| 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) |
| 1-3 |
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. www.serha.info
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-961-0440 Jesse Chase
jesse_chase@yahoo.com |
1-3
|
Dixie Deer Classic
Deer Hunters Convention. This is the 33rd 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.
www.dixiedeerclassic.org |
Dorton Arena,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center,
Grounds, Scott Building
|
919-782-5333
dixiedeerclassic@aol.com
brooksroberte@bellsouth.net
|
| 2 |
*Dixie Deer Classic Exhibitor Party
|
Holshouser Building |
919-782-5333 |
| 2 |
Broughton
Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Broughton Chapter
annual banquet. 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 - 10 pm. To learn more about how you can make
a difference call 1-800-45-Ducks.
www.ducks.org |
Martin
Building |
Tickets & Event
Information:
252-430-1576
lwilkins@ducks.org
|
| 6 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 7 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 7 |
*NCRide
Inspectors Meeting
|
Upper
Level
Scott Building |
919-839-4508 |
| 8 |
*FSMA
Growers Listening Session
8am – 12pm -
Pre-registration required.
|
Martin
Building |
919-919-733-7366 Jennifer.Godwin@ncagr.gov |
| 8-10 |
Carolina Collector Auto
Fest
Rain or Shine, celebrating its 26th year 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/ Grounds |
336-972-4362
or 919-215-3351
|
8-10
|
NCHJA "C" Indoors
Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
| 9-10 |
Bead Mercantile Show
Visit our event for a great selection of beads and bead related items from
vendors from across the country and world selling everything from hand-made
artisan glass beads to direct imports such as beads (seed, pewter, semi-precious
gemstones), findings, trheads/cord and everything else you need to make
beaded jewelry. Workshops also available. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
General Admission of $6 is discounted to $3 with registration at door or
online - children under 16 admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult.
www.beadmercantile.com |
Scott Building |
610-909-2674
beadmercantile@yahoo.com |
| 9-10 |
Carolina Coin and Stamp Show
Coins, postcards and stamps (U.S., foreign, ancient, gold & silver) will
be available. Dealers will be buying and 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 |
Dot Hendrick
919-828-9450 |
| 11 |
*Muscadine Grape Growers
Global Gap Training
www.www.ncagr.gov/markets
|
Martin Building |
919-707-3128
|
| 11 |
Congressional Farmers’ Briefing
8 - 10 a.m. |
Graham Building |
919-848-1885 |
| 12 |
NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
|
Martin Building |
919-733-6100
|
| 12 |
North Carolina CN New Product Food Show
|
Scott Building |
mary.sitton@dpi.nc.gov |
| 14-16 |
2013
FIRST Regional Tournament
- a high school varsity
robotics competition featuring 54 teams from across
the US. Seeding matches are March 15 and 16 with
elimination matches and finals beginning at 1 pm
on March 16. Spectators are welcome from 9 am to
5 pm both March 15 and March 16 and admission is
free and open to the public. Sponsored in part
by Cisco, Credit Suisse, NCTA, Google, IBM, and
Time Warner Cable. Additional event information:
www.usfirst.org and www.ncfirstrobotics.org
|
Dorton
Arena |
Marie Hopper - Regional Director
ncfirstrobots@gmail.com
336-375-3861 |
| 15 |
*NCSU
Social FIRST Regional Tournament Participants
|
Martin
Building |
Marie
Hopper - Regional Director
ncfirstrobots@gmail.com
336-375-3861 |
14-17
|
Raleigh Indoor Spring Classic
- "A" Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - USEF A rated sponsored by Triangle
Farms, Inc. Daily show begins at 8 a.m.
Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-556-7321
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
| 15-17 |
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 2008 and newer
RV, come on out to the NCRVDA’s Spring RV Sale
March 15-17, 2013. Event. Hours: Friday and Saturday:
10 am
- 8 pm;
Sun 11 am - 5 pm. Daily Admission: $9 for age 13
and older, children 12 and under are free. Special Rate
Tickets: Seniors Day, Friday from 10am-4pm, over 55 years
old get in for only $6; Family Night, Friday after 5pm,
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 |
336-232-4794
Email
|
| 16-17 |
Coastal Paws Cat Show
The Coastal Paws Cat Club presents the "Rally in Raleigh Cat Show" -
CFA Allbreed cat show including household pet class judging and feline agility
competition. 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.catshows.us |
Holshouser Building |
Info Call: 910-422-3510
odbishop@roadrunner.com
Exhibitors Call: 410-679-1873
|
| 19 |
Persian New Year Celebration
*DATE/LOCATION CHANGED*
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 |
Martin Building |
919-870-5670
NaziKite@yahoo.com |
| 19 |
Precision Stone
www.precisionstone.com
|
Lower Bunn Area |
|
| 20 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 20-24 |
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. 23 and Sunday Mar.24 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
|
Dennis McCoy
919-362-9799
ralkc@aol.com |
| 21-23 |
Raleigh Spring Premier Benefit
Show features classes for American Saddlebred horses,
Roadster horses and ponies, Hackney ponies, Southeast
riders and a full Morgan Division. Plus a full division
for beginning riders who participate in the academy starting
at 1 pm Saturday afternoon. Event times are 10 am and
6 pm on Thursday and Friday; 9 am - 12:30 pm and 6 pm
on Saturday. Free spectator admission. www.raleighspringpremier.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-365-5149 Joyce Wilson
jshowbizz@aol.com |
| 22 |
HOOPLA
Hoopla - Fair Play is INTERACT's signature fundraising event and a fun twist
on the NCAA's March Madness. This basketball inspired event will feature
teams
who will
be competing to raise money for InterAct. The even will also include food,
silent and live auctions, ballgames on television and a basketball shoot-out.
