Builders' Show kicks off today

Even with a new location and fewer vendors, the annual event still gives back to community

By Brandon Stoneburg

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Kevin Russo, left, and Nate Herr, right, prepare the display booth for Re-Bath bathroom remodeling on Tuesday morning at the North Hanover Mall. The 62nd annual Builders Home and Garden Show will be this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, at the North Hanover Mall during mall hours. (Shane Dunlap - The Evening Sun)

Roger Sears, of Hanover, and owner of Songbird Ponds landscaping, transports stone for his patio display in the North Hanover Mall for the 62nd annual Builders Home and Garden Show on Tuesday. (Shane Dunlap - The Evening Sun)

The 62nd annual Hanover Builders' Show is set to kick off today at its new location The North Hanover Mall.

The recent venue switch has raised some vendor's eyebrows, but others see the change as a chance to share their trade with a more diverse group of local homeowners and to continue giving back to the community.

George Hubbard, event organizer from the Exchange Club, explained the new changes and how they could possibly present a few challenges.

The vendors can only set up before the mall opens, which doesn't allow for much time to set up elaborate displays.

Because of the new regulations, some had to buy new displays this year, including four-year vendor Holly Marshall, co-owner of The Beveled Ege Marble & Granite, Inc.

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Builders' Show kicks off today