The 23rd annual Richmond Home Show is scheduled for Sept. 18-19 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. 

The Richmond Home Show features the latest in remodeling and decorating trends with more than 150 exhibitors who will offer expert advice and special promotions. 

Other attractions include an autograph session with former Redskins players, a spooky pop culture Munster Cars display, a pumpkin carving demonstration by a nationally renowned sculptor and a contest among local interior designers. 

This year, a new area called A Taste of Virginia will be dedicated to Virginia’s Finest companies featuring stew, salsa, jams, peanuts, ciders and more. 

Master sculptor Sean Fitzpatrick of Fitzy Snowman Sculpting will be on hand to demonstrate his pumpkin carving skills. 

Fitzpatrick, who has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, Rachael Ray, TBS, EXTRA TV and others, takes ordinary pumpkins and transforms them into detailed works of art. Not only does he create these mini Halloween masterpieces, he also designs and carves for famous people, as well as carving logos for private clients and corporate clients all over the world. 

The first 50 children 10 and under to attend the Richmond Home Show will receive a free pumpkin and carving kit. 

To keep in line with the Halloween theme, Richmonder Rucker Posey also will be displaying his Munster Cars.

“The best thing about owning and showing these cars is that people will be in lines waiting to get up close, and every single person gets a big smile on their face as they approach; these cars just seem to bring out the fun in people.”

The three fabricated replicas of the 1964 originals on display are the Munster Koach, Grandpa’s Dragula and Little Eddie’s Go Kart.

With the fall season comes football, and two former Redskins players Larry Brown and Chris Hanburger will be signing autographs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Those attending also can register for The Ultimate Tailgate Package, which includes $100 Kroger gift card, an EZ Up Tent, two collapsible chairs, a gas grill and corn hole toss board. 

The Ultimate Tailgate Package is sponsored by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

On the home front, five local Richmond interior decorators will vie for the second annual “Best in Show” title by creating awe-inspiring holiday-themed table settings with the latest trends in colors, linens, place settings and floral arrangements. 

Participants are encouraged to vote for their favorite table-scape while pondering creative ideas on how to set their table for all of the upcoming holidays. 

Many of the creative exhibits also will serve as inspiration for new projects and decorating ideas for consumers as they will be showcasing the latest in indoor remodeling such as kitchen cabinets, counter tops, blinds, shutters, closets, home theaters and more.

Outdoor living also will be represented with companies that design for outdoor entertaining with grills, landscaping, paving, siding and windows.

“People really enjoy this home show because it is so convenient. Not only can they compare one company to another, they can also see and touch different products right here . . . all under one roof. We make a real effort to ensure there is something for each member of the family to enjoy and we make it affordable,” show manager Chris Grubbs said.

The Richmond Home Show will be presented from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, and 11 a.m .to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Richmond Raceway Complex. 

The first 250 people who arrive each day of the show will receive an eight-inch mum, compliments of Affinity Events. 

Discounted tickets for the show can be purchased online at www.RichmondHomeShow.com or at the show where prices are $7 for adults, and children age 16 and under will be admitted free. 

Active military, police and EMS also will be admitted free of charge with a valid ID.

There is free parking on-site and those interested in attending the Richmond Home Show on both days should ask for free return passes, which will be available at the show office.
Cash only will be accepted at the box office but there is an ATM on-site. 

Additional show information and events schedule are available online at www.RichmondHomeShow.com or by calling 425-6556.

Richmond Times-Dispatch is an event and media sponsor.