TABA HOME & GARDEN SHOW
The Temple Area Builders Association’s Annual Home and Garden Show begins this weekend to give Central Texans a look at a wide variety of new products and innovations in homebuilding, remodeling, and gardening.
The event will take place at the Cadence Bank Center on the last weekend in February with the show hours listed below. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door - $7 for adults and children 5 and under are FREE!
Friday, Feb. 21st – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22nd – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 23rd – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The TABA Home and Garden show is the association’s largest event, showcasing thousands of square feet of the latest products and services. The show provides a fun environment where attendees can network with builders, remodeling specialists, contractors, landscapers, architects, and hundreds of craftsmen and suppliers.
Exhibitors will showcase appliances, cabinetry, HVAC products, windows, pools, home accents and more.
Brad Wyrick, the 2025 President of the Temple Area Builders Association, proudly announced another remarkable year for the Home and Garden Show hosted by the Temple Area Homebuilders. He stated, “It is with great enthusiasm that we get to showcase local businesses and address the diverse needs of our vibrant community. We sincerely thank our exhibitors for their participation, our sponsors for their invaluable support, the dedicated team behind the scenes, and our community members for their unwavering attendance year after year.”
The popular Kids Zone, located in the Exposition Building on Saturday and Sunday,
will feature different exhibitors offering engaging activities that challenge children and parents intellectually and creatively. This year the show will showcase brand new additions never seen before including a touch-a-truck event, educational seminars and panelists in the Assembly Hall (please see page 11 for
details), pony rides and petting zoo, as well as Rescue Magazine’s mini-pet extravaganza and one-day exhibitors on Saturday in the Assembly Hall. And last but certainly not least, TABA has paired up with SPJST to bring back the ever so popular Car Show located in the Exposition Building during show hours. Come Join the Fun –It’s a Fabulous Show for Everyone!
NOTE FROM OUR SHOW COORDINATOR
On behalf of the 2025 Committee, greetings and a warm welcome to the 2025 TABA Home & Garden Show! Our highly anticipated annual event is all set to provide you with an exciting and informative experience. As the Executive Officer of the Temple Area Builders Association, I am delighted to introduce a mix of new and returning exhibitors who will showcase their latest and greatest products and services.
We have plenty of things planned for the whole family, including the return of our Kids Zone for your little ones to enjoy. For parents, we have a wide variety of exhibits and over 125+ exhibitors, including SPJST’s Car Show, where you can admire some of the most
beautiful and iconic cars. Whether you’re looking to update your home, revamp your garden, or simply add a touch of elegance to your living space, our show has everything you need to turn your vision into a stunning reality. So come on down and experience the excitement of home and gardening like never before!
I would like to express my gratitude to all our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting this event and making it possible. We look forward to seeing you at the Home & Garden Show and hope you have a wonderful time!
Sydney Cable
Executive Officer - Temple Area Builders Assn.
TABA 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Brad Wyrick
Sandor Homes
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ryan Waldron
Omega Builders
SECRETARY
John Christopher
Flintrock Builders
TREASURER
Jason Collier
Extraco Banks
PAST PRESIDENT
Megan Kiella
Kiella Homebuilders
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sydney Cable
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Michael Smith
DIRECTORS
Juli Bryan Partner, Baird Crews
Branan Walker
Lengefeld Lumber
Joshua Welch
Welch Land Development
BJ Little
Turley Associates, Inc.
Alex Bass
Orchard Valley Homes
Brandon Whatley
Brandon Whatley Homes
COMMITTEE
Shane Wood – Chair
Nicole Deviney – Co-Chair
BJ Little
Taylor Koenning
Paige Neal
Branan Walker
Brandon Whatley
Jared Bryan
Jewelya Stafford
Marty Janczak
HOME & GARDEN SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSORS
Bell County Flooring
Brandon Whatley Homes
KWTX
LP Building Solutions
Paysse Insurance
SPJST
Tanner Roofing
TDT
TICKET SPONSOR
SWBC Mortgage -
The Jimmy Alexander Team
EVENT DINNER SPONSOR
Lengefeld Lumber
EVENT BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Sparta Crane and Construction
PREVIEW PARTY SPONSORS
All County Surveying
Bell Contractors
Carothers Executive Homes
Centraland Title
Clark Associates
Extraco Banks
Flintrock Builders
Kiella Homebuilders
Monteith Title
Omega Builders
Orchard Valley Homes
Turley Associates, Inc.
