N.C. State Fair Division
February 2017
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.TheRaleighMarket.com | Commercial & Education
Bldgs. Outside grounds |
919-899-FLEA (919-899-3532) |
1 | *23rd Annual Double Gold Star Grower Workshop/Meeting Free admission with Registration - Tickets will be mailed to attendees to secure their seating - Private Event. 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Training and recognition meeting for NC Double Gold Star Growers that provide migrant housing. www.ncdol.com |
Martin Building | Information: 919-807-2925 |
1 | Wake County Agribusiness Breakfast |
Hunt Horse Complex | 800-849-0248 or 919-250-1068 |
1-3 | 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 with expert 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 (see separate listings below). Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Free admission www.southernfarmshow.com |
Dorton Arena, |
1-800-849-0248 or 704-376-6594 |
2 | 2017 NC Ag Development Forum |
Holshouser Building | 919-707-3008 |
2 | FFA Truck Driving Contest |
Hunt Horse Complex | Belinda Niedwick |
2 | *23rd Annual Gold Star Grower Workshop/Meeting Free admission with Registration - Tickets will be mailed to attendees to secure their seating - Private Event. 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Traing and recognition meeting for NC Gold Star Growers that provide migrant housing. www.ncdol.com |
Martin Building | Information: 919-807-2925 |
3 | NC Excellence in Agriculture Benefit
Breakfast Breakfast 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 | 919-707-3000 |
3 | Tobacco Growers Annual Meeting
& Luncheon |
Holshouser Building | 1-800-849-0248 dzimmerman@southernshows.com |
3 | 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, and Coon Mule Jump. Doors open at 5 p.m. - Event begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission: $10 advance purchase (available at the Graham Building during the Southern Farm Show on February 1 through February 3) or $12 at the door. www.southernnationaldrafthorsepull.com |
Hunt Horse Complex | Calvin Davis 919-717-0323 SouthernNationalDraftHorsePull@gmail.com |
4 | Triangle Area Polo Club Match Join us at Hunt Horse Complex for an evening of polo! The Hilltopper Indoor Tailgate Charity Match will benefit Clark's Promise for the homeless. Hours: 4 - 7 pm on Saturday. Triangle Area Polo Club Match |
Hunt Horse Complex | 919-949-0351 David Brooks |
7 | *NC Growers Association Annual Meeting Private Industry Meeting. |
Holshouser Building | 910-245-2969 |
7 | *NC
Structural Pesticide Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
8 | *NC
Pesticide Licensing Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
10 |
Big Time Wrestling - STING Big Time Wrestling presents wrestling at its best! Doors open: 6 p.m. Bell time: 8 p.m. Advance Admission Tickets: $75 VIP, $50 Golden Ringside rows 3-4, Floor Seating Rows 5-8, Arena Seating $20. Any available seats on Feb. 10 will be sold at the Dorton North Box Office beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb.10. Check our website for more details. www.BTWpro.com |
Dorton Arena | 800-838-3006 |
10-11 | Carousel Farms American Bullriders
Finals Carousel Farms presents American Bullriders Finals, Bullriding and Barrell Racing Finals. Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. each night. Admission: $17 VIP reserved seating and $12 general admission - kids 5 and under admitted free. Ticket Sales & Information 919-872-6898. www.carouselfarmsraleigh.com |
Hunt Horse Complex | Info: Jeff Mullens 919-796-8375 Tickets: 919-872-6898 |
10-12 | Kids Exchange Consignment Sale - |
Graham Building: Feb.10-12 Exposition Center: Feb.10-11 |
amy@kidsexchange.net |
10-12 | Sports Card, Memorabilia, & Comic Con Over 80 exhibitors will be buying, selling and trading vintage to new sportscards, memorabilia and comics on over 225 tables! Featured autograph guests Phil Ford, Koren Robinson, Lenny Rosenbluth, Rudy May, and Howard Stevens. Show Hours: Friday 2 - 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $5 daily; Weekend Pass $7. Free admission for Ages 15 and under. Check our website for discount admission coupon. www.tidewatercardsandcollectibles.com |
Scott Building | 804-704-4700 |
11 | "Battlefield" Professional Boxing |
Dorton Arena | stoprunningboxing@gmail.com 919-827-2941 or 919-394-6103 |
13 | Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting |
