| 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 |
| 25-4/13 |
*N.C. Rennaisance Faire Housing |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-755-8004 |
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 available on March 30 -
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
|
| 1 |
NCSU FFA Livestock Judging
Career development event - State FFA livestock judging
competition. Event hours: 8 am - 5 pm Free admission. |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Jason_davis@ncsu.edu
919-515-4206 |
| 1 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 2 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 4-6 |
Precious Gem & Mineral Show
This show is sponsored by the Tar Heel Gem & Mineral
Club and includes 29 dealers plus Club areas of demonstration,
silent auction, goedes and hospitality. Finished jewelry,
rough minerals, fossils, geodes, related books and tools
on display and for sale. Familiarize your children with
the Lapidary Arts. FREE admission. Grab bags with rocks
and minerals, some containing a faceted gem, available
for kids. The club will sell and cut geodes and offer
an on-going Silent Auction with new items every hour.
One large area is set up to demonstrate faceting, cabachons,
Opals, chainmaking, wirewrap, and gem trees.
Friday 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Scott Building |
919-779-6220
mchummel@mindspring.com
|
| 4-6 |
Southern Ideal Home Show - Spring Edition
The Triangle's biggest and best home and garden event
features three buildings filled with hundreds of exhibitors
to answer questions, help with your next building or
remodeling project, decorating or landscaping your
home. Enjoy shopping,
comparing prices, talking to experts and finding resources
for all your home and garden project. Hours are Friday,
noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults (age
15 and
over) and free for children 15 and under. Senior Day
on Friday only, seniors ages 55 and older receive
admission
for $7 (no coupons). Friday, April 4th show your
Costco Card and when you buy one admission ticket at regular
price, the second one is FREE!
www.southernshows.com |
Dorton Arena
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
1-800-849-0248
dball@southernshows.com |
| 5 |
*Warren-Mosco Wedding Reception |
Martin Building |
|
| 5-6 |
Appaloosa Show |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Jim Vickers
336-998-3266 |
| 8 |
The Rennaisance Rally
www.ncrenfaire.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-755-8004
donna@ncrenfaire.com |
| 7-9 |
N.C.I.S.A.A.C. Homeland Security and
Terrorism Seminar |
Martin Building |
919-716-1119 |
| 9-10 |
Computer & Technology Showcase
The most comprehensive Information Technology Event
in the Carolinas will featue technology in Mobility,
Security, Networking and Storage from leading authorities
in the industry. Attend CTS and find all your solutions
at one event. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Thursday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission with registration online
at: www.techshows.com
|
Exposition Center |
800-947-1188
360-693-6023chris@techshows.com |
| 10 |
National Wide Turkey Federation - NCSU
Chapter Banquet
National Wild Turkey Federation dinner meeting, live
auction, silent auction, raffles, beach band dance.
www.nwtf.org |
Martin Building |
828-342-3138
jrfowlernwtf@carolina.rr.com |
| 11 |
*2008 Highway Safety Youth Conference
The 2008 Highway Safety Youth Conference will offer
high school students across the State the opportunity
to learn about highway safety issues from various highway
safety advocates and on-site demonstrations. This is
a free admission event by scheduled locations. For
more information call or visit weblink:
www.ncdot.org/programs/GHSP
|
Scott Building |
919-733-3083 |
| 11-13 |
NC Arabian Show
33rd Annual NCAHA All-Arabian Horse Show. Free
admission. Begins 8 a.m.
www.ncaha.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
rorym@durhamcoke.com
919-544-2817 |
| 12 |
36th Annual Raleigh Hamfest
All in one building, huge electronic flea market for new
& used amateur radio equipment, electronic accessories,
computer hardware and software. Table and dealer booths
available. Amateur Radio License Examinations start at
9 a.m. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Advance
tickets are $6 through April 5 or $7 at the door. www.rars.org/hamfest |
Exposition Center |
Info: 919-872-6555
k4hf@arrl.net
Exhibitor/dealers call:
919-247-8690 |
| 12 |
NC Fair Association Workshop &
Annual Meeting
www.ncagfairs.org |
Scott Building |
919-733-4216 |
| 13 |
Southern Bridal Show and Expo
The ultimate wedding one-stop shopping with fun, food
and fashion previews every hour with over 200 companies
displaying their products and services.
