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December 2010

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)
30-12/1 NC DOT Pavement Marking Seminar
www.ncdot.org/~wztc
Hunt Horse Complex Peggy Seymore
919-773-2983
2 *Sears Contracting Christmas Party
www.searscontract.com
Holshouser Building 919-754-0750
2 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
3-4

Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles.
You may preview the cars on Friday, December 3 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

3-5 Holiday Classic Open Horse Show
Statewide open horse show to benefit the NCSU Waskin Riding Team and the North Central District 4-H Horse Program. Free specator admission. Open to public beginning at 8 am daily. http://holidayclassicopenhorseshow.webs.com
Hunt Horse Complex

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

4 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

4

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

4-5 Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet
Over 100 vendors featuring Lionel, K-Line, MTH, American Flyer, "N", "HO", "O", "S". and "G" gauge trains, accessories, track, switches and hard to find parts. Hands-on layouts and train races for the children. Minor on-site repairs. Auction at 1 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. General admission is $5 for adults ($1 off coupon in News & Observer or Event Flyer), free for children under age 13 accompanied by paying adult.
www.se-tca.org
Scott Building 919-847-5393
jfmitch@juno.com.
4

NCDA Home Economics Luncheon

Martin Building

12

 

Posada Navidena Que Pasa 2010
A hispanic holiday celebration with booths offering health professional services as well as traditional hispanic cuisine and Christmas related items. Free Admission
Event Hours: 2 - 7 pm
www.quepasamedia.com

Exposition Center

919-645-1680
maleman@quepasamedia.com

15 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
10-11

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

10-12

North Carolina Pottery Fair
The Sanford Pottery Festival presents an excitiing holiday shopping experience with an extended weekend on December 10-12 featuring the flavor from the Seagrove and Sanford Pottery Festivals. Hours are 1-6 pm on Friday, 11am - 6 pm on Saturday, and Noon - 5 pm on Sunday. 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
11

*NC Pumper Group & Portable Toilet Group

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

Martin Building 252-249-1097
11 ASAC Academy Saddlebred Show
Horse show with classes for American Saddlebreds, Road Horses, Hackney ponies as well as some all breed classes. Emphasis on Academy, junior exhibitor and amateur riders. Affiliated with American Saddlebred Horse Association of the Carolinas (ASAC) Event is free spectator admission and begins at 10:00 am.
http://www.asacsaddlebred.com
Hunt Horse Complex (Barn E Ring)

lizholmes@mebtel.net
919-765-2559 or 919-563-5992

TBA

*Golden Years Holiday Celebration Breakfast


Exposition Center 919-831-6851
17-19 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
info@insidepitch.com
919-553-4285

17-19 Holiday Food & Craft Show
Join us for the shopping event of the season! Unique Crafts, handmade products from across the globe and right next door - many local artists, homemade foods and wines from NC, VA and PA. Local talents will be on stage instructing "how to" workshops on quilting, flower arranging, and many other hobbies.Show Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 am - 7 pm, and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Admission: Age 18 and up $4 daily; Ages 10-17 $3; ages 5-10 $1 . Free admission for Ages 5 and under. Check our website for more information. www.americanheritage.com
Exposition Center aheritage@earthlink.net
919-742-1023
18

*Civil Air Patrol Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron Holiday Banquet


Martin Building Civil Air Patrol email
18-19

Capital City Gun Show
Buy - Sell - Trade event : guns, knives, ammo, hunting supplies and related merchandise. 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

18-19 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 kad1115@aol.com
Event Info: 919-464-5915
Participants: 919-934-1344
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

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

31-1/2

First in Flight Cat Club 10th Annual "Meowing in the New Year" TICA Cat Show
3-Day TICA cat show: Friday 2 - 9 pm, Saturday 10am - 5 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm ADMISSION: $5 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens and Students with ID, $3 Ages 2 - 12 years .
Come see up to 250 cats representing breeds from around the world! All cats entered in the show are available for viewing during all show hours. In addition, Second Chance will be at the show with cats available for adoption. Also check out our wide variety of vendors with items for you and your cat loving friends.
www.FirstInFlightCatClub.info

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

 

 

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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