| Date |
Event
* indicates the event is not open to the public |
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) |
| 30-1/1 |
First in Flight Cat Club 11th Annual "Meowing
in the New Year" TICA Cat Show
3-Day TICA cat show: Friday 2 - 9 pm, Saturday 9am - 5 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4
pm ADMISSION: $5 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens and Students with ID, $3 Ages 2 -
12 years .
Come see up to 250 cats and kittens, both pedigree and household pets, in competition.
Shop at our vendors for items for your and your feline friends. Find a cat or
kitten to make yours forever. All cats entered in the show are available for
viewing during all show hours.
www.FirstInFlightCatClub.info
|
Holshouser Building |
firstinflightcatclub@nc.rr.com
919-870-8624 |
| 4 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 5 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 6-8 |
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. to7 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Admission is adults $8, Seniors(60+) $7, Jr.
Angler (Ages 6-12) $5. Ages 5 and under admitted free.
www.ncboatshows.com
|
Graham Building &
Exposition Center |
336-855-0208
ncboatshow@aol.com
|
| 7 |
2012
FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event
Kickoff
event for the regional
high school robotics tournament to be held in
Dorton Arena on April 5-7. FIRST
Robotics Kickoff Event will include the Playing
Field Display for the regional tournament. The
April 2012 Tournament
will feature competition between 44 teams from
across
the country and Brazil.
Additional
event information available at:
www.usfirst.org www.ncfirstrobotics.org
|
Dorton
Arena |
919-515-9952
Marie Hopper - Regional Director
ncfirstrobots@gmail.com
336-375-3861 |
| 7 |
*60th
Birthday Party
|
Martin
Building |
|
| 7-8 |
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 7 -12 and free for children age 6 and under.
www.thecarolinatrader.com |
Scott Building |
Richard
Shields
704-282-1339 |
| 7-8 |
METRA Team Roping
www.metraweb.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Chad Shepherd 813-477-4740
|
| 10 |
NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
|
Martin Building |
919-733-6100
|
| 12 |
NC Multi-Agency Study Commission
Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-707-3000
|
| 12 |
*NC DOL Rides & Inspections Meeting
|
Scott Building |
919-291-6331
|
| 13 |
*NCDA&CS HR Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-733-2243
|
| 13-14 |
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 Show Hours: Friday 1 - 9 pm and Saturday 8 am - 5 pm.
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; ladies and under age 12 admitted free
www.piedmontracingexpo.com |
Exposition Center |
919-732-7024
Email |
| 14 |
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
ycoanc@nc.rr.com |
| 14 |
*NC Pumper Group & Portable
Toilet Group
Educational Seminar
www.ncpumpergroup.org/schedule_of_events.htm
www.mccleesconsulting.com
|
Martin Building |
252-249-1097
admin1@ncportabletoiletgroup.org
|
| 14 |
Raleigh FunFest Winter Tournament
(Barn E Ring)
American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas
(ASAC) affliliated Winter Tournament for students currently
taking riding lessons. Tournament will be judged on
basic
riding skills. Event is free spectator admission. Hours:
11 am - 3 pm.
|
Hunt Horse Complex (Barn E Ring) |
lizholmes@mebtel.net
919-672-3741
|
| 14-15 |
Dixie Gun & Knife Classic
Buy, sell or trade. Modern and collectible firearms, custom made knives,
hunting and fishing equipment, ammo, gun accessories, reloading supplies
and much, much more....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
919-781-1287
|
| 14-15 |
77th North State Toy & Hobby Show
Antique to modern collectible toys, including diecast and plastic models,
Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings, Sci-Fi toys, western toys,
and other collectibles. Over 70 exhibitors buying, selling & trading!
EVENT HOURS: Saturday 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Admission is $5
daily - Weekend pass $7. Age 15 and Under admitted Free.
www.insidepitchpromotions.com |
Scott Building |
540-593-3736
wes@swva.net |
| 14-15 |
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 |
| 14-16 |
Carolina Piedmont Dog Agility
Dog agility competitions. Free spectator admissions.
Event Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8 am thru approx.
4-6pm; Monday 8 am thru approx. 4 pm.
www.carolinapiedmontagility.com/newsandupcomingevents.pdf |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Greg Fontaine 828-275-8010
carolinapiedmontagility@yahoo.com
|
| 18 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 19 |
*NC
Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday: 1 - 4 pm www.ncagr.gov/localfood
|
Martin
Building |
919-733-7887 |
| 19 |
*Law
Enforcement Career Recognition & Appreciation Event
Tuesday :10:30 am - 2:00 pm
|
L.R. Harrill
Center |
smwatkins@ncdot.gov |
| 19-22 |
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale
Click on our website for more details. Free Admission - all items 1/2 price
on Sunday.
Wed. Jan. 18: Work Exchange Only Sale 3 - 8 p.m (Supers: 3pm and Work Exchange
at 5pm).
Thurs. Jan.19: Seller’s Only Sale 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Open to the public:
Fri. Jan. 20: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 21: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 22: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.kidsexchange.net |
Graham Building
Exposition Center |
amy@kidsexchange.net |
| 21 |
Champion Cheerleading Competition
North Carolina All-School Cheer & Dance Champsionship and "Champions
of the East" All-Star Cheer & Dance Championship. Doors open at
8:00 am. Competition begins at 9 a.m. and features Cheerleaders and Dancers
of all ages competing
to
win their
Age Divisions and Grand Champion. Spectator Admission (Ages 4 and up) $12.
www.ChampionCupNationals.com |
Dorton Arena |
919-851-5436
danica@@championcheer.com |
| 21-22 |
NCHJA "C" Indoor Hunter/Jumper
Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show. Daily show begin at 8 a.m.
Spectator
Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
| 21-22 |
DogGoneFast Flyball Club Flyball Tournament
Flyball dog racing! Come out and watch the flyball dogs! 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. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.
- 2 p.m. Free admission.
www.flyballdogs.com/dgf |
Holshouser Building |
doggonefast@yahoo.com |
| 25 |
NCDA & CS Board of Agriculture Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-707-3008
|
| 26 |
NC Multi-Agency Study Commission
Meeting
|
Exposition Center Lobby |
919-707-3000
|
| 26-29 |
Raleigh Winter I Hunter
Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m.
Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com
|
| 28 |
YMCA Y Guides & Princesses Winter
Inning
This Winter Inning event is for the whole family!
Come bounce, scoot and slice on every inflatable Raleigh
has to offer in Historic Dorton Arena. Tons of carnival
games at the world's largest fireball carnival.
9 am - 12 Noon SOLD OUT
1 pm - 4 pm SOLD OUT
5pm - 8 pm Contact YMCA Y Guides at 719-9695 for availability
www.YMCATriangle.org
|
Dorton Arena |
919-719-9695 |
| 28 |
*Gardiner- Sowers Lasagna Night
|
L.R. Harrill Center |
|
28
|
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 Dragon with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances
on stage, exhibits, food and merchandise vendors offering arts and crafts
for the entire family to enjoy.. Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Tickets may
be purchased at the door or in advance at www.nctacas.org facilitated
by ETIX and at many local Asian groceries. Advance Admission: $5.00 for Ages
7 and over Admission day of event is $8.00. Free admission to ages 6 and
under. www.nctacas.org . |
Exposition Center |
919-656-0699
president@nctacas.org
|
| 28-29 |
86th Sports Card & Sports Memorabilia
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 |
540-593-3736
wes@swva.net |