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N.C. State Fairgrounds Events

January 2009

Date Event
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Building Contact Info
every Sat. & Sun.  The Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Each weekend, the Commercial and Education buildings and the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsmen, and booths. www.raleighfleamarket.net Commercial & Education Bldgs.
Outside grounds 

919-899-3532

(919-899-FLEA)

2-4

Spa, Swim Spa & Sauna Show

Free admission. Event Hours: Friday 12 noon - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 9 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

www.spablowout.com

Exposition Center
1-800-596-8387
3-4 Wedding Show
Over 200 of the area's top wedding professionals will be on hand to assist you with your dream wedding. Hourly fashion shows, entertainment and fabulous prizes await you.  Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10. Brides can save on admission by pre-registering on the web.
foreverbridal.net
Graham Building 919-873-1700
info@foreverbridal.net
3-4 Old North State Antique Gun & Military Collector Show

Antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia exhibited, bought, sold, and traded - WWI, WWII, Civil War, Vietnam, and other conflicts. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children 7 -12 and free for children age 6 and under.    
www.thecarolinatrader.com
Scott Building Richard Shields
704-282-1339
6 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
7 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
9-11 Bass & Salt Water Fishing Expo
Complete fishing show including boats, tackle, fish displays, charters, seminars, electronics and instruction - A show for the serious fisherman. Show Hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is adults $7, Seniors(60+) $6, Jr. Angler (Ages 8-14) $5. Ages 8 and under admitted free.
www.ncboatshows.com
Graham Building &
Exposition Center
336-855-0208
ncboatshow@aol.com
10 Young Champions Tri-State Cheer Showcase
Cheerleading competition for ages 4-14 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hip-Hop America competition 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. Spectator Admission is FREE. Cheer and karate classes are offered year-round to promote physical fitness, good sportsmanship, confidence and competitive spirit and competitions are held each session.
www.youngchampionsofamerica.com
Dorton Arena 919-779-0352
youngchampionsnc@bellsouth.net
10 ASAC Academy Show (Barn E Ring)
American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas (ASAC) Winter Tournament for students currently taking riding lessons. Tournament will be judged on basic riding skills. Event is free spectator admission and beings at 11:00 am.
Hunt Horse Complex

lizholmes@mebtel.net
919-765-2559

10-11 Hur Cattle Company Winter Classic Team Roping
Friday night warm-up roping - not METRA sanctioned - books open 6:30 pm rope at 7 pm. Team Roping event begins at 9am Saturday and Sunday. Free Admission.
Hunt Horse Complex Tommy Brinley 919-669-4373
Keith Murphy 252-747-4334
10-11 69th North State Toy & Hobby Show
More than 100 exhibitors will be selling antique to modern toys including Barbie, die cast models, NASCAR and more.  Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $5 daily for adult (Weekend Pass $7), ages 15 and under are free. For discount coupon visit our Web site.
www.insidepitch.com
Scott Building Ray Mozingo
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com
13

NCStructural Pest Control & Pesticides Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest

Martin Building

919-733-6100

14 *NCDA Food & Drug Protection Division Food Safety & Defense Taskforce Meeting Martin Building 919-733-7366
16-17 Piedmont Racing Expo & Auction
Racing trade show and area's largest consignment auction of racing related parts, tools and equipment. Consignments Accepted on Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Event Hours:
Doors Open 1 Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday
Racing parts Auction begins 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Rolling Stock Auction begins 2 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $10 each day.
www.phillipwalkerauctions.com
Exposition Center 919-732-7024
Email
16-18 NCHJA "C" Indoors
Hunter Jumper Horse Show. Daily show begin at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
Becca@trianglefarms.com
17 Champion Cheerleading Competition
Competition begins at 10 a.m. Spectator Admission (Ages 4 and up) $10.
www.championcheer.com
Dorton Arena 919-851-5436
17-18

Dixie Gun & Knife Classic
Buy, sell or trade. Modern and collectible firearms, custom made knives, shooting and hunting supplies and accessories ....too much to list...something for the whole family. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults and children under 12 are free with paying adult. Visit our website for a $1 discount admission coupon.  www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com