Event Hours: noon - 5 p.m. Admission: $10 per person
at the door - $8 advance purchase. Click on our website
for advance tickets and to register:
www.foreverbridal.net |
Jim Graham Building |
919-873-1700
info@foreverbridal.net |
| 15 |
Emergency Programs -Avian
Flu Workshop
|
Martin Building |
919-807-4326 |
| 16 |
ODB Co. Equipment Show |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Carl Brewster
1-800-446-9823 |
| 16 |
*NC DOT Continuous Process Improvement
Conference |
Scott Building |
919-733-2083 CPI@dot.state.nc.us |
| 16 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 16 |
*Walmart Summit
A private by invitation event. |
Exposition Center |
919-733-7887 |
| 17 |
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Business Expo
Browse over 350 exhibitor booths and network with other
business professionals during the Chamber's annual Business
Expo.
Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE admission
with
an
Expo Ticket or business card, $15 without an
Expo
Ticket
or business card.
Call 919-664-7036 to R.S.V.P.
for:
The Century of the Entrepreneur (9:30 - 10:30 am) The Three Clocks of Small Business
( 2 - 3 pm)
www.raleighchamber.org
|
Graham Building |
919-664-7036
mcarruthers@raleighchamger.org |
| 17 |
*NC FFA Proficiency Award Judging
www.ncffa.org |
Martin Building |
919-515-4206 |
| 19 |
Black Belt World USA Festival
Martial arts festival presenting individual and team
competitions in Tae-Kwon-Do within 8 rings.
Saturday is open to the public 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Main Event is 12:30 - 2 pm. Free admission.
www.blackbeltworld.com
|
Dorton Arena |
919-878-0111 or 919-217-1555 bestkick@aol.com
|
| 18-20 |
Easter Bunny Quarter Horse Easter Bunny
Circuit Horse Show
AQHA horse show, Exhibitors Party and Queen's
Contest. Show begins daily at 8 an. Free Spectator
admission. www.EQHNC.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Margaret Byrd
910-892-3221 |
| 18-20 |
Azalea Sale
The Gardeners of Wake County club will be selling azaleas
to raise money for horticultural scholarships at N.C.
State and other projects. Annual and perennials
will also be offered by 4-H Youth. Hours are Friday and
Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. |
Greenhouse |
Bob Hartgrove
9 19-781-2507 |
| 18-20 |
Geranium Sale
The Pilot Club of Raleigh will be selling geraniums to
raise money for their charity work. |
L.R. Harrill Center
Gate 6 |
919-782-2717 |
| 19 |
Turkish Festival
Turkish Festival featuring cultural food, coffee, tea and donor kebap,
folk dances, handicraft and art exhibits, turkish pop-rock star concert,
fun activities for kids. Festival Hours: 11 a.m.
- 7 p.m.
Admission
$2.
http://www.divannc.org
|
Exposition Center |
919-386-3464
info@divannc.org
|
| 19 |
The Pipe and Cigar Expo
Event exhibitors include distributors, collectors and
pipe clubs. Pipes, cigars, humidors and
smokers accessories
will be available as well as custom blended tobaccos
from around the world, pipe makers and pipe trading. Event
will also feature pipe carvers and other artisans .Event
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: $3 (FREE Admission
with Ad from News & Observer or NC State Technician)
http://share.triangle.com/node/7256 |
Holshouser Building |
919-848-0685
pipechief@nc.rr.com |
| 20 |
Carolina Roller Derby - Bout 2
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition
of flat-track roller derby in their 2008 series.
Doors open at 5:00 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 |
| 20 |
Lebanese Festival
The 10th Annual Festival - A Celebration of Lebanese
Culture & Cuisine sponsored by the Triangle
Lebanese Association features cultural food (full
Lebanese lunches,
coffees and desserts), music and entertainment, art
and craft items and other cultural exhibits.
