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January 2010

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)

1-3

First in Flight Cat Club 10th Annual "Meowing in the New Year" TICA Cat Show
3-Day TICA cat show: Friday 2 - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm ADMISSION: $5 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens and Students, $3 Ages 2 - 12 years 
Come see cate in competition from around the world! Big cats, small cats all loved and shown hiiiiiioping to be the best in show! All cats will be shown all days so you can see every competitor on either event day. That's not all - numerous vendors will offer lovely items for your and your cat. Come on out and do some holiday shopping.
http://vanadis.cnc.net/FirstinFlight.shtml

Holshouser Building firstinflightcatclub@nc.rr.com
919-870-8624
2-3 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 $15. Brides can save on admission by pre-registering on the web ($10 on-line admission). foreverbridal.net
Graham Building 919-873-1700
info@foreverbridal.net
2-3 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, and other conflicts. Also includes relics, books, uniforms and insignias. Free appraisals. 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 6 -12 and free for children age 5 and under.    
www.thecarolinatrader.com
Scott Building Richard Shields
704-282-1339
6 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
7 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
8-10 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
9-10 Raleigh Winter Classic Team Roping
Team roping competition begins at 8 am Saturday and Sunday - Free spectator admission.
Hunt Horse Complex

Tommy Brinley 919-669-4373

9-10 73rd 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
12

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

Martin Building

919-733-6100

15-16 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.piedmontracingexpo.com
Exposition Center 919-732-7024
Email
16 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 919-535-8304
youngchampionsnc@bellsouth.net
16 AKC Canine Experience
North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs presents the AKC Canine Experience - an educational dog show match. This event focuses on responsible dog ownership and the opportunity to learn about a variety of activities for dog owners and their dogs. Event includes seminar on canine legislation.Event hours 8 am - 8 pm.
FREE Admission
www.NCDogClubs.org
Scott Building 919-782-2558
Wallissm@Bellsouth.net
16

*NC Pumper Group & Portable Toilet Group

www.ncpumpergroup.org/schedule_of_events.htm
www.mccleesconsulting.com

Martin Building 252-249-1097
16-17

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

 

16-17 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
16-18 Carolina Piedmont Dog Agility
www.carolinapiedmontagility.com/newsandupcomingevents.pdf
Hunt Horse Complex

Greg Fontaine 828-275-8010

20 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
21-24 Kids Exchange Consignment Sale
Click on our website for more details. Free Admission - all items 1/2 price on Sunday.
Wed. Jan. 20: Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m.
Thurs. Jan. 21: Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open to the public:
Fri. Jan. 22: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 23: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 24: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

www.kidsexchange.net
Graham Building
Dorton Arena

amy@kidsexchange.net
23 Champion Cheerleading Competition
Competition begins at 10 a.m. Spectator Admission (Ages 4 and up) $12.
www.championcheer.com
Dorton Arena 919-851-5436
22-24 NCHJA "C" Indoor Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show. Daily show begin at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
Horseshows@trianglefarms.com
23 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 (Barn E Ring)

lizholmes@mebtel.net
919-765-2559

23 *North Carolina Dump Truck Association Trade Show
Exposition Center 336-644-6013
ncdumptruck@yahoo.com
23-24 76th Sports Card Collectibles Show
Nearly 70 exhibitors and 175 tables will be selling sport cards and NASCAR collectibles at the show. 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
23-24 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
26 *SENC Meeting Graham Building -Sales Arena 919-833-6436 extension 3349
28-31 Raleigh Winter I Hunter Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex

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

26-28 *USDHS Seminar Martin Building 919-839-4525

30

 

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -RESCHEDULED MARCH 27*
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 Tiger 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. Tickets purchased for the January 30 event will be honored on the March 27, 2010rescheduled date in Dorton Arena.

Exposition Center

919-625-1207

president@nctacas.org

30 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
30

*Gardiner- Sowers Lasagna Night

POSTPONED UNTIL FEB. 6 DUE TO WEATHER

L.R. Harrill Center Dorms  
30 *AgCarolina Financial Employee Event
Martin Building 919-250-9500

30-31

Feb. 20-21

POSTPONED UNTIL FEB. 20-21 DUE TO WEATHER
Health Choices Marketplace

An expo of natural, holistic, integrative, and alternative health professionals, products and services. These professionals are available to inform and educate people with resources for their journey toward wellness. Seminars on a variety of vital health topics will be given throughout the weekend. Event hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon. to 6 p.m. Admission $6 Adults - children under 12 admitted free. Check our website for event updates.
www.HealthChoicesMarketplace.com
Scott Building

Jim@HealthChoicesMarketplace.com

 

 

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Physical Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
Phone: (919) 821-7400; FAX: (919) 733-5079