Southern Ideal Home Show Coverage

'Southern Charm' star Craig Conover visits WRAL

Craig Conover, a fan favorite on Bravo's hit reality series "Southern Charm," will be in Raleigh this weekend at the Southern Ideal Home Show! He also visited WRAL -- much to our delight!

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show coming April 14-16 with a 50% off ticket deal and free days

The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is April 14-16 and we have a 50% off ticket code for you! You'll also find free entrance days for first responders, military and school employees!

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show coming Sept. 16-18 with a BOGO ticket deal, free days, grocery savings classes

The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is Sept. 16-18 and we have a BOGO ticket code for you! You'll also find free entrance days for first responders, healthcare workers, military and teachers plus free grocery savings classes and more!

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is April 8-10 with a half price ticket deal, free days, grocery savings classes

The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is April 8-10 and we have a half price ticket code for you! You'll also find free entrance days for first responders, teachers and military plus free grocery savings classes and more!

Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 17-19: BOGO tickets, free admission days, coupon classes

The Southern Ideal Home Show is coming to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on September 17-19 and there are free admission days, couponing classes and a BOGO ticket code!

Crowds venture out as popular spring events return

After a year of COVID cancellations, some of the Triangle's most popular weekend events are back in business.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Southern Ideal Home Show returns to State Fairgrounds a year later

Homeowners are diving into home improvement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, making the Southern Ideal Home Show a hot ticket in Raleigh this weekend.

By Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL reporter

Southern Ideal Home Show returns to State Fairgrounds

After nearly a year's hiatus because of COVID-19, the Southern Ideal Home Show is back at the NC State Fairgrounds.

Southern Ideal Home Show returns to Raleigh

After a nearly year-long hiatus because of COVID-19, the Southern Ideal Home Show returns to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh for its spring edition!

Weekend best bets: Southern Ideal Home Show, shrimp boil and drive-in movies

There is plenty to do around the Triangle this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Landscape celebrity: Take a fresh look at your lawn before starting new project

The Southern Ideal Home Show is back at the State Fairgrounds this weekend and features workshops, vendors and celebrity appearances. One of those celebrities is landscape designer Sara Bendrick, who hosts "Build It Like Bendrick" and "Lawn and Order" on the DIY Network.

Events this week: Full Frame Film Festival, comedy and azaleas

There is so much to do after work this week!

The Southern Ideal Home show sparks imagination

The Southern Ideal Home show continues this weekend at the State Fairgrounds.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

HGTV star and former 'Bachelorette' contestant talks about storm clean-up

Chris Lambton, the host of HGTV/DIY programs "Lawn & Order" and "Yard Crashers," spoke to WRAL News about storm clean-up tips after Florence pounded parts of North Carolina.

HGTV star and former 'Bachelorette' contestant talks about storm clean-up

Chris Lambton, the host of HGTV/DIY programs "Lawn & Order" and "Yard Crashers," spoke to WRAL News about storm clean-up tips after Florence pounded parts of North Carolina.

Southern Ideal Home Show 9/21 - 9/23: Get a BOGO ticket deal

The Southern Ideal Home Show is taking place Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. We have a BOGO ticket coupon code for you and I'll be teaching multiple classes each day during the show. Plus, teachers, military and first responders can all get in for free on special admission days.

Weekend best bets: Pepper Festival, Groove in the Garden

We have a packed calendar for the first fall weekend of the year.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor