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November 2013

Date Event
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Building Contact Info
Every Sat. & Sun.
The Flea Market reopens on Saturday, Nov. 3 and 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. The Flea Market will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving weekend, but will NOT be open Friday, Nov. 29.

TADA -Tuesdays At Dorton Arena lot Introducing the Flea Market - Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
www.raleighfleamarket.net

Commercial & Education Bldgs.
outside grounds 

 

Lot south of Dorton Arena at Hillsborough Street

919-899-3532 (919-899-FLEA)
1-3 Triangle Farms NCHJA "C" Indoors Horse Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show -Friday through Sunday. Daily show begins at 8:00 am. These shows are hunter horse shows with most of the competitors being from North Carolina. NCHJA "C" Rated. Free spectator admission
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex Joan Petty
919-556-7321
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com
5-10 Jump for the Children Horse Show....benefitting Duke Children's Hospital
Watch Olympic Style Show Jumpring at the JUMP FOR THE CHILDREN HORSE SHOW, benefitting Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC. The horse show offers U.S. Equestrain Federation "AA" rated hunter and show jumping competition each day.
Show Highlights: $7,500 Welcome Jumper Stake, Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.. $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Amateur Jumper Classic, Friday, November 8 at 6:45 p.m. $30,000 Grand Prix, Saturday November 10 at 8 p.m.
Daily show Tuesday through Sunday starting at 8:00 am with FREE ADMISSION except for Saturday night. Admission is charged for the Duke Children's Hospital Grand Prix on starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 10. Watch the best riders on the East Coast compete for $30,000 in prize money in international caliber showing jumping. Admission $10 per adults, children under 10 admitted free. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.trianglefarms.com for more information on tickets, daily schedules and more,
Hunt Horse Complex

Joan McNair Petty
919-556-7321
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com

7 Ducks Unlimited Banquet
NCSU Chapter annual banquet. Fundraiser event includes dinner, annual membership, raffles, live band, and information on the conservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife. Doors open 5:30 pm Event Hours: 6:30 -11:30 pm. To learn more about how you can make a difference call 1-800-45-Ducks.
www.ducks.org
Scott Building

Tickets & Event Information:

Sim Ogburn919- 868-2403
slogburn@ncsu.edu

7 Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. "Candlelight Reflections"
This is a candle lighting ceremony honoring families and friends taking on the role of caregiver and/or living with dementia. Join us in honor of National and North Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. Event will be 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 3.  Admission is free.  www.alznc.org
Waterfall at Dorton Arena

919-832-3732

llevine@alznc.org

7 *NCDA March Across Carolinas
www.ncagr.gov/fooddist/index.htm
Exposition Center/Graham Hall of Fame 919-575-4490
7 *US Tobacco Cooperative Annual Meeting
www.ustobaccofarmer.com
Holshouser Building 919-821-4560 sgrantlin@usleaf.com
7 *Tobacco Growers Association of NC Board Meeting
www.tganc.com
Martin Building mail@tganc.com
8-9 Capital Area Handbell Festival
This festival will include 400-500 handbell ringers from several States to ring under a nationally-known handbell clinician. The festival is produced and run by The Raleigh Ringers. Registration and fee is required for festival participants. Friday night hours are 6 - 10 pm and includes a 3 hour workshop followed by a workshop Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. All ringer groups will be ringing together in a final concert on Saturday at 4pm. The final concert at 4pm is open to the public and free admission.
www.rr.org
Scott Building 919-847-7574
rringer@rr.org
8-10 Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza
The 65th Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - over 125 exhibitors, from Florida to New England, featuring quality antiques and old collectibles. Event Hours: Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. Admission $6.50 per day $7.50 weekend pass. Discount admission coupon available. Check our website for more details www.antextofnc.com
Graham Building

336-924-8337 or
336-924-4359
adclodpromo@triad.rr.com

9 Champion Cheerleading Pre-Season Showcase
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 Division. Spectator Admission (Ages 4 and up) $12.
www.ChampionCupNationals.com
Dorton Arena 919-851-5436
danica@@championcheer.com
9 Dubs For A Cause
Annual Fundraiser gathering of VAG enthusiasts Saturday, November 3 from 11 am - 6 pm. This event is FREE but we’d like participants/spectators to donate non-perishable food item(s) for H2O Tuning NC to donate to a local food bank for the holidays. A raffle will be held to win items donated by our Sponsors. The raffle money will be used for a donation to the charity we are raising money for this year: FOP (Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva – Stoneman Syndrome). For more information call or email.
www.DubsForACause.com

Holshouser Building & Grounds 925-518-4707
h2otuningnc@yahoo.com
9-10 Neuse River Trains - 29th Annual Train & Railroadiana Show & Sale
Model railroad show and sale sponsored by Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club, a non-profit educational organization chartered to promote the hobby of model railroading. Several operating layouts on display with many vendors selling train related merchandise. Great fun for kids of ALL ages! Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $6 for age 12 and older - free admission to age 9 and under when accompanied by adult. $1 discount coupon available with Club Flyer or New & Observer coupon, or click on our website. Call or email George Lasley, 919-834-5531, for more information. www.nrvshow.org
Exposition Center 919-834-5531(7-9PM please)
glasley@bellsouth.net
12 *NC Structural Pest Control Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
13 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
13-17

