Paper Offering Free Home Show Tickets

The Paper of Montgomery County once again has free tickets to give away for the 2025 Indianapolis Home Show which runs from Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center.

All you have to do to win tickets (valued at $15 each) is either send us a selfie of you and our front page (Print or Online Edition) or drop by our office at 127 E. Main St. and let Jacob take your picture!

If you send us a selfie, email it to [email protected] and be sure to include your name, where you live (city or town, not specific home address) and a little bit about yourself. Then all you have to do is wait and watch. If you see your smiling face in The Paper – you win!

But wait, as the TV guy says, that’s not all! If you come by our office – you don’t have to wait at all! Jacob will get your photo and then hand you free tickets. Yes, it’s that easy!

And what a year to win Home Show tickets! The Indianapolis Home Show returns for its 103^rd year! An Indiana tradition, the oldest home show in North America offers the latest in decorating, landscaping, construction and remodeling ideas. Visitors to the Indianapolis Home Show can talk to hundreds of home and décor experts for advice and explore thousands of the newest home products.

The opening day of the show is special because visitors can pay honor to all our heroes! All active and retired military, police and fire personnel get FREE ADMISSION for the day, plus FREE PARKING at the State Fairgrounds. Just bring a valid ID, and come enjoy the Home Show on opening day!

And on Sunday, Jan. 19, the Home Show, as a thank you to those who help teach our little ones, is giving teachers and school staff FREE ADMISSION. Just bring a valid ID!

The show opens at 10 a.m. each day and on Monday through Wednesday closes at 7 p.m. Closing time for Thursday through Saturday is 8 p.m. and Sundays wrap up at 5 p.m.

Regular admission prices are $15 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

The following are some of the special features at this year’s show.

Centerpiece Home

Davis Homes is the builder of this year’s Centerpiece Home, a structure built entirely inside the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! This year, Davis Homes showcases its two-story Sutcliffe Deluxe Craftsman.     

Davis Homes, a local, family owned builder, is currently building in more than 20 Davis communities and custom communities in Marion County, along with building On Your Lot Custom Homes throughout Central Indiana. The Centerpiece Home interior is designed by Greg Riley and Ann Walker from Model Home Interiors. Landscaping comes courtesy of Precision Outdoors based out of Indianapolis.

Good Bones

Mina Starsiak Hawk is Committed to “Good Bones” in Indianapolis and Beyond

With her keen real estate acumen and strong sense of purpose, Mina Starsiak Hawk is dedicated to the art and the business of saving old homes. Mina co-founded the home renovation company Two Chicks and a Hammer with her mother in the late 2000s, with the goal of revitalizing Indianapolis one property at a time. She then became the star of the hit HGTV network show Good Bones, currently in its ninth season. With dozens of homes rehabbed and more than 13 million viewers per season, the show is one of the network’s most successful series, and generated the spinoff show Good Bones: Risky Business. Mina will be on stage on Saturday, Jan. 18.

100 Day Dream Home

HGTV’s Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt Build Homes in 100 Days

Custom home designers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt create, build and completely personalize a home from the ground-up for their clients in only 100 days in HGTV’s “100 Day Dream Home.” Mika is a realtor and Brian is a developer. Together, this husband-and-wife team make dream homes come true, helping clients design and build the perfect house in the perfect location. Catch Mika and Brian at the Home Show on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26!

NEW THIS YEAR:

Cooking Stage with Food Demos and More

For the first time, the Home Show will feature a cooking stage Monday-Friday of the show. Chef Ross Katz, owner of RHB Resources, a chef centric consulting and management company dedicated to advancing the culinary scene through education and implementation, will be onsite along with Chef Michael Gomez of Indy’s own Gomez BBQ, demoing delicious recipes. There will also be a Traeger Grill giveaway tied to the cooking stage – stay tuned for more details!

Nina Klemm Debuts “House of Sleek” Furniture and Designs

Interior designer Nina Klemm, known from Bravo’s Flipping Exes, merges her expertise in design, real estate, and fashion with her brand, Sleek by Nina K. Specializing in home staging, styling, and custom transformations, Nina’s latest work highlights modern trends in interior design. She’s also expanded her brand with House of Sleek (@shophouseofsleek), an Indianapolis-based furniture boutique, to offer curated, high-quality pieces that elevate her designs. Check out Nina’s custom designer room at the Expo Hall and discover the perfect blend of sleek style and luxurious furniture.

Backyard Retreat by Millers Mini Barns

Head to the West Pavilion to enter a Backyard Retreat, courtesy of Millers Mini Barns. It’s the perfect place to gather design and décor inspiration for your outdoor spaces – complete with an A-Frame Cabin designed by Jamie Markley and a Pool House designed by Nancy Riesterer.

Sip Back and Relax at the Wine Bar

The Wine Bar by Booher Remodeling and PRP Wine International is the place to wine down. Featuring an open concept in the West Pavilion, the Wine Bar has a variety of wines for Home Show attendees to treat their taste buds.

Expert Advice on the Precision Outdoors Living Stage

Check out all the Home Show stage presentations on the Precision Outdoors Living Stage in the West Pavilion, designed and constructed by Precision Outdoors. A local landscaping company servicing the Indianapolis area for almost two decades, Precision Outdoors offers everything to build your outdoor dream space.

The Marketplace Offers Boutique Shopping Experience

At the Marketplace, Home Show attendees can find everything from affordable furniture to unique knick knacks you won’t see anywhere else! Check out this boutique shopping experience – with everything from curated home décor and furniture to clothing, gift items and accessories. Take your next step in everything home décor, located in the Expo Hall.