Southern Ideal Home Show, Strongest Man & Woman Competition, Unleashed Mutts Spring Fling and more this weekend

Spring has certainly arrived when the popular Southern Ideal Home Show – Spring Edition returns to the Graham Building and Exposition Center. This three-day event allows homeowners to see the latest in home improvement trends, and shop, compare and seek advice from professionals and see the latest in home improvement trends. The event features hundreds of building, remodeling, kitchen and bath, landscaping, outdoor living and interior design companies. This event has set the standard as the “must-see” home and garden event of the year. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m….

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Weekend Update: April 7-9

Spring has certainly arrived when the popular Southern Ideal Home Show – Spring Edition returns to the Graham Building and Exposition Center. This three-day event allows homeowners to see the latest in home improvement trends, and shop, compare and seek advice from professionals and see the latest in home improvement trends. The event features hundreds of building, remodeling, kitchen and bath, landscaping, outdoor living and interior design companies. This event has set the standard as the “must-see” home and garden event of the year. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday,…

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Weekend Update: April 4-6

If you’ve ever wanted to get behind the wheel of  a Ferrari or Lamborghini, we’ve got your chance this weekend. The fairgrounds is hosting the Supercar Autocross Ride & Drive Experience in the parking lot located at the corner of Blue Ridge and Trinity roads Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is a 60-minute group-based experience that provides education-based instruction on driving an exotic super car, drive three laps around our autocross course in a Ferrari 360 Modena or Lamborghini Gallardo, and the opportunity to meet fellow super-car enthusiasts. Cost is $549 per person. Adrenaline comes free of charge! Minimum age…

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Weekend Update: April 8-10

October may be the busiest time for the State Fairgrounds, but there are a variety of activities happening every week of the year. As we gear up for the 2011 N.C. State Fair, Oct. 13-23, we’ll highlight some of the weekend activities at the fairgrounds. Note: If video doesn’t play, try refreshing browser The forecast is calling for rain, but there is plenty to do indoors at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. In Dorton Arena, check out the NC FIRST Robotics Regional Tournament. FIRST is a program that encourages science and engineering through interactive projects. If you’ve ever played with…

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