The Southern Women’s Show Returns To Orlando
It’s the 25th Anniversary of the Southern Women’s Show and this weekend you can pop along to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center to celebrate with some 500 exhibitors.
There’s a lot to see in a day visit to the popular show so wear some comfortable shoes as you enjoy a day that is all about you! Shopping is the name of the game and you can visit aisles and aisles of charming boutiques overflowing with unique items, gourmet treats and fabulous finds. One such find is Southern Gator Heritage Hides (see picture below) at Booth 1022 where Bette Bowen and Miranda Cady offer a unique selection of alligator skin handbags. You can see their products at www.southerngator.com
The Fashion and Entertainment Stage will feature appearances from The Bachelor’s Britt Nilsson, Jessa Duggar Seewald from 19 Kids and Counting as well as The Snow Sisters.
The show actually began yesterday and Britt Nilsson (pictured above left) took to the stage earlier today to reveal some of the secrets from the show and to share her experience of being a front runner on Chris Soule’s season of The Bachelor. Britt also appeared on the 11th season of the ABC dating show The Bachelorette but Kaitlyn Bristowe was selected as the next Bachelorette when the show introduced the twist of two bachelorettes for the first time. Britt can be seen again at 3pm on Saturday.
HGTV Design Star Anne Rue (pictured above) will also be at the show sharing her experiences from two hit reality TV shows. She will be dishing behind the scenes scoop from Season 8 of HGTV’s Design Star as well as her most recent experiences on the Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible.
The show also has several shows going on with perhaps the most popular being the “Burn Baby Burn” show featuring Central Florida Firefighters who will heat up the stage for charity at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. If fashion is your thing, then you can get inspired with shows from Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Orlando Fashion Productions at 11am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Saturday and at noon and 3pm on Sunday.
A powerful force with a dynamic presence is Michael O’Rourke (pictured above) who will share his experience of over 50 years in the beauty industry. Michael has a proprietary cutting system called “Angles in Motion” and he will be offering free haircuts on a first come, first served basis. Be warned, it certainly draws an audience!
You can also watch local restaurant chefs as they heat up the Cooking Stage with their favorite recipes while Florida Hospital for Women will be showcasing their latest services and facilities designed just for women.
The event is one huge celebration of 25 years of Food, Fashion and Fun and one that makes every day special for every woman who ventures along. Friday is Walgreens day while Saturday is Z88.3 FM Day where you get a relaxing massage in the Z88.3 Pamper Pavilion. Sunday is Mother Daughter Day sponsored by Florida Hospital for Women with family fun, entertainment and prizes throughout the day.
Show hours:
Friday and Saturday: 10am to 7pm, Sunday: 10am to 5pm.
Admission is $12. Seniors (55 yrs +) $10 Youth (6-12) $6 and Children under 6 are free.
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