This year, I’ve been making more of an effort to attend home tours and home shows across the state. They are usually fairly inexpensive, if not free, and provide a wealth of inspiration! Already this year, I’ve visited the New Bern Historic Homes & Gardens Tour, the Herring Hulse House, and the spring Southern Ideal Home Show. And in a few weeks, I’m excited to be headed to the fall Southern Ideal Home Show!
The Southern Ideal Home Show in Raleigh, NC is the Triangle’s largest home and garden event. The fall show will be September 25-27 at the NC State Fairgrounds and will feature over 300 top area professionals in home and garden.
Guests are encouraged to come with their to-do lists as this year’s show will feature more ideas and solutions than ever before. The show will spotlight what’s trending in building and home improvement, living green, kitchen and bath, outdoor living, interior decorating and more. The Home Show will also showcase the second annual Brews & Bites, where guests will enjoy locally-crafted beers with savory foods created by top chefs and businesses in the Triangle.
This year’s special guest is Hilary Farr from HGTV’s Love It or List It. The show has been filmed in Canada for several years, but has been in production on 26 episodes in Raleigh since last fall. It’s the first time the show has been filmed outside its home base of Toronto.
Hilary will be sharing her design expertise, tips and tricks at two Q&A sessions at the fall show.
Tickets are available online and at the door for $9, and children under 15 are free with a paying adult. Friday is 55+ Day (tickets are $7 for anyone 55 and older) and Hero Day (free admission for those with active and valid military, police, fire or EMT identification). Parking is available and free of cost.
But wait! I have some good news! You don’t have to buy a ticket because I’m partnering with the Southern Ideal Home Show to give away 2 free passes, good for any time September 25-27. Who knows…we might just bump into each other!
Official rules: Simply follow the instructions below to enter. This giveaway will run until Sunday, September 13th at 11:59 pm. The winner will be announced Monday, September 14th.
Note: To enter, you must be sure that you can attend the Southern Ideal Home Show in Raleigh, NC on September 25-27, 2015. Good luck!
I want to go!