Location:
Rock Financial Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. between Novi and Beck Road, Novi, Michigan

Dates:
February 25 - 28, 2010

Hours:

Thursday, February 25		2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, February 26		2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27		10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 28		10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Admission:

Adults $10

Children (6-14) $4

5 & under Free

Discount coupons for $2 off Thursday or Friday adult admission are available at show’s Web site and 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.NoviCottageShow.com Follow the show on Twitter http://twitter.com/novicottageshow and become a fan on Facebook http://NoviCottageShow.com/Facebook

Parking:
On site parking available for a fee

Overview:
Every aspect of cottage and lakefront living for cottage, lakefront property and vacation homeowners or those looking to buy, build or rent are on display at the third 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.

Special Features:
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.

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

Learn about cottage succession planning, kayak adventures and demonstrations, environmentally sensitive lake practices, bird watching, nature photography and other ways to enjoy your cottage more from the Cottage Living Stage experts.

See Michigan artists at the Whisper in the Woods fine art show presenting decorative and functional sculpture, photography, woodcarvings, watercolors and oil paintings for sale based on nature and wildlife.

Improve your digital photo skills through Pure Michigan’s Photography Classes taught by professional photographer Kimberli Bindschatel covering photo design and composition, tricks of the trade, digital photo boot camp and new horizons of photography (additional fee and advance registration required at www.NoviCottageShow.com).

Get informal advice and educational materials on shoreline construction projects and natural shoreline landscaping that benefit lake ecosystems and protect Michigan’s inland lakes from the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

Increase your outdoor living space with ideas from landscape displays of fireplaces, cooking options, patios, decks and gardening products.

Watch the handcrafted building of a lightweight, high performance wood-covered fiberglass custom boat by DreamCatcher BoatWorks of Grand Rapids, MI.

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.

Relax at the Cottage Living Center and work on a community puzzle, put a pin in our oversized Michigan map to show where your cottage is located or read a book selected from the 2010 Essential Cottage Reading List provided by Horizon Books of Traverse City

Vote for your favorite photo that depicts 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.

News & PR:
Nancy Rosen- Nancy Rosen & Company, Inc. (248) 540-3197 nancyr@showspan.com

Show Producer:
Mike Wilbraham - ShowSpan, Inc. (616) 447-2860