RMI Raleigh Benefit Hunter/Jumper Show
RMI Raleigh Benefit Hunter Jumper Show - an all day nationally sanctioned hunter/jumper competition.Wed – Sun 8 am - 6:00 pm. Spectator Admission is free.Special Featured events:

Friday: Pairs Costume Class 6 pm
Sat Night: 6:30 pm - $30,000.00 Grand Prix Hunter-Jumper competition Grand Prix show jumping. - Free Admission
www.RushShows.com

Hunt Horse Complex John Rush
904-396-4106
RushShows@aol.com

Fax 904-592-6604
14 *NC Structural Pesticide Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
15-17

Carolina Collector Auto Fest
Rain or Shine, this three-day event will include a swap meet with more than 125 vendors, car corral for buying and selling and Car/Truck shows: Sat - Pre-1973 vehicles; Sun -Open Car Show, All Makes, Models, Years, Imports & Rat Rods.. Hours: Friday, 10 am to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car Club with the most entries (min.10) can win $200 Cash Prize for their clubs! SWAP & SHOP FRIDAY SPECIAL $5 Admission all day Friday only ages 11 and up - no coupons or discounts.
Daily Saturday & Sunday Admission is $10, under 10 free; click on the website below for a $2 discount coupon. Click on our web link and go to the registration page to Pre-Register for Swap Meet/Car Corral or Car Shows (print & mail)

www.CarolinaCollectorAutoFest.com

Dorton Arena/ Graham Building/ Grounds 336-972-4362 or 919-215-3351
16-17 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
20-21

Job Shop - Southeast Design 2 Part Show
The Southeast Design-2-Part Show features hundreds of American job shops and contract manufacturing experts showcasing their skills for producing custom and stopck parts, components, design, prototypes, assemblies, and much more. Meet face-to-face with regional and national suppliers and get the answers you need on the spot. Free parking. One day at this show will help you research advanced technologies, vendors, and processes to do your job better and get to market faster. Free admission to qualified industry professionals.. Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
www.D2P.com

Exposition Center

v@D2P.com
800-225-4535

21 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet
Free admission by reservation only. Fund Raiser Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m.
www.trianglefca.org
Scott Building 919-848-4646
trifca@nc.rr.com
22 The Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association Presents Tracy Lawrence in Concert
Annual Fundraiser - General Admission $26. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 8 pm. For more information call or email.
www.rpffa.net

Dorton Arena 919-714-7944
ticketoffice@rpffa.com
22-24

Southern Horse Festival

Hunt Horse Complex NC Horse Council Office
919-854-1900
23

Carolina Roller Derby
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller derby in their 2013 season with a Double-header event.

Doors open at 2:00 p.m. - Game 1 starts at 3:00 pm with two home teams going head to head in a continuation Carolina Roller Derby's oldest rivalry. Game 2 begins at 5:00 pm with the Carolina All-Stars facing off with another league from across the United States! 2 games for one low price. Buy in advance for ticket discounts, or purchase on game day at the Dorton Arena Box Office. .All seats are general admission. A family friendly sporting event!
Bout Day Admission: $15 adults, $10 students, seniors 65+, and military with ID, $5 children (age 6 and under - 2 per adult admitted free). Advance admission $12 adults, $5 children - Special rates available for advance purchase for groups of 15 or more- Click for advance ticket and season ticket info:
www.carolinarollergirls.com

Dorton Arena

boutproduction@carolinarollergirls.com

23-24

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

 

TBA

Native American Indian Cultural Exchange
Educational program featuring American Indian dancers, singers and crafters. Cultural food and crafts also available for purchaser.
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Pre-registration required.

www.myspace.com/powwow4life

Holshouser Building 252-586-2548 or 252-532-0821
PowWow@vance.net
11/29-12/1 Turkey Circuit Quarter Horse Show
www.easternqh.com
Hunt Horse Complex  Margaret Byrd
Participant Registration:
919-849-2973
Event Info: 910-892-2522
11/29-12/1 A Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival
A complete holiday experience for the entire family. Featuring live holiday music, Santa, and cooking demonstrations. Original artwork and crafts, Christmas decorations, prints, pottery, candle making, jewelry and more will be for sale by artisans from North Carolina and other states. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: Adults - $8, Seniors - $7, Child (6-12) - $4. Discount coupons available at www.Christmascarousel.com
Graham Building 336-855-0208
tlambert@christmascarousel.com
11/29-12/1 44th Annual Carolina Designer Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show
The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show is held every Thanksgiving  weekend. Hours are Friday 6 to10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. Admission is $7 daily or $11 weekend admission; children under 12 are admitted free. NC Museum of Art or Nasher Museum members discounted admission with NCMA or Nasher member card $4 daily or $8 weekend admission. Check our website for advance purchase discounts offers.
www.carolinadesignercraftsmen.com
Exposition Center

919-460-1551

info@carolinadesignercraftsmen.com

 

 

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