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Who is Marketplace Events?
Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products, and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces more than 100 business-to-consumer and trade shows in North America including home, garden, sports & outdoor, regional trade, and holiday shows. The 100+ combined events, in 50-plus markets, currently attract 30,000 exhibitors, 2.5 million attendees and another 5 million unique web visitors annually.
MAKE A YEAR’S WORTH OF SALES IN ONE WEEKEND!
Meet your new customers at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show. Qualified homeowners attend the show annually seeking helpful advice, solutions and new products for their next renovation, décor or landscape project.
Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile experts and the latest trends to bring in customers who are ready to move ahead with their home improvement projects.
74% of homeowners attend the show with a project in mind. Their projects begin here!
2026 EXHIBITOR SPACE RATES
$16.99 per Sq/Ft
$149 Exhibitor Listing (Required)
$100 New Exhibitor Package (Required for New Exhibitors)
$250 per Corner (If Applicable)
$250 Main Aisle Fee (If Applicable)
$250 per 100 sq. ft. Direct Sell Fee (If Applicable)
Rates and floor plans are subject to change; please contact your Exhibit Sales Consultant for the most current rates and space availability.
Dates & Hours
April 10-12, 2026
Friday, April 10 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 11 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SHOW LOCATION
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
TWO Buildings: Exposition Center & Jim Graham Building
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Average household income of attendees is $122,900. They have money to spend!
More than 92% are likely / somewhat likely to attend the show again. They are happy to be here!
Attendees spend an average of 2 hrs 41 mins at the show. They have home projects in mind!
Source: 2024 Marketplace Events Fall Attendee Survey