Graham Building

dixieguns@aol.com
910-846-2555
FAX: 910-842-5336

 

17-18 Carolina Coin and Stamp Show 
Coins, postcards and stamps (U.S., foreign, ancient, gold & silver) will be available. Dealers will be selling foreign, domestic and ancient currency. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. 
Holshouser Building  Dot Hendrick
919-828-9450
22-25 Raleigh Winter I Hunter
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex

Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
Becca@trianglefarms.com

23-25 Kids Exchange Consignment Sale
Click on our website for more details. Free Admission - all items 1/2 price on Sunday.
Wed. Jan. 21: Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m.
Thurs.Jan. 22: Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open to the public:
Fri. Jan. 23: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 24: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 25: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

www.kidsexchange.net
Graham Building 919-889-1736
amy@kidsexchange.net
24 *Gardiner- Sowers Lasagna Night L.R. Harrill Center Dorms  
24-25 DogGoneFast Flyball Club Flyball Tournament 
Flyball is a fast-paced family-oriented dog sport that has become a hit on Animal Planet and ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. Dogs and people alike go wild over this relay race with 4 dogs per team. Each dog jumps 4 hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box, which shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the ball and runs back over the 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat. Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission.
www.flyballdogs.com/dgf
Holshouser Building 919-787-8048
doggonefast@yahoo.com
24

*Carolina Roller Derby
Double Header event - doors open at 4:30 pm - first bout starts at 5:15 pm.

Click for competition calendar and season ticket info:
www.carolinarollergirls.com

Dorton Arena

Email for more info

24 Chinese New Year Celebration

Join us at the Triangle's largest Chinese New Year Festival. It's with tremendous pride that we share the festive and charming culture with all our Triangle friends.
Celebrate the Year of the Bull with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances on stage, exhibits, food and merchandise vendors, audience self registration talent show, recognition of community leaders of 30 years in the Triangle. Doors open at 9 am - the first 200 in the door get a free chance to win special door prizes.
Advance Admission: $5.00 for Ages 7 and over available online at www.nctacas.org facilitated by ETIX. Admission day of event is $8.00. Event Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Exposition Center

919-625-1207

president@nctacas.org

24-25 71st Sports Card Collectibles Show
Nearly 70 exhibitors and 175 tables will be selling sport cards and NASCAR collectibles at the show. Negro League guest appearance on both days with Larry LeGrande. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 daily - weekend pass $7.  Children ages 15 and under are admitted free.
www.insidepitch.com
Scott Building Ray Mozingo
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com
27 *Wilson-Finley Traffic Control Seminar Martin Building 919-851-3261
28 *15th Annual Gold Star Grower Workshop Martin Building 919-807-2923
1/30-2/1

Junior Woman's Club Furniture Consignment Sale
Thursday, January 28th
Consignor and Volunteer Preview
5:30pm-8:30pm

Friday, January 29th
Public Sale
9:00am-8:00pm

Saturday, January 30th
Public Sale
9:00am-8:00pm

Sunday, February 1st
Public Sale Half Price Day-Many items will be 50% off!
1:00pm-5:00pm


Consignor drop off dates for the Furniture Consignment Sale are as follows:

Tuesday, January 27: 9am-12pm and 5:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, January 28: 9am-12pm and 5:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, January 29: 9am-12pm

Other times by appointment only. Please email consign@jwcraleigh.org to set up an appointment.

You may donate your unsold items or pick them up on Monday, February 2 from 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Other times are by appointment only.

www.jwcraleigh.org

Holshouser Building

info@jwcraleigh.org.

31 Jamfest - Jam Bash Nationals
Cheer and Dance Competitions 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Spectator admission is free.
www.jamfest.com
Dorton Arena 866-JAMFEST
(866-526-3378)
ujam@jamfest.com
31 *North Carolina Dump Truck Association Trade Show CANCELLED
Exposition Center 336-644-6013
ncdumptruck@yahoo.com
31 *AgCarolina Financial Employee Event
Martin Building 919-250-9500

 

 

N.C. State Fair, Wesley Wyatt, Manager
Mailing Address: 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1010
Physical Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
Phone: (919) 821-7400; FAX: (919) 733-5079