Tanya Memme

Tanya is the host “Sell This House” on A&E which is now in its sixth season! Using real-life experiences, Tanya gives expert advice on how to stage your house on a budget and sell it faster, especially in a tough real estate market.

Tanya can also be seen hosting segments for “Hollywood 411” on the TV GUIDE network, as well as “Entertainment Tonight Canada,” the highest rated entertainment news program in Canada, airing nightly on national TV. Along with “Sell This House” and “ET Canada”, she is the spokesperson for Direct Buy and Renuzit Triscents as well as World Vision Canada, one of the largest non profit organizations to help aid world hunger and educate people on the severity of Human Trafficking.

Aside from her busy schedule, Tanya loves to nourish one of her life’s purposes by giving empowering motivational speeches to parents and teens. Memme expresses her key life philosophies by which she lives, creating abundance, success and happiness.  At the same time has a sassy and open book manner, showing her own vulnerabilities, shares her ups and downs and embarrassing moments, stressing the importance of integrity, positive thinking and healthy living.


Tonic Sol-Fa

Tonic Sol-fa’s original songs, arrangements and albums have won numerous contemporary a cappella awards for best pop album, gospel song and Christmas original, have been featured on television and in movies and have garnered positive national reviews.

TSF performs approximately 150 concerts each year across 48 states to a combined audience of 250,000+.
The guys, Jared, Shaun, Mark, & Greg, have released 6 CDs, sold 1,000,000+ albums and have toured nationally/internationally for 12 years.

Tonic Sol-fa independently produces an annual, sold-out 20 city holiday tour in the Midwest as well as spring and summer concert tours throughout the U.S. Their own public television Christmas special will air from 2008 to 2010 across the U.S.

National appearances include: Newsweek and MediaStyle magazines, NBC’s Today Show, A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, Steve & DC (nationally syndicated radio show) and many others.


Cheryl Karpen author of “Eat Your Peas”

Living life with compassion and conviction is not just something Cheryl talks about. It is, simply, the all-out way she lives. Which is why Cheryl’s entrepreneurial credentials stretch from the New York fashion industry to her award-winning tandem stores on Main Street in Anoka, Minnesota and of course her famous book series “Eat Your Peas” which has brought smiles, joy, and inspiration to the hearts of readers around the world.

Altru Health System

Altru Health System, the presenting sponsor of the Grand Forks Women’s Show, will be hosting several demonstrations and presentations involving a variety of areas concerning women’s health.  Everything from keeping your heart healthy to free cholesterol checks and many other health screenings will be provided for any women who attends the show.


Happy Harry’s 100 Wines of the World

Welcome to Grand Forks newest and biggest wine tasting ever!  Welcome to Happy Harry’s 100 Wines of the World at the Grand Forks Women’s Show.
 
Join us for the first-ever Happy Harry’s 100 Wines of the World tasting event featured at the Grand Forks Women’s Show.  This will be an incredible opportunity to try wines from around the world, including wines from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, California, Washington, Oregon, Chile, South Africa, Greece, Austria,  Argentina, Germany, Japan, and Hungary.  Expand your wine knowledge!
 
Winery representatives will be on-hand to answer questions and wine tasting participants will be eligible for a variety of door prizes.  
 
Tasting will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  All wines tasted will be specially priced for the day of the event only and available for purchase on-site or to pre-order and pick up at Happy Harry’s.
 
Check back often to get details on VIP Food and Wine Pairing tasting will be hosted by Happy Harry's at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Menu, wines and ticket details will be added soon.

Columbia Mall Fashion Show

Check out the latest fall and winter fashions for all ages of women from Columbia Mall stores and other area shops and boutiques. Everything from jeans and cool tees to holiday party dresses and even bridal wear.

Sterling Optical Eyewear Show

Eyewear can be just as big of a fashion statement as the clothes you wear.  Learn the latest style perfect for you face shape, hairstyle, and personality with eyewear experts from Sterling Optical.

Still Fighting It

You’ve probably heard Still Fighting It playing at Suite 49, Blue Moose, Sanders, the Ralph Englestad Arena, and other Grand Cities hot spots. SFI plays popular covers for audiences of all ages from groups like Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Tom Petty, and Billy Joel, plus many other favorites from the 70's through now.

Linda Conneran with Jenny Craig

In December 2006, Linda Conneran weighed 308 pounds. Eighteen months and 164 shed pounds later, she was asked to wear a bikini and be photographed by People magazine? “No way — not at my age,” she said. Capris are as far as I’ll go.” But she’s always camera shy. Linda’s one of the featured women in a 30-minute Jenny Craig infomercial that recently began airing nationally. Her weight loss success story is inspirational and motivating, and she is at the Grand Forks Women’s Show to share her story and encourage other area women that they can achieve their weight loss goals just like she did with help from Jenny Craig.

Shea’s Nursery & Landscaping

Shea's Nursery started back in 1979, giving the Grand Cities over 20 years experience serving customers. They have many lawn and garden tips and tricks to help make your yard the most beautiful on the block as well as get it ready for the fall and winter season.