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December 2008

Date Event
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Building Contact Info
every Sat. & Sun.  The Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 5 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.ncstatefair.org/fleamarket/ Commercial & Education Bldgs.
Outside grounds 
919-829-3533
1 *Raleigh Salt Water Fishing Club
www.rswsc.org
L.R. Harrill Center 919-836-8473
2 *Crossroads Ford Christmas Party
www.crossroadsford.com
Holshouser Building 919-467-1881
3 *Dillon Commercial Client Appreciation Lunch
www.dilloncommercial.com
L.R. Harrill Center 919-782-1921
4 *Sears Contracting Christmas Party
www.searscontract.com
Holshouser Building 919-754-0750
5-6

Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles.
You may preview the cars on Friday, December 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Auction time on Friday is noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per day or $15 for a two-day pass.
Age 12 and Under $5 per day or $7 for a two-day pass. Free Admission to registered bidders.
www.raleighclassic.com

Graham Building and Exposition Center

919-404-4762 joyce_duke@leith.com

Participant/Exhibitor:
919-269-5271

6 Holiday Cheers to You Cheerleading Competition
Registration begins 8:30 am - Competition begins 10:00 am. Spectator Admission $10.00
www.championcupnationals.com
Dorton Arena 919-851-4357
6

Triangle Shopping Bag - A Marketplace Event
Holiday Shopping Event offering arts & crafts, jewelry and baby items from local vendors. Come support The Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh in their community involvement activities. FREE ADMISSION
www.jwcraleigh.org

Gov. Martin Building - Gate 9

hmharvey1@hotmail.com
919-719-8422

info@jwcraleigh.org

6

Scandinavian Christmas Fair
This event features Scandivanian favorites like homemade foods, unique crafts and entertainment. There will be cultural exhibits and children's activities. Come and enjoy a traditional Scandinavian Christmas, certain to get you in the spirit. Entertainment includes folk dancing, folk music, and the popular Lucia-procession. The food court will have Swedish meatballs, salmon and homemade breads. Event is sponsored by SWEA (Swedish Women's Association) and VASA (Swedish-American organization). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and children under 13 admitted free.
www.scanfair.org

Holshouser Building

info@scanfair.org
919-353-1995

Participant/Exhibitor Info:
919-676-8607

6-7

 

A Camelot Christmas
A Winter Festival of Merriment, Joy, Song, Entertainment & The Most Unique Gifts of the Season. Presenting King Arthur & Guinevere, Entertainment, Dance, Music, Performance by The Musicians Royale Choir & The Finest & Most Unique Gifts in the Land! This event is a fundraiser for The Historical Enrichment Society. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults-$5, $3 for Ages 5-12. Under age 5 is free.
www.historicalenrichmentsociety.org

Scott Building

919-755-8004
donna@ncrenfaire.com

6-7

NCHC Open Championship Horse Show/Training Clinic
Free spectator admission. Begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
www.NC HorseCouncil.com

Hunt Horse Complex Vendor Info:
Myra Daniel
919-933-0589

Sponsorship/Stabling/Showing Info:
Sammy Jenkins
362-8203
7

Carolina Roller Derby - Bout 8
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller derby in their 2008 series.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, First Half begins 6:00 pm, First Period Intermission 6:25 pm, Second Period begins 6:40 pm, Second Period Intermission 7:05 pm, Third Period begins 7:20 pm. Game ends 7:45 pm. Bout Day Admission: $14 Adults, $8 with College ID, $7 children (age 5 and under - 2 per adult admitted free). Advance admission $10 Adults, $5 children - Click for advance ticket and season ticket info
:www.carolinarollergirls.com

Dorton Arena

fairybrutal@carolinarollergirls.com

9

NCStructural Pest Control & Pesticides Board Meeting
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
11

*AENC 27th Annual Trade Show
Private industry event - invitation only.
http://www.aencnet.org

Exposition Center

919-821-1648

diane@aencnet.org

12-13 Holiday Gem & Jewelry Show
Ruby, diamond, emerald, sapphires jewelry; 14, 18, 22 and 24 KT Gold items; platium, silver and gold jewelry; Custom Designers Tri-State Gem & Mineral Club Stonecutters (Lapidariat); minerals from all over the world. Admission: $3.00 - Children under 10 admitted free. Show Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Scott Building

919-772-3429
VERNON14KT@aol.com

12-14

Cowboy Christmas Pro Rodeo & Gift Show Extravaganza
Rodeo is Mid-Atlantic Professional Rodeo Association (PRA) sanctioned and features bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, cowgirls' barrell racing, breakaway roping and wild bull riding. Cowboy Christmas Gift Show features unique vendors offering gift merchandise and crafts, daily visits from Santa, also available are pony rides and mechanical bull rides. Gift Show opens daily at 10 am - Free Admision to public until rodeo gates open (6 pm on Fri. and Sat. and 1 pm on Sun). Rodeo performances daily - 7:30 pm on Fri. and Sat. and 3:00 pm on Sun. Ticket Prices to be announced.
www.aRealCowboyStore.com

Hunt Horse Complex

704-882-6994
mapra99@aol.com

Rodeo Contestant Entry:
704-528-5812

12-14

First in Flight Cat Club 9th 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 
Cat Show sanctioned by the International Cat Association. See many different breeds of cats from around the world. Shop our vendors for you and your cat.
www.concentric.net/~vanadis/FirstinFlight.shtml

Holshouser Building vanadis@concentric.net
919-870-8624
13 Young Champions Cheer & Karate Competitions
"Showcase of the Stars" 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 pm. Karate 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Spectator Admission is FREE. Classes in karate, cheer and dance 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

919-779-0878
youngchampionsnc@bellsouth.net

17 *NCSU Dept. of Zoology Commencement Ceremony Holshouser Building 919-515-5978
dana_derosier@ncsu.edu
TBA

EID UL-ADHA Prayer Meeting
Salat-ul-Eid will be on at 8 a.m.
www.islam1.org

Dorton Arena 919-834-9572
iar1@bellsouth.net
19-21

Capital City Gun Show
Event hours are Friday: 3 - 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily admission is $8.
www.cegunshows.com
www.showmasters.us

Graham Building

888-715-0606
540-953-0016
gunshows@usit.net

540-951-1344
gunshow@uplink.net

FAX:540-552-9458
540-951-1424

19-21 Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia 3-Day Show
Over 80 exhibitors will be buying, selling and trading vintage to new sportscards, memorabilia, NASCAR, etc. on over 225 tables! Show Hours: Friday 2 - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: $5 daily; Weekend Pass $7. Free admission for Ages 15 and under. Check our website for discount admission coupon. www.insidepitch.com
Scott Building  Ray or Dot Mozingo
919-553-4285
20-21 Carolina Main Event Show Circuit, LLC
All around open horse show. Free Spectator Admission. Show starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
www.ipass.net/cmesc
Hunt Horse Complex - Covered Arena sileeno@ipass.net or kad1115@ad.com
919-934-1344 or 919-464-5915

21

 

Posada Navidena Que Pasa 2008
A hispanic holiday celebration with booths offering health professional services as well as traditional hispanic cuisine and Christmas related items. Free Admission
Event Hours: 11 am - 7 pm
www.quepasamedia.com

Holshouser Building

919-645-1680
maleman@quepasamedia.com

28-31

Raleigh Indoor Holiday Classic
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - USEF "A" Rated - Thursday through Sunday - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free admission.. FREE ADMISSION
www.trianglefarms.com

Hunt Horse Complex

Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
becca@trianglefarms.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