Reservations
Required. Watch NCAA hoops, live music, food, silent auction, and more..
Friday, March 22 from 7 pm – 11 pm. Tckets are $30. Purchase
tickets at
www.interactofwake.org
|
Holshouser Building |
christina@interactofwake.org
919-963-9682 |
| 22-23 |
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 except for Credit Card purchases of $50
or more (Photo ID required).
www.tmott.org |
Scott Building |
sale@tmott.org.
919-MOM-7832 (919-666-7832) |
| 23-24 |
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 10 p.m. and Sunday
11 - 7 p.m. With 1,247 performers, we are now the largest such production
in the United States! Special concert performance at 8 pm on Saturday -
Jeffrey Iqbal of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame Bollywood singer will headline the
show at 8 PM
on March 23. A professional dance group presents an awe inspiring jaw dropping
dance performance to closeout the festival on Sunday evening. Raffles and
door prizes throughout the event. 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
|
| 23-24 |
All About Autism Expo
Awareness is essential and being informed is crucial! Join us to explore
all the avenues of support for our children. Parents, grandparents,
caregivers, extended family, clinicians & therapists,
educators, nutritionists, nurses - this expo offers something for everyone.
Meet therapists and organizations that offer services.
Shop for products and find out more about the products for therapy, diets,
etc… Receive valuable information by a vast variety of speakers on
important topics. Top private schools from the Triangle Region will be
here, find out what they offer and how they can help your child. Bring
the entire family, there will be something for everyone. Check out the
PlayZone, designed specifically for the children. Take advantage of the
on-site childcare services.
Event Hours: Saturday 10 am to 5
p.m. and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. Early Bird Admission Special Advance
admission $15 per day - available through 10 pm on March 22 on our website: http://allaboutautismexpo.com or
cash purchase of $20 general admission tickets at door. Free admission
for Children 12yrs old & under and for special needs children adults.
|
Exposition Center |
301-401-5775
info@allaboutautismexpo.com
|
| 25 |
*NCDA
Tobacco Taskforce Meeting
2
- 4 pm |
Graham
Building
Hall of Fame |
919-707-3014 |
| 25-27 |
*NC
ABC Commission Law Enforcement Training |
Martin
Building |
919-839-4508 |
| 26 |
NC FFA Livestock Judging Contest
Career development event - State FFA livestock evaluation and judging
competition. Event hours: 8 am - 5 pm Free admission.
www.ncffa.org
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Jason_davis@ncsu.edu
919-513-0216 or
Horace Johnson 910-814-6048 |
| 26 |
Wake County Republican Convention
Doors open 5:30 Convention starts at 7 pm - Keynote Speaker TBA.
To pay ON-line for your Convention fees and get your VIP reception tickets
(click here) www.wakegop.org |
Scott Building |
919-400-7168
|
| 27 |
*North Carolina Innovative Food Defense Projects
Guidelines on Remediation and Restoration of Food
Processing Facilities after an Contamination Event
Registration Required.
|
Graham Hall of Fame Room |
mark.cosby@ncagr.gov
919-733-7366 Ext. 393
|
| 28 |
Wake County School Bus Roadeo
8 am - 2:30 pm |
Midway/Martin |
919-857-7691 |
28-30
|
NCHJA "C" IndoorsShow
Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Daily show begins at 8 a.m. Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joan Petty 919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com |
| 30 |
41st Annual Raleigh Hamfest
All in one building, huge electronic flea market for new & used amateur
radio equipment. Amateur Radio License
Examinations start at 9 a.m. Forums, construction projects,
special event
operating radio station. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Saturday
- March 30. Advance tickets are $7 pre-registration prior to Sunday - March
24 or $8 at the door. www.rars.org/hamfest |
Graham Building |
Info: 919-872-6555
k4hf@arrl.net
Exhibitor/dealers call:
919-247-8690
|
| 30 |
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.insidepitchpromotions.com |
Scott Building |
540-392-2884
wes@swva.net |
| 31 |
Easter Service - Calvary Chapel
Cary Easter Celebration
Easter worship service. Doors open at 9:15 am. Service begins at 10 am
and concludes at noon. The general public is invited to attend. Free admission.
www.calvarycary.org
|
Dorton Arena |
jim@cccary.org 919-367-9250
|