| 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 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 |
| 1/30-2/1 |
Southern Farm Show
The largest agriculture exposition in the Carolinas and
Virginia. A major expansion onto the midway of the NC
State Fairgrounds means even more equipment, experts and
ideas. Filling the NC State Fairgrounds, the show features
over 500 manufacturers withexpert advice and the latest
farm equipment, supplies and services. Events include
the FFA tractor and truck driving competitions, the annual
meeting of the Tobacco Growers Association of NC, and
the Southern National Draft Horse Pull. Hours are
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Free admission
www.southernfarmshow.com |
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Scott Building,
Exposition Center,
Hunt Horse Complex , Grounds |
1-800-849-0248
email for
info
|
| 1 |
Southern National Draft Horse Pull
Giant percheron and belgian draft horses from across the
nation compete for prize money. Pre-show entertainment
includes horse-drawn equipment demonstrations, blue grass
music and the Coon Mule Jump.
www.southernshows.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
800-849-0248
email
for info
|
| 1 |
NC Excellence in Agriculture Benefit
BreakfastBreakfast with Commissioner Steve Troxler
in support of the Tobacco Farm Life Musuem 8 a.m. An annual
fundraising event for the Tobacco Farm Life Musuem.
www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org |
Holshouser Building |
919-733-7125
919-284-3431 |
| 1 |
Tobacco Growers Luncheon |
Holshouser Building |
1-800-849-0248 |
| 2 |
4-H Judges Seminar
www.nc4h.org |
Holshouser Building |
Bob Mowrey
919-515-5784 |
| 5 |
*Johnson Concrete Versa-Lok Training
Seminar
www.johnsoncmu.com |
Holshouser Building |
919-291-1517 |
| 5 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 5-6 |
NC DOT Pavement Marking Seminar
www.ncdot.org/~wztc |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Meredith McDiamid
919-250-4159 |
| 6 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 7 |
NCDA&CS Ag Cost Share Program
Technical Review Committee Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7125 |
| 8-9 |
Bull Riding
Doors open on Friday and Saturday at 6 pm and performance
starts daily at 7:30 pm. Admission is $15 reserved seating
and $10 general admission (age 5 an under admitted free).
Tickets are available at The Bull Chute Western Wear 919-782-2613,
The Country Connection (919-779-0000), Triangle Horse
Sports (919-781-8027) and Footwear Plus Western Wear (336-597-8075).
Tickets will also be available by phone on Jan 10 at 872-5935.
Finals will benefit the Raleigh based charity "Pretty
in Pink" - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Program to pomote
breast cancer awareness.www.SEBRAnow.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Jeff Mullens 919-796-8375
Tom Smith 432-349-7093 |
| 8-10 |
19th Annual N.C. RV & Camping Show
Consumer recreational vehicle camping show. Visit our
website below for additional event information. Event
hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $1 for
children ages 7 -12. Click on our link for more info
and discount admission info:
www.agievents.com |
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
804-425-6556
info-va@agievents.com |
| 9 |
Rod-Man Fishing School
The best fishing school in North Carolina offers everything
you need to know to make your fishing more successful
- from flounder fishing to King Mackerel, we teach it
all.
www.rodmancharters.com |
Martin Building |
910-799-6120
rodman@ec.rr.com
|
| 9 |
Triangle Wine Experience 2008
Fundraiser to benefit the Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental
Center. Black Tie Vinter's Gala Auction & Reception
includes live and silent auctions with rare and vintage
wines, stunning epicurean delights and a post-auction
celebration. Admission: $150.00 per guest. Event begins
at 5:30 p.m. with Silent Auction, 8:00 live auction, 10:00
dancing
www.frankielemmonschool.com
www.trianglewineexperience.org |
Scott Building |
919-845-8880
email
for info |
| 12 |
NCStructural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 12-14 |
*Sears 2008 Power Rama Dealer
Training
This is a Private dealer training event. |
Holshouser Building |
847-765-0034
molly_callahan@aramark.com |
| 13 |
NCDA&CS Board Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7125 |
| 15-17 |
NCHJA C Indoors Horse Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m.
Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
Trifarms@aol.com
|
| 15-17 |
Carolina Power and Sailboat Show
Raleigh's largest family boat show featuring boats of
all makes and models, ski equipment, electronics, and
boat services and equipment. Show Hours: Friday noon
- 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.
