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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Home & Garden Expo returns with every way to improve your home
Your home should tell the story of who you are, if you needed some guidance, the Bayfront Convention Center was the place to be. From the inside to the out, there was something to transform your house into a home. Why travel for vacation when you can take a trip to your very own backyard, patio or even basement? Over 150 vendors were at the Bayfront Convention Center to help homeowners find everything they need for their perfect upgrade. Meteorologist Tom Atkins speaks at Erie Yacht Club seminar 'Our vendors have been very busy. I think there's a wide variety of things here small and large from full patios and backyards to just little projects,' said Ed Snyder, general manager of the Bayfront Convention Center. The Home and Garden Expo is one of their biggest consumer shows of the year. It came in a timely manner as we arrive at the spring improvement season. Spectators could view all the latest technologies including new ways to power your home while saving money. Palmetto Solar is suggesting what they call groundbreaking alternative programs for discounted electricity by utilizing the grid. Spring is here and so is PennDOT construction season in NWPA 'A lot of people are just sick and tired of paying for the upfront cost of the solar program and people are just wanting to find different ways to decrease their electric bill. We're providing the opportunity for people to switch to solar without being able to up front all the costs,' said Lauren Lubarski, regional manager of Palmetto Solar. Consultants from a North Carolina-based clean energy company said although your home has to qualify for the program, it's important that you're confident in the companies you work with. 'Eight-panel minimum but realistically when we're looking at every house, every house is different. We are looking at sun sense, aesthetic sense, financial sense, there has to be immediate day one savings with full guaranteed protection,' Lubarski said. Those at the expo are also able to participate in classes with hands-on experience. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Some gardening seminars going on. We've been putting them on all weekend and this particular one is starting your vegetable plants so the students in this class will go ahead and actually put together some seedlings so that they can take them home and use them in their own garden,' said Lisa Rand, master gardener coordinator for Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Erie. The master gardeners are also raising awareness of invasive species such as the spotted lantern fly and Asian jumping worm. Rand invites those interested to attend their master gardener training. 'That's Penn State Extention's mission is getting information out to the people who need to use it in ways that they can use it,' she went on to say. Starocci makes history winning fifth NCAA D-I wrestling national championship Sunday was your last chance to get some new ideas for your home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Annual Boat & Fish Show docks at Erie's bayfront
Over 50 boats have been docked at the Bayfront Convention Center and are ready to be viewed. The annual Boat and Fishing show is taking place this weekend with nine regional dealers who have reeled in the best they have to offer. Jersey Mike's Subs Month of Giving returning this March From pontoons to pleasure crafts, a wide variety of boats are on display with over 20 brands. Spectators can also take part in other activities including learning how to fish from the experts Morgan Freeman coming to Chautauqua Institute this summer 'We have some seminars as well so you come down and learn about different areas where you can fish on Lake Erie and different techniques,' said Ed Snyder, general manager of the Bayfront Convention Center. 'It's the perfect time of year for the boat show, spring's almost here, everyone is tired of winter, thinking about getting back on the water so it's a great time to come down and see what we have.' The show takes place Friday until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cruise on down to the Bayfront for day one of the 2025 Erie Auto Show
Car enthusiasts are cruising to the Bayfront Convention Center for the Erie Auto Show. The auto show has once again made its way around the track and is making a pit stop at the Bayfront Convention Center. There are 21 dealers from around the region have come in clutch to showcase and display the best they have to offer. There's a wide variety of more than 100 shiny vehicles in all shapes, sizes and colors. Rev up those engines for the 2025 Erie Auto Show 'The Automotive Association of Erie County presents this,' said Ed Snyder, Bayfront Convention Center's general manager. 'First responders get in with a discount presented by Plyer on Friday and teachers and educators get in for free on Sunday presented by First Student.' New cars aren't the only selection at the show to fill up your tank. George Lions is keeping his tradition by showing off his popular antique and muscle display for those who are into the classics. 'The average consumer goes to about 1.5 dealerships when they purchase a vehicle. 1.5 dealerships or let's say if they go to more than that that could take several days or weeks in order to look at exactly what they want,' said Mark Winkler Jr., sales manager with Champion Ford Erie. Retiring Erie police officer receives recognition from housing authority And that's why Winkler Jr. looks forward to this event all year long. 'In the winter people go through they do a lot of their research on the Internet. This gives the ability to take a look in person at multiple different vehicle lines and see what's there to offer different colors that are available and also talk to some of the product experts that are here outside of the dealership setting where they typically would,' he added. After talking with dealers the must-see section in the back is the convention center which includes a complete inventory of their electric vehicles. 'There are some really cool EVs here and there's a really really nice Corvette so if you're into some new cars it's a cool thing to come out and see,' Snyder told us. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car-pe diem! Erie Auto Show returns to Bayfront Convention Center
Over 100 of today's hottest cars and trucks are rolling into the Bayfront Convention Center. The annual Erie Auto Show will begin Thursday at noon and will continue through Sunday. WQLN hosting watch party for new documentary celebrating Chautauqua Institution anniv. There will be 21 dealers from the region showing the best they have to offer, including the latest hybrid and EV technology. Each day of the auto show has a special theme. New Moonshine Miracle restaurant hosting grand opening this weekend 'First responders get in with a discount presented by Plyer on Friday and teachers and educators get in for free on Sunday presented by First Student,' said Ed Snyder, general manager of the Bayfront Convention Center. 'There's a lot of variety here so it's great to see the different vehicles next to each other and if you're in the market for a new car or if you just like cars it's a fun event to go out to.' There is free parking at the convention center as well as a free shuttle service every 30 minutes from Liberty Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