Martin Building | 919-707-3236 |
14-15 | *NC DOT Pavement Marking Seminar - PMCT2017 Private CertificationTraining Event:7a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.ncdot.org/~wztc |
Hunt Horse Complex | ratchley@ncdot.gov 919-62-4566 |
15 | *NC
Board of Agriculture Meeting Tuesday - 2 pm www.ncagr.com |
Martin Building | 919-707-3000 |
16-19 | NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL AUTO EXPO Event hours are 12 noon. to 9 p.m on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Sunday. Admission: $10 Adults* 13 to 60; $7 Over 60; $5 Ages 6-12; Free admission for Under Age 6. Click on our web link for additional information. www.ncautoexpo.com |
Graham Building, Exposition Center, Dorton Arena |
919-219-3903 info@ncautoexpo.com |
17 | Triangle
Delta Waterfowl 6th Annual Banquet Raleigh Chapter annual banquet. Support the "2013 Governor's Conservation Organization of the Year" by joining us to "secure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting." Fundraiser event includes dinner, annual membership, raffles, live band, and information on the conservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife. Doors open 5:30 pm Event Hours: 6:30 -10:30 pm. Reservations required - email or call 919-538-7874. To learn more about how you can make a difference visit our website at www.facebook.com/triangledelta.waterfowl |
Scott Building | Tickets & Event Information: 919-971-1316 Lee Monsees |
18 | Share to Care Gala |
Scott Building | |
18-19 | TICA Time Cat Show Regular Admission - Age 7 and up: $5 |
Holshouser Building | ElizWillet@aol.com |
18-19 | Double L Bar Cowboy Mounted Shooters |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Dave Lohrey info@doubleLbarshooters.com |
21-22 | *NC Bar Exams www.ncble.org |
Scott Building |
919-677-0561 |
21-22 | Martin Building | ||
22-23 | 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 Visible Emissions Training and Certification. www.smokeschool.com |
Midway | 919-878-3188 info@smokeschool.com |
23 | * NCDA Farmer-Buyer Meetings |
Holshouser Building | 919-707-3106 |
23 | *NC
Pesticide Licensing Exams www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin Building | 919-733-6100 |
23-26
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Raleigh Indoors Winter II Classic ‘A’ |
Hunt Horse Complex | Joan Petty 919-669-9877 HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
24-26 | North Carolina Dealers Assocation
Spring RV Sale Promoted by NC RV Dealers Association, this show & sale offers the largest selection of new and used RVs under one roof. Looking for the best deal on a 2017 RV, come on out to the NCRVDA’s Spring RV Sale Event. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily Admission: $10 for age 13 and older, children 12 and under are free. Special Rate Tickets: Seniors Day, Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., over 55 years old get in for only $5; Family Night, Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m., all Adult Tickets are only $5; and Military/Law Enforcement All Day Friday-$5 Only!!! (Additional discounts and coupons do not apply to special rate tickets.) Go to www.northcarolinarvda.com for advance purchase discount prices and coupons. |
Graham Building, Exposition Center, Dorton Arena, |
800-478-2324 |
25-26 | *India Fest Performer Audition |
Holshouser Building | 919-271-8983 info@nuvyug.org |
24-25 | 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 Visible Emissions Training and Certification. www.smokeschool.com |
Midway | 919-878-3188 info@smokeschool.com |
25-26 | Body Mind Spirit Expo Holistic living expo - health, wellness and metaphysical booths and lectures featuring natural and holistic health produces, intuitive readings, enlightened art, crystals, massage and chiropractic. Body Mind Spirit Expo is the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S. Come explore over 100 exhibitor booths and 70 free lectures. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Admission covers both days - $12 for adults and children under age 10 are admitted free. Visit the web site for a $1 discount coupon: www.bmse.net/ |
Scott Building | 541-482-3722 marcella@bmse.net |
27 | *Wake County Republican Precinct Meeting |
Scott Building |
919-872-0026 |
28-3/1 | *NC DOT Pavement Marking Seminar - PMCT2017 Private CertificationTraining Event www.ncdot.org/~wztc |
Hunt Horse Complex | Ramona Atchley 919-773-2800 |