-
5 p.m. Admission: adults $7; seniors Ages 60 and over
$6; jr. boater ages 12-15 $5, ages 11 and under admitted
free. Click on our weblink for $1 discount coupon:
www.ncboatshows.com
|
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
336-855-0208
info@ncboats.com
Show Office during Event:
919-832-6926 |
| 15-17 |
Piano Sale
Piano & Organ Distributors presents a huge inventory
of new and pre-owned pianos and organs during this three-day
sale.
www.pianodistributors.com |
Scott Building |
919-828-8088 |
16-17 |
Field of Dreams Cat Club - Purrfect
Love Show
Cats from around the world will be on exhibition during
show hours. Come see 7 continuous rings of judging each
day. Also check out our wonderful vendors with items for
you and your feline friends. Show Hours - Saturday: 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adults
$5 (Students & Seniors $4), Children ages 2-12 $3
(Under age 2 admitted Free).
http://vanadis.cnc.net/Dreams/2008flyer.htm |
Holshouser Building |
vanadis@nc.rr.com
919-870-8624 |
| 20 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 21-24 |
Raleigh Winter II Hunter
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m.
Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
Trifarms@aol.com
|
| 22-24 |
The Log & Timber Home
Show
Log and timber home companies, building product suppliers,
real estate consultants, and custom furniture and décor
craftsmen who offer unique items for your one-of-a-kind
dream home will be at this show. Premier marketplace
for log or timber home packages, finishing materials,
furniture, lighting and financing. Free workshops and
custom design options. You can even visit
financing
companies
to receive loan pre-approval. Bring your floorplans
....bring your notebook of ideas.....get ready to be
inspired at
the Log & Timber Home Show!
Event Hours: Friday. noon
- 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Sunday
10
a.m.
-
4
p.m. Admission
$15
at the door. Pre-register on our website for a 20%
admission
discount coupon. Children ages 18 and under accompanied
by an adult admitted free.
www.thelogandtimberhomeshow.com |
Graham Building |
Event Info: 800-782-1253
Exhibitors/Vendors Call:
Grace Cular Yee at
800-826-3893 Ext.273 |
| 22-24 |
Native American Indian Art Show
A Native American art show and sale. Hundreds of articles
including jewelry, pottery, Kachina dolls, rugs, bows,
lances, artifacts, framed art work and high quality southwestern
art. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on Friday and Saturday;
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is FREE. |
Holshouser Building |
505-291-9719
918-633-1032 |
| 23 |
AKC Educational MatchFun
for you and your AKC Dog - Learn about dog shows, obedience
and More! Free programs include handling classes, grooming
tops, AKC Dog Show procedures, show entry assistance,
equipment advice, canine good citizen information, obedience/rally/agility
demonstrations, and local club information offered at
this event.
Educational Programs 9 a.m. - Noon
AKC Sanctioned Match 1 p.m.
Obedience & Rally Run Through 1 p.m.
SPECTATOR ADMISSION IS FREE. Match Entry is $5 per dog
and Obedience/Rally Run Through is $5 per run. Entries
for match accepted 9 - 11:50 a.m. - Entries must be
AKC
registered dog 6 months of age with current
vaccinations.
www.akc.org |
Dorton Arena |
919-816-3712
jbt@akc.org |
| 23 |
*North Carolina Dump Truck
Association Trade Show
Private trade show presented by NC Dump Truck Association.
Business Meeting 9 am; Trade show 10 am - 3 pm |
Exposition Center |
336-644-6013
ncdumptruck@yahoo.com |
| 23 |
*Carolina Ballet 10th Anniversary
Gala
Private event by invitation. |
Scott Building |
919-719-0800
kanderson@carolinaballet.com |
| 24 |
Carolina Ballet Prop Sale
Prop Sale - open to public beginning 8 am Sunday |
Scott Building |
919-719-0800
kanderson@carolinaballet.com |
| 2/25-27 |
*NC Standards Division Inspector
Training |
L. R. Harrill Center |
919-733-3313
|
| 2/26-27 |
*NC Bar Exams |
Exposition Center,
Dorton Arena |
919-677-0561 |
| 2/26-28 |
Eastern Technical Associates Smoke
School
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Training to read visible emissions;
Program offers a 6 month certification in EPA regulation
Method-9.
www.eta-is-opacity.com |
Midway |
919-878-3188 |
| 26-28 |
NC DOT Work Zone Traffic Control Seminar
www.ncdot.org/~wztc |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Meredith McDiamid
919-250-4159 |
| 27 |
Food & Drug Protection Division
ISO Accreditation Recognition Ceremony
www.trianglefarms.com
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7366 |
| 27 |
Pro Days LLC Trade Show
Largest selection of landscape and compact construction
equipment in the area. Classes and seminars on landscape
maintenance offered. Free admission.
www.ncbobcat.com |
Scott Building |
919-781-7910
bmangum@ncbobcat.com |
| 2/29-3/1 |
Dixie Deer Classic
Deer Hunters Convention. This is the 28th annual event designed to offer
the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors. Seminars, displays,
trophy scoring, and archery competition. Hours are Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for
adults (get your hand stamped for return admission good all 3 days), children
12 and under are admitted free. Friday
is Youth Day - Special Admission Friday only Age 13-18 $5.00
www.dixiedeerclassic.org |
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
919-782-5333
dixiedeerclassic@aol.com
brooksroberte@bellsouth.net
|