April 10-12, 2026
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Blog & Social
Holiday Baking Tips for the first-time baker
Some say baking is more of a science than an art. But holiday baking doesn't have to be scary - even if you are a first time baker. From taking things slow to double checking your measurements, there are a lot of easy things you can do to increase your chances for success.
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Preserving Pumpkin: tips to help keep your Halloween Pumpkin fresh
Want to avoid pumpkin rot this Halloween season? There are a few tricks you can try in your efforts at preserving pumpkin for the big, scary night.
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DIY Fall Design Trends for Your Front Porch
Decorating your perfect fall porch does not have to be a hassle! Check out some easy fall decorating tips to make your porch fall ready.
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Looking to Hire a Contractor? What You Should Know
Home Renovations are a costly undertaking and it's vital to ensure you are protecting yourself and your largest asset when you hire a contractor. Check out some of these considerations before you begin the work.
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What you need to know if you are considering building a pool
If you're considering building a pool, it's important to understand all of the considerations and implications of that decision for you and your home. Read about what you should know before you build.
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LEVEL UP: PICNIC CHIC
Raleigh's love of sunshine and fresh air has ignited a new passion for creating luxurious and stylish picnics. Discover how to curate your own and become a picnic pro with these tips and tricks!
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DARREN KEEFE DROPS A DOZEN DIY-isms
We're excited to welcome master carpenter Darren Keefe from HGTV's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to the show! Learn more about this "dancing carpenter's" top DIY tips and tricks.
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Great Expectations: What's Shifted, What's Same at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
Learn what to expect at this years show - from local experts you can visit to shop, compare & save to new safety measures in place to make your visit successful!
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TOP 5 THINGS TO DO AND SEE AT THE SHOW
Thinking about attending this year's show and not sure where to start? Check out our top 5 things to do and see at this year's Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show!
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RECHARGE YOUR PHYSICAL (& MENTAL) SPACE WITH PAINT
Check out this fun guide to colors and how they affect your mood to get your next painting project just right!
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From the Veggie Patch: Harvesting Your Cauliflower
New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.
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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes
Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.
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Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round
Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home
Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!
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Making Fido Happy at Home
Sit Means Sit Dog Training shares how homeowners can make sure dogs are friendly and feel safe in the home.
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Top Five Features at the 2020 Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is gearing up to run April 3-5, and we want you to get the best experience out of your visit. Get excited, get ready and plan your weekend with our Top-5 guide for how to get the best out the show! https://raleighfairgroundshomeandgardenshow.com/show-features
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Bunk Bed Build-A-Thon in Support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Read about our charity partner, Sleep In Heavenly Peace and the Bunk Bed Build-a-thon at this year’s show.
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Exhibitor Spotlight: Mabry's Electrical Service, Inc.
This week we shine our Exhibitor Spotlight on Johnnie Mabry and the team from Maybry's Electrical Services.
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Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts
Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).
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Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started
No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.
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