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December 2009

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)
3 *Sears Contracting Christmas Party
www.searscontract.com
Holshouser Building 919-754-0750
4-5

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 10 am. Auction time on Friday and 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

5 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

5

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

5

NCDA Home Economics Luncheon

Martin Building

5-6 NCSU Open Horse Show
Hunt Horse Complex

Robin Lynn
919-515-5784 Robin_Lynn@ncsu.edu

6

 

Posada Navidena Que Pasa 2009
A hispanic holiday celebration with booths offering health professional services as well as traditional hispanic cuisine and Christmas related items. Free Admission
Event Hours: 1 - 7 pm
www.quepasamedia.com

Dorton Arena

919-645-1680
maleman@quepasamedia.com

8 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
9 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
11-12

Bulls, Bells & Barrels - Bull Riding Event

Carousel Farms present "Bulls, Bells, & Barrels" championship bull riding - barrel racing - western and equestrian christmas shopping - entertainment for the whole family. Admission $10 General; $15 VIP; Age 5 and under free admission.
Gates open 5 pm on Friday and 3 pm on Saturday for shopping.

www.CarouselFarmsRaleigh.com

Hunt Horse Complex

919-796-8375 or 919-872-6898

11-13 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

11-13 and 18-20

North Carolina Pottery Fair
Two great extended weekends presented by The Sanford Pottery Festival: December 11-13 and December 18-20. Hours are 1-6 pm both Fridays, 11am - 6 pm both Saturdays and Noon - 5 pm both Sundays. Regular daily admission is $5 per adult (click on out website for free guest pass) includes one free guest admission with coupon and one paid admission. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free. Click on our website for additional details: www.ncpotteryfair.com

Holshouser Building 919-708-5788
12

*NC Pumper Group & Portable Toilet Group

www.ncpumpergroup.org/schedule_of_events.htm
www.mccleesconsulting.com

Martin Building 252-249-1097
12 ASAC Academy Horse Show
Hunt Horse Complex (Barn E Ring)

lizholmes@mebtel.net
919-563-5992

13

*NCSF Security Meeting


Martin Building 919-839-4525
17

*Golden Years Holiday Celebration Breakfast


Exposition Center 919-831-6851
19

*Civil Air Patrol Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron Holiday Banquet


Martin Building meshanley@hotmail.com
18-20 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
19-20

Capital City Gun Show
Event hours are 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

19-20 Carolina Mane 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 sileeno@ipass.net
Event Info: 919-934-1344 Participants: 919-464-5915
28-31

Raleigh Indoor Holiday Classic
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - USEF "A" Rated - Monday thru Thursday - 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

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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 
Come see cate in competition from around the world! Big cats, small cats all loved and shown hiiiiiioping to be the best in show! All cats will be shown all days so you can see every competitor on either event day. That's not all - numerous vendors will offer lovely items for your and your cat. Come on out and do some holiday shopping.
http://vanadis.cnc.net/FirstinFlight.shtml

Holshouser Building firstinflightcatclub@nc.rr.com
919-870-8624

 

 

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