N.C. State Fairgrounds Events
November 2016
| Date | Event * indicates the event is not open to the public |
Building | Contact Info |
| Every Sat. & Sun. | The Flea Market reopens on Saturday,
Nov. 5 and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday
and Sunday. Each weekend,
the Commercial and Education buildings, the Shoppes at Dorton 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. 25. |
Commercial & Education Bldgs. Outside grounds |
919-899-3532 (919-899-FLEA) |
| 1 | Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting |
Martin Building | 919-707-3236 |
| 2 | *NC Pork Council Meeting www.ncpork.org |
Martin Building | 919-781-0361 |
| 3 | NCSU
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. Reservations Required. To learn more about how you can make a difference call 1-800-45-Ducks. www.ducks.org |
Scott Building | Tickets & Event Information: Drew Clapp 336-669-1788 |
| 3 | Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. "Candlelight
Reflections" This is a State-wide event. The candle lighting ceremony remembers those we have lost and honors families and friends taking on the role of caregiver and/or living with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia. Join us in honor of National and North Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. Event will begin at 6:30 pm with the ceremony at 7 pm on Thursday, November 3. Admission is free. www.alznc.org CandlelightReflections_Flyer_2016 |
Waterfall at Dorton Arena |
919-832-3732 |
| 4-5 | Capital
Area Handbell Festival This festival will include 300-400 handbell ringers from several States who will join together ringing en masse under a nationally-known handbell clinician. The festival is produced and run by The Raleigh Ringers - registration fee is required for festival participants. Friday hours are 1 - 10 pm ; Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The final concert at 4 p.m. is open to the public and free admission.Canned goods are also being collected for Food Bank of Central Eastern North Carolina.. www.rr.org |
Scott Building | 919-847-7574 rringer@rr.org |
| 4-5 | City of Oaks Health & Wellness Expo The new and improved Duke Raleigh Hospital City of Oaks Health and Fitness Expo is free and open to the public. More than 60 exhibitors are expected to participate in this fun-filled event offering a wide variety of health and fitness related content including interactive sports activities, free health tests and screenings, free fitness classes and many more health and wellness resources for the entire family! Friday 3 - 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Expo will also be the site of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Raleigh City of Oaks race packet pick-up. All race packets must be picked up at the Health and Fitness Expo. Health&WellnessExpo |
Exposition Center | 919-396-5968 info@cityofoaksmarathon.com |
| 4-6 | 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 919-669-9877 HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
| 5 | Annual Family Congress This annual family congress is a healing retreat for the faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh under the guidance of Bishop Michael F. Burbridge. Featured speakers Reverend Father Rafael Buzman from Bolivia and Preacher Niel Velez from New York City. Activities 7 am - 6 p.m. www.DioceseofRaleigh.org |
Dorton Arena | anastaciogonzales12@gmailcom |
| 5-6 | Neuse
River Trains - 32nd 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! Come see us in our expanded building beside the Exposition Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $8 covers BOTH days for age 12 and older - free admission to age 11 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.nrvclub.net |
Graham Building | 919-834-5531(7-9 PM
please) glasley@bellsouth.net |
| 7 | Donald Trump for President Rally |
Dorton Arena |
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| 8 | NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
| 8-13 | 'Jump
for the Children' Horse Show....benefiting
Duke Children's Hospital Watch Olympic style show jumping at the 'JUMP FOR THE CHILDREN' HORSE SHOW, benefiting Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC. The horse show offers U.S. Equestrian Federation "AA" rated hunter and show jumping competition each day. Show Highlights: Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m. $10,000 Welcome Jumper Stake, Friday, Nov. 11 at 6:00 p.m. $10,000 USHJA (United States Hunter Jumper Association) International Hunter Derby sponsored by Dr. Betsee Parker and Huntland Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. $30,000 Duke Children's Hospital Grand Prix Daily show Tuesday through Sunday starting at 8:00 a.m. with FREE ADMISSION except for Saturday night. Admission for the Duke Children's Hospital Grand Prix is $10 person. Children under 10 admitted free. Box office opens at 5:00 p.m. Visit www.jumpforthechildren.org for more information on tickets, daily schedules and more. |
Hunt Horse Complex | Joan
McNair Petty |
| 9 | *NCDA
