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JEFFERSON CITY -- The Firley YMCA transformed into a home-builders dream Friday.

It was for the 12th annual Home Builders Association's Home Show.

Visitors will get to look at more than 120 exhibits which showcase the latest innovations for all aspects of the home, both inside and out.

They'll get to see new ideas for remodeling and building, along with how they can become more energy efficient.

"It's an opportunity for the vendors to come out here and for the folks to come out to one stop show,” Home Show chairman Jeff Hoelscher said. “They'll get to see some of the new products coming out, some of the new ideas and trends, whether they're building a new home or remodeling from the ground up."

The home show also will have seminars which range from energy saving ideas and financing to entertaining outdoors and home security.

The event is kid friendly, children can participate in bird house workshops.

The show is Friday 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. To 6p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m.

Admission is $2.50 and children are free.

Weekend passes are $5 on Friday and $4 on Saturday.