Festival
Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission $2.
http://www.tlanc.org |
Scott Building |
919-851-5187
info@tlanc.org
Sponsor or Exhibitor Info:
Jihad Aboujaoude
919-367-8506 |
| 22 |
*2008 PEC Northern Region Vegetation
Management Meeting
Private Event - Annual training meeting for Progress Energy and their vegetation
management contractors.
www.progress-energy.com
|
Martin Buikding |
919-881-3711
|
| 22-26 |
Wally Bynum Caravan Club Region
III Rally
www.wbcci.org |
Midway Camping,
Holshouser Building |
239-694-2369
jatsdel@juno.com
|
| 23 |
Wake County School Bus Rodeo |
Midway/Martin |
919-856-8056 |
| 24 |
*Xpedx Picnic
www.xpedx.com |
Scott Building |
919-467-8141 |
| 25-27 |
Southern Women's Show
Spend the day doing the things you love! Come enjoy a
festive atmosphere at the 2008 Southern's Women's Show
and relax with spa treatments and makeovers, value shop
for clothes, jewelry and gifts, gourmet food & wine,
travel ideas, beauty tips, health screenings, cooking
classes, fashion shows, and FUN! Learn new ways to improve
your lifestyle and much more. Hours are Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is
$8 at the door - Advance tickets $6.50 available at Harris
Teeter locations.
www.southernshows.com |
Graham Building
Exposition Center |
919-851-2911
edunn@southernshows.com
|
| 25-27 |
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
|
| 26 |
1st Annual NC Sneaker Showcase/Summit
The Sneaker Showcase is a forum to educate and openly discuss sneakers and
recognize their contributions to culture, trends and fashion. Includes collectors
from across the Southwest showcasing and selling some of their collection.
Raffles every hour - special guests are expected (TBA), so bring a lot of
cash and heart, and come enjoy the 1st Annual Showcase. Hours are 10 am -
5 pm Admission $2. Please check our website
for
more
information.
http://www.myspace.comNCSneakerSummit |
Martin Building |
704-95702773
ncsneakersummit@gmail.com |
| 26 |
*Church of Good Shepherd |
L.R.Harrill Center |
919-831-2002 |
| 26 |
"The Return" NC Mixed Martial
Arts
Carolina Fight Promotions presents the ultimate in mixed
martial arts. Get your ticket now for this historic event.
Advance tickets are available from www.etix.com.
Doors open at 5:30 pm - Competition begins at 7 pm.
General admission $25
Premium Floor Seats $40
Ringside $75
VIP Tables $1000 (8 person table)
For more information click on:
www.CarolinaFightPromotions.com
|
Dorton Arena |
919-971-6415
doug@carolinafightpromotions.com
jason@carolinafightpromotions.com |
| 26-27 |
66th North State Toy & Hobby Show
Antique to modern and collectible toys, including Barbie,
diecast and plastic models, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Hallmark
ornaments, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings, Sci-Fi toys, western
toys, NASCAR, etc. Over 70 exhibitors buying, selling
& trading!
Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Admission is $5 daily - Weekend pass $7. Age
15 and Under admitted Free.
www.insidepitch.com
|
Scott Building |
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com |
| 29 |
*LENOVO 2008 Kick-off Event
This is a private employee event
|
Scott Building |
|
| 29 |
*Statewide Law Enforcement
Meeting
|
Graham Hall of Fame Room |
|
| 30 |
Emergency Programs OFT
Exercise
|
Martin Building |
919-807-4326 |
| 30 |
Board of Agriculture Meeting
Meeting Time:
1:00 pm
|
Scott Building |
919-733-7125 |
| 30 |
*Triangle Apartment Association Trade
Show
Closed show for TAA members and invited guests. Admission
is by reservation only. Call (919) 782-1165 for reservations.
www.triangleaptassn.org |
Exposition Center |
(919) 782-1165 Ext.7
jeatmon@triangleaptassn.org |
