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Celebrity Guests/Live Appearances


appearing on the ikea home stagE:

 

Jason Cameron of DIY NETWORK'S Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes


Jason is a licensed home improvement contractor and finish carpenter who currently hosts two popular shows on the DIY Network that have each aired more than 100 episodes. He has also enjoyed acting success and has appeared on Sex and the City, Guiding Light, and All My Children.      

Hear Jason's valuable tips, advice and stories at the Central Florida Home + Garden Show on the IKEA Home Stage: Friday @ 6pm; Saturday @ 12noon & 5pm; and Sunday @ 4pm.
 

 

 

   

Robert Bowden of Leu Gardens


Robert Bowden is the director of Leu Gardens and author of Florida Top Ten Garden Guide, and A Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening.

Robert will present on the IKEA Home Stage on Friday @ 3pm, Saturday @ 2pm, and Sunday @ 3pm.

 
   

Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel Gardening Columnist


Tom MacCubbin will share Spring gardening tips on the Ikea Home Stage on Sunday @ 11am.

 
   
 

 

APPEARING ON THE EDIBLE ORLANDO COOKING STAGE:

At New York Diner, guests enjoy authentic New York food like the delicious Reuben and all-day breakfast, as well as refreshing local craft beers. A Chef from the diner will be appearing on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage, Friday @ 11:30am.    

   
From the beer aficionado to the casual beer fan, patrons of World of Beer can enjoy the best beers on the planet and increase their beer knowledge! A chef from World of Beer will cook up some fun, Friday @ 3:30pm.  
   
James Beard Award nominees James and Julie Petrakis are the chef/owners of the critically-acclaimed The Ravenous Pig and the authors of The Ravenous Pig: Seasons of Florida cookbook. On the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage Saturday @ 11am.  

   
Executive Chef Greg Picard started his career with the Marriott Corporation more than 21 years ago and continues to create fabulous memories for Orlando World Center Marriott guests through cutting-edge culinary techniques in the Siro Urban Italian Kitchen. Learn from Chef Picard on Saturday @ 1:30pm.  

Chef Danny Otero, a Le Cordon Bleu Orlando grad with more than 20 years' of experience, is executive chef at Teak Neighborhood Grill and oversees culinary operations at RusTeak Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Appearing on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage, Saturday @ 2:30pm.
 

   
Gloria G isthe bi-lingual host of KQ103 FM’s afternoon drive show from 3-7 pm. Gloria makes an excellent Ecuadorian ceviche and invites everyone to join her for some fun and cooking Latino style! Appearing on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage, Saturday @ 3:30pm.  
   
 
Dun Chau, owner and executive chef of Sushi House Orlando, has taught the art of sushi to more than 1,700 fans in Orlando since 2005, and offers training through Sushi Chef Academy. See Chef Chau on Sunday @ 2:30pm.
 

   
A chef from Whole Foods Market will demonstrate dishes representing the grocery company's fresh offerings on Sunday at 1:30pm.  

 

 

   

Kevin Spencer is the restaurant chef at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops at Hilton Orlando, where he shares his passion for using local and organic foods in a progressive steakhouse environment. Appearing on the Edible Orlando Cooking Stage, Sunday @ 3:30pm.
           
          


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2013 Show
Highlights



Meet Jason Cameron of DIY Network's "Desperate Landscapes" and "Man Caves". He'll be presenting on the IKEA STAGE and signing autographs all three days of the show!
For inspiration and ideas, look no further than the FOUR designer rooms from the International Academy of Design & Technology.
Indulge at the EDIBLE ORLANDO COOKING STAGE where top chefs from your favorite local restuarants will be dishing up recipes and fun throughout the weekend.

Urban Pet Magazine, in association with Stanley Steemer will be hosting the PET PAVILION at the show! Find anything and everything for your furry friend... or even find that furry friend to bring to its forever home! Click here for more info.

See ICE AND FRUIT CARVING at its best! You won't believe what our spcial guest can make out of frozen water or veggies and fruits! Expect to be surprised!

Support the Children's Home Society of Florida by bidding on a celebrity-painted birdhouse! Check out all the options by strolling through an enchanting grove that displays the birdhouses.


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