(Salt Lake) Get a head start on the holidays at the 13th Annual Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show Friday, November 9th thru Sunday, November 11th at the South Towne Exposition Center. Set in a spectacular holiday wonderland, this premier gift show features arts & crafts, home décor, live family entertainment and gourmet food. With more than 425 exhibits, the event continues to be the largest holiday show in the area
http://www.familychristmasgiftshow.com.
Back by popular demand: Salt Lake Cooking for the Holidays - a gourmet food extravaganza showcasing top area chefs, restaurants and cooking schools. This is the perfect venue for foodies where culinary artists share recipes and special techniques to help you create delicious holiday fare. Your favorite radio personalities from FM 100.3 host this popular event. Don’t miss demonstrations by Sur La Table, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Carvers Steaks & Seafood and The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute of Salt Lake City.
Enjoy live family entertainment on Friday and Saturday, including performances by Vision Dance & Learning Center, C & C Ballet Academy, The Vocal Studio, Dance Academy and more. New to this year’s show is Charisma Studio, owned and operated by Tresa Anderson, mother of nationally recognized dancer Ryan Di Lello. Ryan and his wife Ashleigh made it to the top 20 on Season 6 of the FOX TV network dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. Current national ballroom champions from Charisma Studio are expected to perform at the event. (Complete Program Attached)
More things to see and do at the show:
Revel in the “Artist in Action” Village featuring artists demonstrating their skills and making one-of-a-kind gifts including wood carvings, fold art, stained glass, jewelry and more
Bring the kids for a picture with a real bearded Santa in authentic attire
See more than 200 brand new exhibits
Sample and buy gourmet and specialty foods
Enter to win a free shopping spree
The Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show is sponsored by Dillard’s and T-Mobile.
Hours:FridayNovember 9th10am-9pm
SaturdayNovember 10th10am-9pm
SundayNovember 11th10am-5pm
Tickets:Adults/Seniors/Juniors $10.00*
Children (13 & Under) FREE
*One Ticket Gets You In All 3 Days!
Discounts:$1.00 Discount Coupons are available at: .
Parking:Free parking at the South Towne Exposition Center
Cooking for the Holidays
Schedule of Live Demonstrations
Friday, November 9th Noon-5pm
12pKatie JohnsonBeehive Cheese CompanyJust Fondue It: Cheesy Christmas Appetizers
1pChef Carvers Steaks & SeafoodVineyard Halibut with White Wine Garlic Reduction
2pArt PollardAmano Artisan ChocolateIntroduction to Fine Chocolate
3pChef Romina RasmussenLes MadeleinesTarte Tatin and Puff Pastry Cookies
4pJessica McClearyMountain Town Olive OilIncorporating Quality Olive Oil for Flavor and Health
Saturday, November 10th Noon- 5pm
12pChef Brandon HowardLa CailleHoliday Soup and Appetizer Ideas for Entertaining
1pChef Nancy CarruthersThe Art Institute of Salt Lake City
CityAsian Cured Duck Breast served with Smoked Almonds
and Fig Jam with Apple Cider Reduction
2pChefThe Art Institute of Salt Lake City
CityFestive Fall Salad
3pArt PollardAmando Artisan ChocolateIntroduction to Fine Chocolate
4pJulie HillLayers Cake CompanyHoliday Cupcake Decorating Ideas
Sunday, November 11th Noon - 3pm
12pChef Lesli SommerdorfSur La TableSpiced Fruit Clafouti with Salted Caramel
1pArt PollardAmano Artisan ChocolateIntroduction to Fine Chocolate
2pChef Lesli SommerdorfSur La TableSpiced Fruit Clafouti with Salted Caramel
Entertainment Program for 2012 Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show
Friday, November 9th
NoonIntermountain Christian School Handbell Choir
1:00 pmIntermountain Christian School Vocal Ensemble
2:00 pmC&C Ballet Academy
3:00 pmCharisma Studio
4:00 pmThe Vocal Studio
5:00 pmDanceology
6:00 pmHot Shots Dance Studio
Saturday, November 10th
NoonDance Academy
1:00 pmVision Dance
2:00 pmUtah Artists School of Ballet
3:00 pmPower Plus Dance
4:00 pmPower Plus Dance
5:00 pmElite Dance Productions
6:00 pmCelebration/Quarter Notes
The Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show is produced by Showcase Events, Inc. proudly supporting American-based business for 30 years with proven success:
http://www.showcaseevents.org. Showcase Events also produces the Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show, Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival, Colorado Arts & Gourmet Food Show, Christmas in Seattle Gift & Gourmet Food Show, and Great Alaska Sportsman Show.
