Join us Saturday at 1:00 as Valerie Bertinelli takes the Main Stage for her Keynote.  Immediately following, don’t miss your chance to meet Valerie as she signs copies of her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul: Indulge Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share, at the Barnes & Noble Books Pavilion adjacent to the Stage (purchase your books at the Barnes & Noble Booth at the Expo).

When Valerie Bertinelli turned 60, she said “Enough already!” and ended her battle with the scale for good. She stopped counting calories. She stopped thinking of certain foods as good or bad. She quit saying no and began saying yes, finally learning how to enjoy the pure pleasure of being alive – starting in the kitchen. In short, she learned how to indulge. With this gorgeous cookbook, Valerie shares her secrets for indulging so we can start living our best, most fulfilling life too. Whether it’s splurging on fresh produce at the farmer’s market, cooking an extravagant steak dinner for one, or serving an ice cream sundae bar at a dinner party, this book is a reminder that indulging can take many shapes and forms.

Don’t miss Valerie Bertinelli Saturday at 1:00

We’ve scoured the globe to bring you hundreds of the very best Boutique Pop Up Shops. Uncover great finds including Jewelry, Accessories, Handmade Artisan Creations, Apparel, Active Wear, Couture Designs, Housewares, Home and Garden Designs and so much more!

Step into the Color Me Social Art Party DIY Pavilion and create your own design to take home from the Expo!  Projects include Canvas and Wine Glass Painting!

Wine Glass Painting – Come and add your personal touch to a wine glass. Unleash your creativity as you paint, decorate, and infuse it with your unique flair. Whether you use it to enjoy your favorite vintage or gift it to a wine enthusiast, this customized wine glass will showcase your artistic spirit, bringing a touch of individuality to your drinking moments.
SAT 10:15, 3:15 / SUN 11:15, 2:15

Guided Watercolor Canvas – Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolors with our guided canvas workshop, where creativity knows no bounds. Join our skilled instructor as they lead you through a step-by-step journey, unlocking the secrets of watercolor techniques. Discover the joy of blending hues and bringing your imagination to life on canvas, all in a relaxed and supportive environment. Unleash your artistic potential and create a masterpiece to cherish during this enriching and enjoyable workshop.
SAT 11:15 / SUN 12:15

Terracotta Planter – Transform a simple terra-cotta pot into a personalized masterpiece with your unique touch. Let your creativity flourish as you paint, decorate, and infuse it with your personality. Whether you use it to plant a vibrant flower or organize your pens, this customized pot will be a charming addition to your space, reflecting your individual style and adding a touch of nature or organization to your daily life.
SAT 2:15 / SUN 3:15

DIY Wooden Earring – Elevate your style by adding a personal touch to a pair of wooden earrings. Unleash your creativity as you paint, embellish, and infuse them with your unique flair. Whether you wear them as a fashion statement or gift them to a loved one, these customized wooden earrings will showcase your artistic spirit, bringing a touch of individuality to your jewelry collection
SAT 4:15 / SUN 4:15

Learn the tips and tricks from a professional sushi chef in this highly interactive workshop. Learn to prepare the perfect rice, select the fresh ingredients, and the art of rolling the sushi.

Handmade Accessories and Fashion, inspired by women from around the world, fusing together genius craft along with modern design approach to produce one of a kind designs.

Samples, Discounts and Great #Swag

Sit back and relax with a Complimentary Hair Makeover as expert stylists from Paul Mitchell create a new look at the Hair Makeover Stage.

Take part in a variety of Complimentary Baking, Cupcake, Cake Pop and Cake Decorating Workshops!

Anne Burrell, Star of Chef Wanted, Worst Cooks in America, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on Sunday at 1:00 on the Main Stage with the Keynote!

The most talented Beauty Professionals are ready to provide you with Glam Styling to get you Refreshed, Rejuvenated and Recharged!

The Sunshine Sunflower Studio team invites you to join them for Complimentary DIY Candle Bar Workshops and create your own Boho Wall Hanging! 

DIY Candle Bar: Learn about crafting your own candles. Use acrylic pens to decorate a metal candle tin in your choice of color, add your wick, then select your favorite scent to mix with all natural soy wax before hand pouring your very own candle. Allow your candle to cool while you enjoy the Expo, then pick it up on your way home! Sat & Sun 11:30, 12:30, 1:30

Boho Wall Hangings: Design your own trendy boho home decor for the perfect accent pieces or gallery wall. During this Make & Take Workshop, you will use acrylic paint to design the ceramic foundation for your unique wall hanging. Then, you will craft your own hanging tassels to match your home and attach them. Project will be finished with a cord to hang that is decorated with beads. All materials are included.  Sat & Sun 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30

Shop hundreds of booths featuring the very best in Beauty, Skincare, Hair Care, Lashes, Bath and Body Treatments and more!

Capture your memories from a super fun day at the Expo @ The Selfie Station at the Expo

View the latest Fall Fashions on the runway

Step into the Dillard’s Fashion & Beauty Pavilion, and Enjoy Complimentary Beauty Treatments, while you sample the most luxurious brands designed to help you look and feel your very best. Plus, shop the world’s most exclusive brands, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Tom Ford & Chanel, with designs created to help you #slay for the Summer!

