2026 Fresh Ideas Stage & NEW Culinary Stage Schedules

Head to the heart of the show for expert tips, hands-on demos, and inspiring presentations. From celebrity guests to local talent, gardening pros to DIY ideas—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Fresh Ideas & our NEW Culinary Cooking Stage—check out the schedule below!

FRIDAY JULY 31st

1:00p	Get inspired by Brain Coach Dr. Sunita Punjabi as she takes the FRESH IDEAS STAGE to share practical tips for a healthier, sharper mind.
2:00p	Eat fresh, feel great! Catch Sherry with Gardopia Gardens live on our CULINARY STAGE for a healthy cooking demonstration packed with fresh ingredients, simple recipes, and tips for bringing more nutritious meals into your everyday routine.
3:00p	Get inspired with Hunter Heart from Staging with Heart on our FRESH IDEAS STAGE. Learn expert decorating tips and clever design ideas for enhancing both your indoor and outdoor living spaces. PSST - Did you know they are the geniuses behind the beautiful UIW Holiday Lights Special?
4:00p	See Houston native, Sloan Rinaldi of Netflix's Barbecue Showdown on the CULINARY STAGE to show you how to cook the BEST brisket!
5:00p	Come meet the Earth Angels from the Guardians of the Children San Antonio Chapter as they take the FRESH IDEAS STAGE. Hear about their mission and learn how you can get involved in making a meaningful difference within
6:00p	Don’t miss David Elder of Texas Eats on the CULINARY STAGE, where he’ll be cooking live while sharing behind-the-scenes secrets and his favorite food spots.

SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST

12:00p	Come meet the Earth Angels from the Guardians of the Children San Antonio Chapter as they take the FRESH IDEAS STAGE. Hear about their mission and learn how you can get involved in making a meaningful difference within
1:00p	See Houston native, Sloan Rinaldi of Netflix's Barbecue Showdown on the CULINARY STAGE to show you how to cook the BEST brisket!
2:00p	Learn how to reduce next year’s high property taxes with property tax exemptions through the San Antonio Tax Assessor’s Office live on our FRESH IDEAS STAGE
3:00p	Don’t miss David Elder of Texas Eats on the CULINARY STAGE, where he’ll be cooking live while sharing behind-the-scenes secrets and his favorite food spots.
4:00p	Join Stephen Lucke from Gardopia Gardens on the FRESH IDEAS STAGE to discover practical urban farming techniques and expert gardening advice.
6:00p	San Antonio is known for a lot of things: the Spurs, our rich culture, incredible food, and our undeniable love of car washes and storage units. But let's be honest, we're also known for water that's harder than an armadillo shell!Join water softener expert Leo from Kinetico live on the Fresh Ideas Stage as he shares practical tips, insights, and solutions for tackling hard water in South Texas.

SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND

12:00p	Get inspired by Brain Coach Dr. Sunita Punjabi as she takes the FRESH IDEAS STAGE to share practical tips for a healthier, sharper mind.
2:00p	Come meet the Earth Angels from the Guardians of the Children San Antonio Chapter as they take the FRESH IDEAS STAGE. Hear about their mission and learn how you can get involved in making a meaningful difference within
3:00p	Join Austyn with Austyntatious Kitchen live on our Culinary Stage as she breaks down the art of building beautiful, crowd-pleasing charcuterie boards that anyone can create at home. Come hungry for inspiration!