VACATION AT HOME:
NOVI BACKYARD, POOL & SPA SHOW RETURNS TO ROCK FINANCIAL SHOWPLACE IN MARCH

NOVI, MI – March 27, 2009 – Homeowners will find everything they need to create their dream vacation without ever leaving home at the Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show when it opens March 27 – 29 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

“You can turn your home into a vacation destination with the right pool, spa, hot tub and other backyard living amenities from our show,” said Mike Wilbraham, show producer of ShowSpan, Inc. “It’s a smart investment that will pay you back with great family memories and opportunities for quality time.”

Exhibits at the show will display products and services from the major outdoor living environment categories including inground and aboveground pools, spas, hot tub, swim spas, decks, patios, fencing, outdoor living spaces, patio furniture, outdoor court systems, patio enclosures, sunrooms and accessories.

Experts are available with tips and advice on purchasing, planning, maintenance, safety, exercise, health, financing and landscaping. Homeowners can get the information they need about buying a pool or spa at show exhibits.

The show is sponsored by the Michigan Pool & Spa Association, member of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP).

Rock Financial Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road in Novi. Show hours are from 3 – 9:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8; $4 for children 6-14 and children 5 and under admitted free. Discount coupons for $2 off adult admission on Friday and Sunday are available at participating Wendy’s restaurants. On site parking is available for a fee. For more information, visit www.NoviPoolShow.com or call (800) 328-6550.

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MEDIA NOTE: Releases and photos of products or services from the show can be e-mailed to you or are available at our Web site. Contact Nancy Rosen (248) 540-3197 or nancyr@showspan.com