March Across Carolinas www.ncagr.gov/fooddist/index.htm |
Exposition Center | 919-575-4490 |
| 9 | *NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
| 10 | *NC Structural
Pesticide Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
| 10 | Raleigh
Ducks Unlimited Banquet Raleigh 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 -10:30 pm. Reservations required. To learn more about how you can make a difference call 1-800-45-Ducks. www.ducks.org |
Scott Building | Tickets & Event Information: 919-270-8177 |
| 11-13 |
Carolina
Collector Auto Fest |
Dorton Arena/ Graham Building/ Grounds | 336-972-4362
or 919-215-3351 |
| 12 | Raleigh Holiday Lula Palooza Over 30 LuLaRoe consultants in one shopping extravaganza.... with over 13,000 pieces of beautiful skirts, dresses, shirts, leggings and more....ranging in sizes XXS - 3XL ....multiple dressing rooms and one central check-out for your shopping convenience. Free Admission. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/RaleighHolidayLuLaPalooza |
Exposition Center | |
| 12 | *Church of Good Shepherd Oyster Roast | L.R. Harrill Center | 919-831-2002 |
| 12-13 | Christmas Toy Exchange by Kids Exchange Kids Exchange exists to provide families in our communities the avenue to buy and sell gently used children’s items as well as a new home for holiday items. Our new Christmas Toy Sale has expanded to a larger facility and will focus on seasonal products. *GENTLY USED TOYS Saturday Noon - 8 p.m. Public Regular Sale Hours Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public Regular Sale Hours Sunday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Public Half-Price Sale http://kxconsignment.com/ChristmasToyExchange www.KidsExchange.net |
Scott Building | julie@KidsExchange.net |
| 14 | Congressional Farmers’ Briefing Update on agriculture in North Carolina by Congressman Price and special guests - breakfast provided - open to the public. 8 - 10 a.m. Free Admission with RSVP requested by phone or email. |
Graham Building | 919-859-5999 katelynn.anderson@mail.house.gov |
| 15 | Fellowship
of Christian Athletes Banquet Free admission by reservation only. FCA Fund Raiser Banquet - keynote speaker starts at 6:15 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. www.trianglefca.org |
Scott Building | 919-848-4646 trifca@nc.rr.com |
| 15-16 | *NC
Soil & Water Commission *Tuesday: Work Session 6 - 10 pm Wednesday: Public Meeting 8 am - 12 Noon www.ncagr.com/SWC |
Martin Building | 919-715-0697 |
| 16-20 | RMI Raleigh Benefit Hunter/Jumper
Show |
Hunt Horse Complex | John
Rush 904-396-4106 RushShows@aol.com Fax 904-592-6604 |
| 19-20 | Carolina Coin and Stamp Show Coins, postcards and stamps, currency (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 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. |
Holshouser Building | Dot Hendrick 919-828-9450 |
| 19-20 | Dixie Gun & Knife Classic |
Graham Building | dixieguns@aol.com
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| 19-20 | Repticon Raleigh Reptile & Exotic Animal
Show Repticon Raleigh is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Hours: Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (VIP Entry at 9:00am) and Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm (No VIP Early Entry) Admission: Ages 13 and up - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, Under 5 - Free Admission. Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets www.repticon.com |
Scott Building | repticonevents@repticon.biz 863-268-4273 |
| 22 | *NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
| 25-27 | Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza The Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - qualtiy 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: $7.00 Daily or $8.00 Weekend (3-day pass). Discount admission coupon available. Check our website for more details. www.antextofnc.com |
Exposition Center | 336-924-8337 or |
| 25-27 | A
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market The complete holiday experience for the entire family. Featuring personal gifts, crafts, jewelry, art, pottery, holiday foods - it's the perfect stop to start & finish your holliday shopping. Admission is good all three days so plan on spending the weekend. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: Adults - $8, Seniors (60+) and Military w/ ID - $7, Child (6-12) - $4.Visit our website for additional information. www.Christmascarousel.com |
Graham Building | 336-855-0208 tlambert@christmascarousel.com |
| 26 | Turkey Circuit Quarter Horse Show |
Hunt Horse Complex | NC
Horse Council Office |
| 29 | *NC FFA Dairy Evaluation Dairy Cattle Evaluation Career Development Event provides a competitive event for agricultural education students. The event emphasizes skills in dairy cattle evaluation, selection, and dairy herd management. www.ncffa.org |
Hunt Horse Complex | Email: rjdavis@ncsu.edu |
| 29-30 | *Mid-Atlantic Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan Meetings Tuesday 1 - 8 p.m; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.usaha.org |
Martin Building | 919-707-3250 |
