The Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Southern Ideal Home Show

RALEIGH, N.C. - Sept. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The Southern Ideal Home Show, the Triangle's largest home and garden event happening Sept. 23-25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, is a three-day showcase featuring more than 300 top area professionals in home and garden. While there are hundreds of reasons to come to the show, here are the top 10:

1.       One of the headliners of the show will be Boyce Thompson, author of The New New Home, presenting 10 of the most innovative new home products for 2016. Many of the products are easy for homeowners to install themselves and include robots that monitor indoor air pollution, 3D printers that print actual homes, countertops that charge phones and more. Guests will be able to tour an interactive exhibit where they can touch and try these life-changing products.

2.       In addition to the cutting-edge home items, the Showcase of Local Artists will make its debut at the fall show. Featured artists include: Simone Barbe, Kimberly Edwards, Dale Edwards, Karen Furman, Celtic Pottery Studio, Debby Loflin, Setton McGlennon, J&M Copper Art, Allan Montague, Mike Shinn and Lisa Skeen. Held in the Exposition Center, show guests can shop and support the artists by taking home one-of-a-kind pieces.

3.       Back by popular demand, Brews and Bites, where guests can enjoy locally-crafted beers with savory foods created by top chefs and businesses in the Triangle, is returning to the show for a fourth time. Participating restaurants and breweries include: Adams Vineyards, b. Good, Big Boss Brewery, Bull City Ciderworks, Capital City Chophouse, City Barbeque, Fogwood Foods, White Street Brewing and Zoe's Kitchen.

4.       Tiny houses are one of the most popular trends in home design today. Guests can tour a state-of-the-art, modern tiny house from Buck Stove Tiny Houses at the fall show. These houses come fully furnished and include all appliances, a deck and a fire pit.

5.       Partners in Design, a group of local interior design resources, will showcase ideas in traditional interior design and current trends. The group, coordinated by Marie Martin of MPM Designs, also includes retired interior designer Lisa Welde, Catherine Merriman of Raleigh Orchids, Cynthia Brooks, antique dealer, and many others.  Browse the group's beautiful room displays, created with new furniture, as well as vintage, refurbished and repurposed pieces. Everything on display will be for sale.

6.       Get some help with your home improvement projects with an extra $1,000, courtesy of Southern Shows, Inc. Register to win $1,000 to shop the show here (https://southernshows.com/hfr/win).

7.       Our exhibitors are offering more than just valuable information at this year's show – they're offering huge discounts! From $200 off design services to $1000 off a sunroom, the savings are bigger and better than ever. See the complete listing of show deals here (https://southernshows.com/hfr/coupons).

8.        Experts will help you design the perfect outdoor living area to relax, entertain and enjoy being at home. You'll find everything from pools, spas, patios, decks, sunrooms, outdoor kitchens, trees and sod.

9.       Get all of your home improvement questions answered at the Ask TheHomeMag pavilion at the show.  The aisle will feature professionals who can assist with every aspect of any project, whether it's a kitchen, bathroom or whole-house remodel.  There are even experts to assist with HVAC, garage doors and storage, landscaping, deck restoration, green solutions, gutters and more.

10.   The N.C. State Fair folks will be at the show selling advance, discounted tickets to the fair. Adult and children gate tickets will be $2 off and ride tickets will be $8 off. There will also be brand new State Fair Official Merchandise for sale.

Advance tickets to the fall show are available at Walgreen's locations throughout the Triangle. Tickets are available at the door for $9 and online for $8, 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 active and former military, police, fire or EMT with valid identification). Parking is available and free of cost.

For more information, visit https://southernshows.com/hfr

About Southern Shows:

Southern Shows Inc. has produced high-quality consumer shows for more than 50 years. Family-owned and operated, Charlotte-based Southern Shows currently produces 18 separate events with a combined audited attendance of more than 600,000. For more information about attending or exhibiting at Southern Shows Inc. events in other markets, visit www.SouthernShows.com or call 800-849-0248.