| 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 |
| 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
|
| 1 |
*Dixie Deer Classic Exhibitor Party
|
Holshouser Building |
919-782-5333 |
| 1 |
Raleigh Spring Horse Sale
Horse Auction - selling Quarter Horses and Paint
Horses for show, pleasure and breeding. Free admission.
9 a.m. Demonstration of sale horses
Sale begins 11 a.m.
www.professionalauction.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Mike or Tim Jennings
800-240-7900
FAX: 540-955-0881
info@professionalauction.com |
| 1 |
Williams 50th Birthday Celebration
|
Martin Building |
|
| 1-2 |
Body Mind Spirit Expo
Holistic living expo - booths and lectures. 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, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Admission covers both
days - $10 for adults and children under age 10 are admitted
free. Discount coupon available on web site.
www.bmse.net
|
Scott Building |
541-482-3722
mollie@bmse.net
919-661-2282 |
| 2 |
AYHC Symposium
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-828-9478 |
| 4 |
Farm Breakfast
8 - 10 a.m. |
Graham - Hall of Fame Room |
919-848-1885 |
| 4 |
*Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake
County Table Top Night Associate Showcase
This event is not open to the public.
www.hbawake.com |
Exposition Center |
919-233-3033 |
| 7-8 |
Children's Spring Clothing and Baby
Equipment Sale
Gently Used. Greatly Reduced. If it's for kids, we've
got it! Infant, Children's & Maternity clothing, toys
for all ages, books, games, videos, bedding, shoes, equipment
(strollers, swings, cribs, highchairs, carseats,etc.)
and MUCH MORE! Join us for one of TMOTT's best events
of the year! Sponsored by Triangle Mothers of Twins &
Triplets. Free Admission. Sale open to public Saturday
7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cash only - no checks and no
credit cards accepted.
www.tmott.org |
Exposition Center |
CandE@tmott.org.
Membership Info ONLY:
1-800-783-3088 |
| 7-9 |
Woman's Club of Raleigh Spring Antiques
Show & Sale.
Get your garden ready for spring at this show featuring
all types of outdoor accessories. Urns, statuary, contrainers
and benches are just a few garden accents being offered
by reputable dealers at this show. You can also find period
furniture, fine & estate jewelry, silver, crystal,
glass, botanical prints, majolica, English porcelain and
American folk art, and more... Admission is $7 for a three
day pass. Event hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..
www.womansclubofraleigh.org |
Scott Building |
(919) 782-5599
antiqueshow@womansclubofraleigh.org
|
| 8-9 |
India Fest - A Cultural Arts Showcase
Discover Indian cultural arts through dance, music, cultural
cuisine, and traditional crafts in a Bazaar-style atmosphere
in the magnificent Dorton Arena. Bring your family and
friends! Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 -
6 p.m. Admission $3, free admission both days to children
age 3 and under.
www.nuvyug.org |
Dorton Arena |
919-271-8983
info@nuvyug.org |
| 8-9 |
Coin & Stamp Show
Coins, postcards and stamps (U.S., foreign, ancient, gold
& silver) will be available. Dealers will be
selling foreign, domestic and ancient currency. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission
is free. |
Holshouser Building |
D.H. Hendrick
919-828-9450 |
| 11 |
*Junior League of Raleigh General
Membership Meeting
This event is not open to the public. www.jlraleigh.org |
Holshouser Building |
kristenr@mindspring.com |
| 11 |
Basic Law Enforcement
Training
|
Grounds |
|
| 13 |
Emergency Programs -Avian
Flu Meeting
|
Martin Building |
919-807-4326 |
| 13-16 |
NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL AUTO EXPO
Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association presents the
20th annual international auto expo. More than 160,000
SF show - new production models and concept cars representing
more than a half-dozen car, truck and sports utility
vehicle
manufacturers will be on display. Additional special
attractions include National Guard Display with Dale
Earnhardt Jr. #88 Display Race Car, NC Governor's Safety
Program Display, Highway Patrol Vehicle Display , and
scheduled entertainment in Graham Sales Arena (daily)
and Dorton Arena (doors open 5pm - Opening act 6pm
- Feature
Artist
7:30 pm).
Show Hours: Thursday - Noon to 9 p.m.; Friday
- 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m
(includes
ticket for first arrive/first available admission to
Eddie Money March 14 Dorton Arena performance);
Saturday
9
a.m. to
9 p.m
(includes
ticket
for first arrive/first available admission to Phil Vassar
March
15 Dorton Arena performance);
Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $8
Adults 13 to
60; $5
Over 60;
$4
Ages 6-12; Free admission for Under Age 6. www.ncautoexpo.com |
Graham Building,
Exposition Center,
Dorton Arena |
919-219-3903
info@ncautoexpo.com |
| 14-16 |
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
|
| 15-16 |
Bead Mercantile Show
Visit our event for a great selection of beads and bead
related items. Workshops also available. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $3.
www.janesfiberandbeads.com |
Scott Building |
423-639-7919
orders@janesfiberandbeads.com |
| 18 |
Persian Charsanbeh-Souri - Persian
New Year Celebration
The Persian Charsanbeh-Souri is a fiesta of the last Wednesday
of the Persian Year and is celebrated on the last Tuesday
night of the year. The event is sponsored by the Iranian
Cultural Society of North Carolina. Free admission. Event
hours 6 - 10 p.m.
www.icsnc.org |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-619-5999
nazi@icsnc.org |
| 18 |
NCDA Gas & Oil Inspection
Board Meeting.
