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March 2011

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)
1 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
1 *NCSHP Workshop
L. R. Harrill Center 919-733-4400
1-2 *NC DOT Work Zone Roadeo
www.kbeeng.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-773-2937 Amy Moore
2 *NC Emergency Programs Field Training Workshop
www.ncagr.com/oep
Martin Building 919-807-4300
2-3 Dixie Deer Classic"Take A Walk on the Wild Side" Youth Seminars
Dixie Deer Classic sponsored by Wake County Wildlife Association is offering an environmental education program that blends science with civics while meeting national education standards at a classroom style workshop titled "Oh Deer!" 9 am and 1 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. NOTE: Friday - March 4 is also Youth Day at the Dixie Deer Classic and includes a self-directed wildlife scavenger hunt available to students all day (9am - 9pm) Friday.
www.wildlifeyouthday.org
Scott Building

919-782-5333
dixiedeerclassic@aol.com
brooksroberte@bellsouth.net

5 SERHA Jackpot Reining - Fool 'Em School "em & Introductory Horse Show
A schooling level reining horse show with introductory classes for very inexperienced riders. Classes begin at 9 am on Saturday. www.serha.info
Hunt Horse Complex 919-961-0440 Jesse Chase
jesse_chase@yahoo.com

4-6

 

Dixie Deer Classic
Deer Hunters Convention. This is the 31st annual event designed to offer the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors. Seminars, displays, trophy scoring, and archery competition. Special Guests to be announced. Hours are Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and 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. SPECIAL ADMISSION ticket for Friday Only: All Youth age 13 to 18, Seniors 65 and over, Military, and Women can purchase their admission ticket for $5. The NC Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation banquet will be Friday evening and the NC State Championship Turkey Calling Contest will be held in the Dixie Deer Classic on Saturday. The NC BowHunters Association Banquet will be Saturday evening. See also Youth Seminars "Take A Walk On The Wild Side"on Wednesday and Thursday at Scott Building starting at 9 am and 1 pm. 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

5 *Dixie Deer Classic Exhibitor Party Holshouser Building 919-782-5333
5-6 Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit, LLC
Horse Show - Open, Dressage, Hunter Jumper. Free Spectator Admission. Show starts at 9 a.m. - 6:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
www.ipass.net/cmesc
Hunt Horse Complex sileeno@ipass.net Michele McLaughlin
Event Info: 919-934-1344
Participants: 919-464-5915
8 Congressional Farmers’ Briefing
8 - 10 a.m.
Graham Building 919-848-1885
8 *Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake County Table Top Night Associate Showcase
This event is not open to the public.
www.hbawake.com
Scott Building 919-233-3033
8

NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest

Martin Building

919-733-6100

9 *Porter Paints 2011 Vendor Show
PPG Porter Paints first annual Raleigh show. 9 am - 3 pm
This event is not open to the public.
www.ppgaf.com
Holshouser Building

919-319-0113 information line
919-981-0600 participant/exhibitor line
paf9247@ppg.com

11-13 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 - 1900-1973 vehicles; Sun -Open Car Show, All Makes, Models, Years, Imports & Motorcyles. Hours: Friday, 10 am to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10, under 10 free. Seniors and Military admitted for $5 on Friday only. Click on our web link for Pre-Registration Form, email contact, and more information.
www.CarolinaCollectorAutoFest.com
Dorton Arena/ Graham Building/ Exposition Center 336-972-4362 or 919-215-3351
11-13 Woman's Club of Raleigh Spring Antiques Show & Sale.
Featured will be period furniture, fine & estate jewelry, silver, crystal, glass, botanical prints, majolica, English porcelain and American folk art, and more...Special Complementary Lecture at 2pm on Friday. 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

12-13 NCHJA "C" Indoors Hunter/Jumper Horse Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex


Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com

12-13 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 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. 
Holshouser Building D.H. Hendrick
919-828-9450
15 Persian New Year Celebration
Persian New Year starts on the 1st day of the Spring. Traditionally Persians celebrate the last Tuesday night of the year which is called Chaharshanbe-Souri or the Wednesday Feast. It is a prelude to Norooz, which marks the arrival of spring. 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 919-870-5670
nazi@icsnc.org
16 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100

17-20

 

Raleigh Indoor Spring Classic - "A" Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free admission.
www.trianglefarms.com
Hunt Horse Complex Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com
18-20 22nd 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 $10 for adults and children age 12 and under admitted free. Click on our link for more info and discount admission info: www.agievents.com

Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center

804-425-6556 or 800-441-0013
atedesco@affinitygroup.com
19-20 Coastal Paws Cat Show
The Coastal Paws Cat Club presents the "Rally in Raleigh Cat Show" - Pedigreed and household pet judging. Feline agility offered for the first time in Raleigh. Learn about the many feline breeds in our special educational breed ring. Vendors with cat toys, grooming products, pet supplies and more. Activities for children. Vote for your favorite cat. Show hours: 9 am - 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday. Daily Admission: Adults $6, Seniors/Students $4, Children age 3-12 $3, free admission for children under 3 years of age.
www.coastalpaws.com
Holshouser Building

Info Call: 910-422-3510
odbishop@bellsouth.net

Exhibitors Call: 410-679-1873

 

19-20 Bead Mercantile Show
Visit our event for a great selection of beads and bead related items from vendors all over the US. Workshops also available. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $3.
www.beadmercantile.com
Scott Building 423-639-7919
tom@beadmercantile.com
24-26 Raleigh Spring Premier Benefit
American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Roadsters and Hackneys show - academy 12:30 pm Saturday. Event times 10 am and 6 pm. Free admission. www.RayCloninger.com
Hunt Horse Complex Ray Cloninger
kcloninger@aol.com
Event info: 704-458-1611
Exhibitor Info: 919-828-9478
23-27 Kennel Club Dog Show
Championship Purebred AKC event - registered dogs will compete each day in championship dog shows, obedience and rally trials.  A different Kennel Club hosts competitions each day. The schedule is:
Wednesday - Cary 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. 27 and Sunday Mar.28 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
Dennis McCoy
919-362-9799
ralkc@aol.com
24 Wake County Republican Convention
5:30 - 9:30 pm

Time Registration starts at 5:30 PM
Convention Starts at 7:00 PM
VIP Reception for Keynote speaker
Starts at 5:45PM - 6:45PM
The former Speaker of the US House Newt Gingrich will be our Keynote Speaker at the Convention and the VIP Reception prior to the event.
To pay ON-line for your Convention fees and get your VIP reception tickets (click here) www.wakegop.org
Scott Building 919-971-5020
24 *NCSHP Workshop
L. R. Harrill Center 919-733-4400
24 *NC Drought Management Council Meeting
Martin Building 919-715-5453
24 *NC Food & Drug Training
Commerical Education Lot 919-733-7366
26 2011 Making Magic Family Expo
The Making Magic Alliance helps to promote the health, economic and educational success of vulnerable children and families in Wake County. This 5th annual one-day fund and awareness raising event will bring together all thing fun and family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for the whole family.

Fun Zone with inflatables, carnival games and unlimited laser tag, arts and crafts. Sports Zone with basketball shootouts and mechanical bull. Motor Zone with motorcycles and race cars and more. Carolina Hurricans Hockey Clinic, mascots, live entertainment all day and all of this for one low price!

EVENT HOURS: 10 am - 4 pm. Ticket prices include ALL event activities and are available at the door: $8 at the door, $5 advance group sales, Or get the Family 4-pack for $20. (under age 3 is admitted free). Click on our weblink for discounts sales and Early Bird Specials: www.makingmagicalliance.org

Exposition Center 919-212-7835
MakingMagicAlliance@gmail.com

26-27 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! Event Hours: Saturday 11 am to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 - 7 p.m. Special concert performance at 7:30 pm Saturday featuring Indian Idol 5 - Sreeram and finalist - Bhoomi. General Admission $5 daily except on Saturday only after 5pm Admission will be $10. Free admission both days to children age 5 and under.
www.nuvyug.org
Dorton Arena 919-228-9867

contact@nuvyug.net

25-26 Children's Spring Clothing and Baby Equipment Sale
Gently Used. Greatly Reduced. If it's for infants thru school age, we've got it! Infant, Children's & Maternity clothing, toys for all ages, books, games, videos, bikes, 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. Friday is Members & Guests only 5 to 10 pm. Sale open to public Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free Admission to public sale. Cash only - no checks and no credit cards accepted.
www.tmott.org
Scott Building CandE@tmott.org.
Membership Info ONLY:
1-800-783-3088
29

NC FFA Livestock Judging Contest
Career development event - State FFA livestock judging competition. Event hours: 8 am - 5 pm Free admission.

Hunt Horse Complex Jason_davis@ncsu.edu
919-513-0216 or
Horace Johnson 910-814-6048
 

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