| 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) |
| 5 |
2013
FIRST Robotics Kickoff Event
Kickoff
event for the regional high school robotics tournament
to be held in Dorton Arena on March 14-16.. FIRST
Robotics Kickoff Event will include the Playing Field
Display for the regional tournament. The
March 2013 Tournament will feature competition
between 45 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 |
| 5-6 |
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 |
| 5-6 |
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. 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 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults,
$1 for children 6 -12 and free for children age 6 and under.
www.thecarolinatrader.com |
Scott Building |
Richard
Shields
704-282-1339 |
| 8 |
NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest CANCELLED
|
Martin Building |
919-733-6100
|
| 9 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 10 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 10 |
*NC
Pork Council Meeting
www.ncpork.org |
Martin
Building |
919-781-0361 |
| 11-13 |
Bass & Salt Water Fishing Expo
The Fishing Event of the Year - Fresh water, saltwater,
kayaking, offshore, inshore, if fishing runs in your
blood this is the one shop stop for everything you need...tackle,
seminars, boats, check us out. Admission is good all
3 days. Show Hours are Friday 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 10
a.m.
to 5 p.m. Admission is adults $8, Seniors(60+) $7, Jr.
Anglers (Ages 6-12) $5. Ages 5 and under admitted free. www.ncboatshows.com
|
Graham Building &
Exposition Center |
336-855-0208
lgray@ncboatshows.com
|
| 11-13 |
Carolina Piedmont Dog Agility
Dog agility competitions. Free spectator admissions.
Event Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8 am thru approx.
4 pm
www.carolinapiedmontagility.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Greg Fontaine 828-275-8010
gregfontaine@hotmail.com
|
| 12 |
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
919-765-2559
|
| 12 |
*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 |
| 12-13 |
83rd 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 |
540-392-2884
wes@swva.net |
| 12-13 |
DogGoneFast Flyball Club Flyball Tournament
Note Date Change from January 26-27th
to 12-13th
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. Spectators and leashed
dogs are welcome to come and watch. Free admission. www.doggonefast.com |
Holshouser Building |
doggonefast@yahoo.com |
| 17 |
*NC
Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday: 1 - 4 pm www.ncagr.gov/localfood
|
Martin
Building |
919-733-7887 |
| 18-19 |
Piedmont Racing Expo & Auction
Racing trade show and area's largest consignment auction of racing related
parts, tools and equipment.
Consignments accepted on Wednesday, 10 a.m. -
8 p.m. and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event Show Hours: Friday 12 noon - 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Racing parts Auction begins 1 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Rolling
Stock Auction
begins 2 p.m. Saturday. Fairgrounds Racer's Reunion Autograph Session 11a.m.
- 2 p.m. Saturday. Adult Admission: $10 each day;
Age 12-15: $5/day;
Ladies & under age 12 admitted Free.
www.piedmontracingexpo.com |
Exposition Center |
919-732-7024
Email |
| 18-20 |
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 |
| 19 |
Young Champions Tri-State Cheer Showcase
Note Date Change from January
12th to 19th
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 |
| 19-20 |
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
|
| 19-20 |
Carolina Coin and Stamp Show
Coins, postcards and stamps (U.S., foreign, ancient,
gold
& silver) will be available. Dealers will be
buying and 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 |
| 20 |
Teen Choice Live - The Tour Cancelled
- Tour Delayed
Teen Choice Live! 2013 The Tour will bring together
2012 Olympic Gymnastics gold medalists Gabrielle Douglas,
Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber with special musical guests
and new pop stars Megan and Liz, and Bean in an all new
45-city tour. Special guest appearances by Teen Choice
winners,
pop-music stars and celebrities across all spectrums
will make each Teen Choice Live! The Tour stop a once-in-a-lifetime
event |
Dorton Arena |
info@teenchoiceLive.com |
| 22 |
*NCDA
SUSTA European Trade Meeting
8 am - 5 pm
www.susta.org |
Martin
Building |
919-707-3132 |
| 23 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 24-27 |
Raleigh Winter I Hunter
Show
Raleigh Indoors Hunter Jumper Horse Show - USEF A rated sponsored by Triangle
Farms, Inc. Daily show begins at 8 a.m.
Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-556-7321
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com
|
26
|
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 Snake with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances
on stage (including the famous lion and dragon dances,
vocal talents, traditional Chinese music, and more), 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
|
| 26 |
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 |
| 26 |
*Gardiner- Sowers Lasagna Night
|
L.R. Harrill Center |
|
| 28 |
*US
Tobacco Cooperative District 8 Director Election
Meeting
Private industry event - by invitation only. Registration
at 9:30 - meeting begins at 10 am.
www.ustobaccofarmer.com |
Martin Building |
919-821-4560 sgrantlin@usleaf.com |
| 28 |
*Zodiak
USA
|
Grounds |
|
| 30 |
Wake County Agribusiness Breakfast
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
800-849-0248
email
for info
|
| 30 |
*19th Annual Gold Star Grower Workshop/Luncheon
Free admission - Private Event.
www.ncdol.com
|
Martin Building |
919-807-2923
|
| 1/30-2/1 |
Southern Farm Show
The largest agriculture exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia. A major
expansion onto the midway of the NC State Fairgrounds means even more equipment,
experts and ideas. Filling the NC State Fairgrounds, the show features
over 500 manufacturers with expert advice and the latest farm equipment,
supplies and services. Events include the FFA tractor and truck driving
competitions, the annual meeting of the Tobacco Growers Association of
NC, and the Southern National Draft Horse Pull (see separate listings below).
Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Free admission
www.southernfarmshow.com |
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Scott Building,
Exposition Center,
Hunt Horse Complex , Grounds
|
1-800-849-0248 or 704-376-6594
email for
info
|
| 30 |
Wake County Agribusiness Breakfast
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
800-849-0248
email
for info
|
| 31 |
NC Ag Development Forum
The 2013 Agricultural Development Forum will feature a panel of experts
talking about the economic outlook for farmers and Commissioner Steve
Troxler will deliver the State of Agriculture address. Farmers, agribusiness
professionals, commodity groups, farm organizations and the public
are invited to register for this event to be held beginning at 9:30
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Thursday - January 31. Click here to register
to attend: http://www.ncagr.gov/agforum
|
Holshouser Building |
919-707-3000
|
| 31 |
FFA Truck Driving Contest
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Belinda Niedwick
919-515-4206
|
| 31 |
North Carolina Pork Council Conference
www.ncpork.org
|
Martin Building |
919-781-0361
|