Step into one of the many Beauty Pavilions, and Enjoy Complimentary Beauty Treatments, while you sample the most luxurious brands designed to help you look and feel your very best. Learn beauty secrets and top techniques from makeup artists, for your brows, skin, contouring and lips, and learn how to apply your faves for a flawless look.

We are spicing up the convention center with tons of Food Trucks, featuring Diverse Cuisines, from Tantalizing Tacos to Delectable Desserts, we’ve got it all.

Visit the Surfside Tea Pavilion and enjoy Sunshine in a Can! Taste Surfside Iced Tea & Lemonade + Vodka…don’t get it twisted, there are a lot of other iced teas out there.  Most of them are loaded with sugar and made with malt liquor.  Surfside Iced Tea is proudly made with Stateside Vodka, has 100 calories per can and is non-carbonated.  Because iced tea shouldn’t have bubbles.

Visit the Tanduay Rum Pavilion and enjoy Sampling Tastings! Since 1854, Tanduay Rum has been creating a spirit as intriguing in its silky smoothness and elegant flavor as the essence of the mysterious East. It remains one of Asia’s best-kept secrets and among the world’s most decorated spirits.

Visit the Cooking Stage featuring the best chefs from around the Valley as they present their Signature Dishes and share insider tips on how you can create your next memorable meal! The Cooking Stage feature chefs appearing every 30 minutes daily!

We’ve curated the best services and products designed to keep you on that self-love journey, with journals, coaches, aromatherapy, and authors, vision boards and more.

Stuck between a great idea and how to make it successful?  Our seminars provide the tools and motivation to take you from dreaming to doing.

Visit the Cake Arts Dessert Pavilion and enjoy a delicious variety of Complimentary Dessert Making Workshops!
Sat 11 / Sun 1130: Dipped Graduation Pretzels
Sat 12 / Sun 11:30: Truffle Making!
Sat 1 /Sun 12:30: 4th of July Chocolate Oreos
Sat 2 / Sun 2:30 Fathers Day Cupcakes
Sat 3 / Sun 3:30: Learn the Art of Chocolate Writing
Sat 4 / Sun: 4:30: Mothers Day Cupcakes

Indulge in Complimentary Mixology Workshops Presented by the experts at Liquid Caterers and enjoy the art of crafting exquisite Cocktails in captivating, hands-on workshops. Discover the secrets to preparing the perfect cocktail as you grace your very own station and delve into the fundamentals of mixology and relish in the intricate interplay of flavor profiles as you concoct a delectable drink, tailored to your distinct taste preferences.

By the event’s conclusion, you will have blossomed into a more poised and self-assured mixologist, empowered by your newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Discover the Art of Charcuterie: Join us for an immersive session where you’ll explore the intricacies of charcuterie board assembly and cheese pairing.  Learn to expertly pair premium cheeses with complementary accompaniments and learn the craft of adding stunning salami roses to elevate your charcuterie presentation.

Each participant will receive their own mini charcuterie board, pre-assembled, allowing for personalization with your own hand-crafted salami rose! Receive step-by-step guidance from Therese as you taste a variety of artisan cheeses, ensuring that you leave not only with newfound knowledge but also a delectable creation to enjoy.

SAT:  10:45, 11:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45
SUN:  11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45

Enjoy Complimentary Tastings @ the 3 Amigos Tequila Pavilion and enjoy Award Winning Premium Tequila made from 100% Blue Agave!

Become your own grill master as you learn from the experts at Cave Creek BBQ School!  Learn to make your own BBQ Rub and make your next BBQ your best BBQ!
SAT:  10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
SUN:  11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

Join the team from Cookie Brokers as they demonstrate how to work with royal icing.  Demonstration includes explanation of the different consistencies.  A hands-on work demonstration will show how to flood a cookie, how to complete wet on wet detail and will show how to detail a cookie after flood dries.

Saturday & Sunday:
11:15 – Basics of Flooding.  Royal Icing Consistency, how to create thick and runny icing to make borders and flood.
12:15 – Wet in Wet Flooding.  Learn how to mix different colors in your flood to create unique designs.
1:15 – Custom Wedding.  Make a wedding gown with and without separation and wedding ring.
2:15 – Pink Flamingo Bach.  Hot Pink Colors, Engagement Ring, Flamingo with feathers, Pineapple.
3:15 – Floral and Greenery.  Make Royal icing flowers and leaves using piping tips.

Join in the fun at the Cupcakes by Leanne Pavilion for a Flower Cupcake Demonstration and Make and Take.  Class participants will create a Hydrangea flower cupcake.

SAT:  10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
SUN:  11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00

Join us at the Creative Brush AZ Painting Make and Take Pavilion!  You will learn to create your own step by step painting of a cactus using acrylic on a pot or canvas!
SAT: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30
SUN: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

Experience the special foods of Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, France and more when you step into the international food pavilions of other countries and taste a wide variety of cuisine.