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Olympia Master Builders' BIG Home & Remodel Show is Fun for the Whole Family

Forget whatever boring idea you have about just another trade show – the Olympia Master Builders’ BIG Home & Remodel Show is anything but that! Happening April 20-21, 2024, it’s a one-stop shop for everything your home needs, from landscaping and remodeling to garage doors and window replacements, plus a few treats for pampering yourself and tons of fun for the kids.

“From new builds and remodeling to energy-efficient improvements, there is so much good stuff to see and learn,” shares Ryan Betz, SVP/Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer with OlyFed, who has a booth at the BIG Home & Remodel Show each year. “Attending the event makes for a great day of fun and inspiration. You can connect with so many local experts and gain insight all in one place. We love connecting with new people and learning about the dreams and hopes for their future home and how we can help make those dreams a reality.”

Interact With Business Owners at Home Show in Lacey

We’ve all been there. You want or need to get something done to your home, but you just don’t know who to call. So, you go to Google and the options are overwhelming. You can drain days, even weeks, of your life just trying to contact people to get questions answered and estimates. Or, you could spend a few hours at the BIG Home & Remodel Show, and get everything you need at once while having fun!

“Attending the show allows the public to interact one-on-one with businesses all across our region, and often, with the business owners themselves,” says Jill Williams, Communications Director for Olympia Master Builders. “Many vendors will offer discounts, give bids on sites, and everyone walks away with a reusable bag full of goodies ranging from buckets and water bottles to candy – pretty much any other giveaway imaginable!”

Aside from freebies, the knowledge you gain will be priceless. Watch demos and learn about the latest in energy-efficient products that could reduce costs in your home. Don’t know if you should go hardwood or laminate? Ask! Wondering if you’ll add value to your home by removing a tub for a walk-in shower? Find out!

Ready to buy, build, or remodel and curious about loan options? Stop by the OlyFed booth!

“The Home Show is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our customers and community who are looking to buy, build or remodel their home,” shares Ryan.

“We’ve got more than a dozen different types of loan options to meet the specific needs of an individual or family. From construction and lot loans to purchase remodel and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) loans, OlyFed has a host of unique offerings that make your next house project possible. Even better, we have specific programs to help first-time buyers and households that earn less than 80% of median income in Thurston County.”

Moving? Check out moving companies too!

kid playing with legos

Family Fun at the BIG Home & Remodel Show

Sponsored by Olympia Overhead Doors and Lexar Homes of Centralia, the BIG Home & Remodel Show has a lot of fun going on as well as learning. Pamper yourself with skin care, signature scents and many other fun vendors. Check out the radio stations and casinos for giveaways. And when you get hungry, there will be plenty to eat! The food court will feature Kona Ice of Olympia, Heavenly Eats, Egg Roll Hut LLC, Aloha Acai & Coffee, Olympic Concessions and Catering, and Sweetlee’s Ice Cream (Sunday only). Don’t worry about the weather, Family Man Team is providing a large tent for the food court area!

Don’t miss the Kids’ Zone upstairs in the mezzanine! “The Kids’ Zone will include a Kids’ Workshop from Home Depot all weekend, a coloring contest, several fun activities from the Hands On Children’s Museum, and a ‘Building Station’ featuring a handful of fun STEM-related building activities,” shares Brianna Bedell, Event Director for the BIG Home & Remodel Show. LEGOS, kinetic sand, magnetic tiles, fort boards and a wind tunnel are just some of the fun activities throughout the weekend at this home show in Lacey – did we mention it was BIG?

The Olympia Master Builders is a trade association serving Thurston, Lewis, Gray Harbor, Mason and Pacific counties with a mission to support affording housing to all. “OMB does so much for our local community in terms of providing education and advocacy around affordable housing and the organization really does an amazing job of connecting reputable, professional and caring builders, contractors and lenders with consumers who are looking for a place to start when it comes to tackling their next home improvement project,” shares Ryan. “Their team of staff and members are truly looking out for the best interest of consumers, and they do a wonderful job of providing practical tools and resources that make your next project a safe and successful endeavor.”

Get your tickets to the BIG Home & Remodel Show today on the Olympia Master Builder’s website and get a $2 off coupon. Military receives a 50% discount all weekend and on Sunday, seniors get a 50% discount as well! Visitors receive a free reusable shopping bag while supplies last. Fill out a survey for a chance to win a Blackstone flat-top griddle grill. The home of your dreams is waiting for you – start turning your dreams into a reality at the BIG Home & Remodel Show.

Olympia Master Builders BIG Home & Remodel Show
April 20-21, 2024
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion
5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Adults: $7
Young Adult (13-18): $5
Military: $3.50 All Weekend
Seniors: $3.50 on Sunday

Children (12 & Under): Free