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December 2013

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.

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)
11/29-12/1 Turkey Circuit Quarter Horse Show
www.eqhnc.com
Hunt Horse Complex  Margaret Byrd
910-892-3221
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
1 X Evolution Cheerleading Competition
Cheerleading one-day regional event - Fun and instructional cheerleading competitions.
www.cheerextreme.com
Dorton Arena Email:
X-EvolutionCheerEvents.
2 *Ford's Produce Annual Awards Dinner
www.fordsproduce.com
Martin Building 919-833-7559
3 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
4 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
5 *Sears Contracting Christmas Party
www.searscontract.com
Holshouser Building 919-754-0750
6-7

Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. Registered Bidder preview on Thursday, December 5 from 5 - 8 pm. Public may preview the cars on Friday, December 6 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

7 Young Champions of America Raleigh Regional Showcase of the Stars Cheer Competition
"Showcase of the Stars" cheerleading competition Registration begins at 9 am - Event concludes at 7 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.org

Dorton Arena

919-535-8304
ycoanc@nc.rr.com

7

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 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 13 admitted free.
www.scanfair.org

Holshouser Building

info@scanfair.org
919-824-2335

Participant/Exhibitor Info:
919- 846-3785

7

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

 

7-8 5th Annual Holiday Classic Open Horse Show
Statewide open horse show classes for youth and adult exhibitors in western, hunter and saddleseat divisions to benefit the NCSU Intercollegiate Western Riding Team and the North Central District 4-H Horse Program. Free spectator admission. Open to public beginning at 8 am - 10 pm daily. http://holidayclassicopenhorseshow.webs.com
Hunt Horse Complex


919-513-3509
Mike_Yoder@ncsu.edu

7-8 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. Door prizes every hour. 3:00 PM RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING: LIONEL 6-31774 AEC RADIOACTIVE TRANSPORT SET Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. General admission is $6 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.
8

*Wake Enterprises Holiday Party
www.wake-enterprises.org/index.html

Holshouser Building

919-714-6168

13-14

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.

Doors open at 6 pm on Friday and Saturday for shopping - show starts at 7:30 pm.

www.CarouselFarmsRaleigh.com

Hunt Horse Complex

Jeff Mullen
919-796-8375 or 919-872-6898

13-15 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! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to talk with experts and take advantage of this valuable service!. Featured autograophy guests TBA. James Spence Authentication will be authenticating autographs and accepting raw cards for submission to Beckett for grading. 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.insidepitchpromotions.com
Scott Building 


540-392-2884
wes@swva.net

14

*NC Pumper Group & Portable Toilet Groupwww.ncpumpergroup.org/schedule_of_events.htm
www.mccleesconsulting.com

Martin Building 252-249-1097
14-23

The Christmas County Fair
Coming to the NC State Fairgrounds from Dec 14th through 23rd is a spectacular, fully immersive
holiday experience unlike any other. Be magically transported to the North Pole for Santa's very own Christmas County Fair! Join Santa around the fire for Story Time. Challenge the Abominable Snowman to a sled race or an epic snowball fight. Become an honorary Elf in Santa's Toy Factory. Shop down Main Street for one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts by local artists. Be part of the magic, with rides, attractions, blue-ribbon contests and a full schedule of entertainment for all ages! Check ChristmasCountyFair.com for more information about
ticket sales, sponsorship packages and vendor opportunities.Coming only to the NC State Fairgrounds Dec 14-23.

Admission: $25 Adults/ $20 Children 13 and under.
Each day will have 2 ticket times with the exception of the 24th. Event Hours: (Sat) Dec 14th through (Mon) Dec 23rd are 10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm-8pm. Discount tickets will be available at select locations
prior to event, locations TBA. Tickets will be limited, so get yours in advance! Tickets for The Christmas County Fair will be available October 1, 2013. Please check back for updates on ticket prices and packages in the coming months. Learn more at ChristmasCountyFair.com

Exposition Center

Event Info: 919-322-2074
carrie@imaginigami.com

Sponsor/ Vendor/Exhibitor Info:
Carrie Haub 310-344-9444

21-22

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 ages 13 and up. Discount coupons available in local newspapers and on our weblink:.
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

28-31

Raleigh Indoor Holiday Classic
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - USEF "A" Rated - Wednesday thru Saturday - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION
www.trianglefarms.com

Hunt Horse Complex

Joan Petty
919-669-9877
HorseShows@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