Visitors will be able to see the latest Although the past three years have new cars from Subaru, BMW, Cadillac, been difficult for local businesses, Knopp Chevrolet, Audi, Honda, and more. noted the companies at the show have “With hundreds of booths, the show has survived, and you have to feel pretty changed dramatically over the years,” good that they survived by taking care said Knopp. “Windows are much more of their customers. efficient.There are new building products, For a complete list of seminars and new decking products, new counter admission coupons, please visit surfaces, and appliances are much www.centraloregonshow.com. more efficient. Other trends include the computerization of appliances and the explosion of green products. “Solar has improved many times over since we started. Solar water heaters were unheard of, and now they are common place. The amount of home electronics has increased, and the automation of blinds and appliances is an everincreasing trend. New products are much more sophisticated and operated remotely. “Ninety percent of the exhibitors are local,” said Knopp. “We want people to shop locally as much as possible, and keep those dollars right here in Central Oregon.”
Friday - Sunday, May 4 - 6
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond
Friday: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults: $7; 55 and over: $6; 16 and younger: Free For more information and to get a $2 off admission coupon, visit www.coba.org, or call 541-389-1058.
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