VeraBank
Welch Development
BANNER SPONSOR
Door Renew
Extraco Banks
First United Bank
Flintrock Builders
James Hardie
Maverick Insurance & Warranties
McCoy’s
Re/Max Temple-Belton
Solomons Signature Homes
Technique Flooring & Restoration
Texas Bright Ideas
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Publishing Dates
March 30 • May 25 • July 27 • September 28 • November 27
The magazine will feature ParadeTM homes built by local homebuilders. Each home listed will have an exterior photo, home description, and floor plan. A map will show the location of each home along with the homebuilder’s name and the home address for easy navigating.
Included in the magazine are advertisements from builders, realtors, a variety of service providers, retailers and area craftsmen showcasing their products.
The 2025 Parade of HomesTM will provide information regarding ParadeTM dates, times, ticket pricing and purchasing locations.
2025 Home & Garden Show Booth Directory
2025 Home & Garden Show
SHOW HOURS:
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
6 P.M. TO 9 P.M.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
SHOW TICKETS: ADULTS
2025 Home & Garden Show Booth Directory
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & PANELISTS
SATURDAY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Growing and Cooking Microgreens
Join Doree Collins from the Un-Included Club & Cultivate Academy - CTX to explore the benefits of microgreens! Learn how to grow these nutrient-packed greens at home and easily add them to your meals. Whether you’re a gardener or a health-conscious cook, this session will provide hands-on tips and expert insights to help you cultivate and enjoy fresh microgreens year-round.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Protecting Local Wildlife & Habitats: Conservation in Central Texas
Join Heather Dykstra from the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) to learn how the county’s Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) protects endangered species and balances conservation with development. Discover the habitat preserves WCCF manages, the unique wildlife that call them home, and how you can get involved. Learn about the Leave No Trace training and more!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Keys to Homeownership: Navigating the Market in 2025
Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but the right knowledge make all the difference! Join industry professionals and builders as they break down the home buying, lending, and closing processes in today’s market. Learn what to expect at every step, from securing financing to finalizing your purchase, and get expert tips on making smart decisions along the way.
Full y Licensed Heating and Cooling Experts
Protecting yourself from winter ’s cold or summer ’s heat is essential, especially with Texas’s ever-changing weather. Our experts at Temple Heat & Air are fully licensed and ready to replace your old unit with a brand-new one.
BECOME A TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST
Are you curious about nature? Want to help with local conservation efforts? Ready to volunteer?
Classes are Tuesdays and 2 Saturdays March 18 - June 3rd
SPJST
The Temple Area Builders Association is excited to announce its collaboration with SPJST for the 22nd annual Home and Garden Car Show! The 2025 SPJST Car Show welcomes vehicles of all makes, models, and years. The public will be asked to vote for their favorite cars in special “People’s Choice” awards, while judges will select the Top 20 vehicles, to be announced during the awards presentations at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23. Adding to the festivities, a musical trio featuring Jerry Haisler, Brandi Clarke, and Billy Pitts will entertain the crowd starting at 12:30 p.m. prior to the awards presentation on Sunday.
As customary, the event will showcase stunning cars from the Temple, Belton, Killeen, and surrounding Central Texas areas
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CAR SHOW
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– recognized as a hub for classic cars. If you own a car worth displaying, it’s not too late to join the show! Enter online at spjst.org/car-show; call Melanie at SPJST at 254-534-0807; or email melaniez@spjst.com. Space is limited, so please let us know if you’d like to join the show. All cars will be located inside the Exposition Building on the west side of Cadence Bank Center, with move-in scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m.
Take a moment to discover more about SPJST and its significant impact throughout Texas — and make sure to visit the Exposition Building during show hours!
SPJST’s mission revolves around “Insuring and Enriching Lives,” with a vision to provide financial security, foster a wholesome family environment, and uphold cherished Czech traditions.
Celebrating its 128th year in 2025, SPJST, a fraternal benefit society, was founded in La Grange, Texas, by fearless pioneers of Czech descent. With assets exceeding $273 million, SPJST ensures financial security through high-quality life insurance products, annuities, and IRAs.
SPJST actively promotes a family-oriented environment through local lodge and youth activities, charitable initiatives, and statewide programs, including a scholarship program, creative arts and talent showcase, and summer camping experiences. Annually, SPJST members contribute over 50,000 service hours and donate more than $250,000 to deserving community organizations.
Since 1897, SPJST has established itself as a proactive, nonsectarian fraternal organization, recognized by the Fraternal Alliance of Texas and the American Fraternal Alliance. With approximately 38,000 members in 65 lodges in Texas, SPJST members extend the organization’s values to their communities, embodying a tradition of helping people take care of their families.
For additional information about SPJST, visit spjst.org, call 254-773-1575, or stop by the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Downtown Temple. The show promises to be a spectacular display of classic cars and a celebration of SPJST’s rich heritage and ongoing contributions to the community.
