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Get FREE tickets to Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 18-20

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Markets

The long-running Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show is celebrating North Carolina’s storied barbecue culture when it returns to the NC State Fairgrounds September 18 to 20, 2026, by bringing in legacy barbecue names and pitmasters to teach (and feed) audiences their craft. has a deal for up to two totally FREE tickets per purchase, while they last! Use this link. If the tickets don't show up as free, enter TRIANGLE as the promo code. The show takes place at North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center and Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The three-day show brings together hundreds of local experts in home improvement in one place and picks up where online research leaves off – by providing real world advice specific to each individual project. Guests can check out the latest home improvement products, get advice from presenters on the Fresh Ideas Stage, participate in interactive workshops and at this show – taste world-class barbecue from industry legends. Just in time for tailgate season, the Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show is rounding up some of the biggest names in North Carolina barbecue to share trade secrets and samples. Sam Jones BBQ will share whole-hog secrets Friday at 1pm & 3pm. Ryan Mitchell talks BBQ rib tips and his family's local legacy, appearing Saturday at 1 pm & 3pm. On Sunday, Andrew Hollingworth of East of Texas with tips on brisket prep on Sunday at 1pm & 3pm. Other show highlights include: Free Craft Workshops.

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Get FREE tickets to Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 18-20

“Claim your free tickets early online before the promotional code expires.”

When
Tomorrow
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is a three-day home improvement exhibition at the NC State Fairgrounds featuring local experts, renovation products, and live barbecue cooking demonstrations. What to Know: Admission is free if you claim up to two complimentary tickets online using the code TRIANGLE before they run out. The event takes place inside the Exposition Center and Jim Graham Building, which offers plenty of stroller-friendly walking space and public restrooms. Parking on the fairgrounds lot is free and plentiful, though you should prepare for a bit of walking from your car. While the home renovation booths are geared toward adults, children are welcome and will particularly enjoy the food vendors and outdoor cooking displays. This is a smart weekend stop to gather practical home advice and grab lunch from local pitmasters without spending money on admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the free tickets for the home show?
You can claim up to two free tickets online by using the promotional code TRIANGLE at checkout while supplies last.
Where is the event located and is parking free?
The show is held at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Exposition Center and Jim Graham Building. Parking at the fairgrounds is free.

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Get FREE tickets to Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 18-20 runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

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Various Locations in Raleigh is in Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps. This one draws a crowd — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.

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