through carefully created outdoor living spaces designed by some of the area's finest landscapers. Get ideas to beautify any home by adding native plants and trees. Regional exhibitors present concepts and products that can maximize space and bring out each home's best qualities. There is so much to do here; residents can bring the whole gang for an afternoon of fun and learning. Visit Virginia Beach for the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show.