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7125
|
| 18-23 |
Kennel Club Dog Show
Purebred AKC registered dogs will compete each day in
championship dog shows, obebience and rally trials.
A different Kennel Club hosts competitions each day. The
schedule is:
Tuesday - Danville Kennel Club;
Wednesday - Salisbury Kennel Club;
Thursday, Alamance Kennel Club;
Friday, Durham Kennel Club;
Saturday, Raleigh Kennel Club;
and Sunday, Fayetteville Kennel Club. Hours are
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission on Saturday,
Mar. 22 and Sunday Mar.23 is $5 for adults, $2 for kids
7-12 and Senior Citizens, Children under 7 admitted free.
www.raleighkennelclub.org www.carykennelclub.org |
Graham Building
Dorton Arena |
Patricia Babuin
919-787-3631
ralkennel@aol.com |
| 19-22 |
Raleigh Indoor Spring Classic
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 |
67th Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia
Show
Nearly 75 exhibitors will be selling sportscards and collectibles
on approximately 160 tables at the show.
Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission
is $5 for adults. Children ages 15 and under are admitted
free.
www.insidepitch.com |
Scott Building |
Ray Mozingo
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com |
| 22 |
*Annual Memorial
Fox Road Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
|
Holshouser Building |
rwwcrobby@aol.com |
| 25 |
* Pate Dawson 2008 Spring Food Show
This is not a public event - invitation only to PDC customers.
www.pdco.com |
Exposition Center |
919-778-3000 |
| 25-4/13 |
*N.C. Rennaisance Faire Housing |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-755-8004 |
| 27-29 |
Raleigh Spring Premier Benefit |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Ray Cloniger
704-489-2000 |
| 28-30 |
Carolina Collector Auto Fest
Rain
or Shine, this event will include a swap meet with more
than 125 vendors, car corral for buying and selling and
Car/Truck shows. (Sat - 1900-1972 vehicles; Sun - 1973-present)
Auto related items only! Friday, 12 noon -
5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $8, under 10 free. Seniors admitted for $3
on Friday only.
www.theccaf.com |
Graham
Building/ Exposition Center |
919-362-8300
or 336-764-5558
info@theccaf.com |
| 29 |
Carolina Roller Derby - Bout1
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition
of flat-track roller derby in their 2008 series.
Doors open at 5 p.m., First Half begins 6:00 p.m., First
Period Intermission 6:25 p.m., Second Period begins 6:40
p.m., Second Period Intermission 7:05 p.m., Third Period
begins 7:20 p.m.. Game ends 7:45 p.m. Bout Day admission:
$14 adults, $8 with college ID, $7 children (age 5 and
under - 2 per adult admitted free). Advance admission
$10 Adults, $5 children - Click for advance ticket and
season ticket info:
www.carolinarollergirls.com |
Dorton Arena |
eviled@carolinarollergirls.com |
| 28-30 |
NC BowHunters Association Convention,
Banquet & EXPO
Sponsored by the NC Bowhunters Association and presented
as part of the 22nd annual NC Bowhunters Convention. The
convention, expo and banquet are open to the general public.
A full weekend of nothing but Bowhunting! Indoor 3-D "Bowhunter"
shoot, Seminars, vendors in the Exhibitor’s Hall,
flint-knapping demonstrations, raffles, evening Awards
Banquet with gigantic raffles and auctions. Admission:
$3 per person, Couples $5
Convention: Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am -
4pm; Mini-Banquet on Friday 8 - 12 midnight; Awards Banquet
on Saturday
6 - 11pm.
www.ncbowhunter.com
|
Scott Building |
336-643-4455
NCBA1975@triad.rr.com
Vendors:
336-643-4455 |
3/29-30
AND
4/5-6
AND
4/12-13 |
N.C. Renaissance Fair
Step back in Time and History at The North Carolina
Renaissance Faire. Meet Queen Elizabeth I and
Her Royal Court
of Lords
and Ladies, Knights, and Fair Maids, Fairies and Pirates...Enjoy
Knights on horseback full contact jousting, 7 stages
of entertainment
including swordfighting, puppetry, magic, juggling,
music, dance, and so much more!
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
each
Sat & Sun except extended hours on Sat - Apr 5:
10 am - 8 pm which includes celtic concert with Davey
Morrison
& Band from 6 - 8 pm in the Land of Tir-Na-Nog.
This event is wheelchair accessible. A limited number
of wheelchairs are also available at each ticket entrance
for Renn Faire. ADMISSION: Adult-$12, $6 -Ages 5-12 & Seniors
65 and older, Under age 5 is free. DISCOUNT ADMISSION
OPTIONS:
Saturday - April 12 kids age 5-12 admitted free with
original coupon from Kidsville News and a paid adult
admission.
Sunday - March 30 is Backpack Buddies Day
in support of the
Inner-Faith
Food Shuttle. Discounted Admission on March 30 available
- Adult admission $6 OR Kids free admission with specific
food items from Lowe's Foods. Click
on our weblink for specific food items and a more complete
listing
of event activities www.ncrenfaire.org
|
Holshouser Building
Heritage Circle
Grounds
Harrill Youth Center
ENTER GATE 8 |
Information: 919-755-8004
donna@ncrenfaire.com
Advance Tickets: 1-800-838-3006 |