The Salt Lake Fall Home Show takes over the Mountain America Expo Center on Friday, Oct. 9, bringing three days of home-improvement vendors, live TV personalities and hands-on activities to Sandy.

Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill and Ryan Eldridge of Magnolia Network's Maine Cabin Masters headline the weekend. The trio will appear on the Design Stage on Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m., sharing renovation tips and behind-the-scenes stories, Fox 13 reported. Audience questions will follow each session.

Hundreds of exhibitors will fill the expo center at 9575 South State Street, covering remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping, flooring, windows, décor and outdoor living.

Friday hours run 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with doors opening three hours earlier than last year. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On the show floor

The show includes several interactive stops. Hidden Doors leads visitors through a secret passageway to a fall-themed Dirty Soda Bar called Autumn Pours. The Woodland Weekend Retreat offers a cabin-inspired setting with campfire activities. A Build A Home Scavenger Hunt sends attendees searching for eight pieces across the floor, with $75-plus prizes announced daily.

More than 50 young entrepreneurs will sell handmade products at Bright Beginnings by Kids Market.

Artisan Alley features handcrafted goods from local makers. The Fall Show Puppy Bowl puts adoptable puppies in BYU and Utah jerseys.

Landscape designer Emily Brooks Wayment of EBW Design presents "What Great Gardens Do Before Winter" on the Design Stage on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m., according to KUTV. Other local experts will cover remodeling, organization and home safety throughout the weekend.

Tickets and free admission

Adult tickets (ages 13 and older) cost $10 online or $12 at the door. Seniors 55 and older pay $9. A four-pack runs $36. Children 12 and under get in free.

New this year, Hero Day and Teacher Day span all three days instead of a single designated day. Veterans, active and retired military members, frontline workers including fire, police and health care staff, and teachers and teacher aides receive free admission for themselves and one companion with valid ID.

Tickets and the full schedule are available at SaltLakeFallHomeShow.com.

Upcoming at the show

  • Friday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. — Maine Cabin Masters on the Design Stage
  • Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. — Maine Cabin Masters on the Design Stage
  • Saturday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. — Emily Brooks Wayment, "What Great Gardens Do Before Winter"
  • Sunday, Oct. 11 — Final day, doors close at 6 p.m.