| 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 (919-899-3532) |
| 1 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 1-3 |
2010
FIRST NC Robotics Regional Tournament - a
high school robotics tournament featuring competition
between 44 teams from across the country and Brazil.
Spectators are welcome from 9
am - 5 pm on April
2 and 3 - no spectator admission fee. NC Secretary
of Commerce, Keith Crisco, will be the opening
speaker on April 2; sponsored by NASA, Cisco and
Credit Suisse. Additional event information
available at:
www.usfirst.org www.ncfirstrobotics.org
|
Dorton
Arena |
603-878-4596
Marie Hopper - Regional Director
ncfirstrobots@gmail.com
336-375-3861 |
| 2-4 |
NC Easter Bash Barrel Racing
Open to the public. Free spectator admission.
www.ibra.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Mark Vaughn
336-998-9799
|
| 3 |
38th Annual Raleigh Hamfest
All in one building, huge electronic flea market for new & used amateur
radio equipment, electronic accessories, computer hardware and software.
Youth activities. 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 $7 pre-registration to March 27 or $8 at the door. www.rars.org/hamfest |
Exposition Center |
Info: 919-872-6555
k4hf@arrl.net
Exhibitor/dealers call:
919-247-8690
|
| 3 |
77th 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 |
| 4 |
Easter Service - Calvary Chapel
Cary Easter Celebration
Easter worship service and message from Senior Pastor Rodney Finch. Service
begins at 10 am and is the general public is invited to attend.
No admission
charge.
www.calvarycary.org
|
Dorton Arena |
jim@calvarycary.org 919-367-9250
|
| 8 |
*Monroe
Shock & Strut T3 Training
|
Martin
Building |
419-419-4341
rejohnson@bright.net |
| 9-11 |
Southern Ideal Home Show - Spring Edition
The "Big One".....hundreds of experts...thousands of ideas. This
three day event provides eager homeowners the opportunity to see, compare
and buy the latest products and services, attend informative garden seminars,
shop the Habitat ReStore Yard Sale, IDS Attic Sale, or meet celebrity guests.
Hours are Friday, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults (age 15 and over) and free for
children 14 and under. Visit Chick-Filet or click on our weblink for a $1
discount coupon. Senior Day on Friday only, seniors ages 55 and older receive
admission for $8 (no coupons). Special admission after 5pm on Saturday
and Sunday is $5 (no coupons).
www.southernshows.com |
Dorton Arena
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
1-800-849-0248
dball@southernshows.com
|
| 9-11 |
Precious Gem & Mineral Show
This show is sponsored by the Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club and includes
29 dealers. The Club Demonstration area includes club members faceting,
cabbing, chainmaking, wirewraping, bead stringing and gem tree creating.
The Hospitality area sells grab bags with mineral specimens. Some could
contain a faceted gem. Tickets for the geode raffle, door prizes and rock
candy are in this area. Buy a rock at the Geode booth and be the first
to see what is inside. The on-going Silent Auction has new items every
hour. Dealers provide minerals, fossils, finished jewelry, gemstones, findings
and beads for sale.
FREE admission.
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 |
| 9-11 |
NC Arabian Show
3 day 35th Annual NCAHA All-Arabian Horse Show.
Free admission. Begins Friday, Saturday and Sunday
at 9 a.m.
www.ncaha.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
rorym@durhamcoke.com
919-906-3510 |
| 10 |
The Pipe and Cigar Expo
Pipe and tobacco/ana expo includes 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. Hourly
raffles and door prizes. Event
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: $2, free admission for one with
ad from News & Observer or NC State Technician.
www.tapsclub.us |
Martin Building |
919-848-0685
pipechief@nc.rr.com |
| 10 |
*Paniagua Family Celebration |
L.R.Harrill Center |
|
| 10 |
"Unidos
En Misericordia" Easter Concert - Concierto
de Poscua
Public
prayer and worship wtih reflection about Lent Season
Hours: 2 - 9 pm |
Holshouser
Building |
919-868-1718 |
| 12 |
NC
Specialty Foods Association Spring Conference
8 am - 5 pm Click on our link for event info and
registration form:
www.ncspecialtyfoods.org |
Martin
Building |
919-961-0880
carlylet@nc.rr.com |
| 14 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Hunt
Horse Complex |
919-733-6100 |
| 14 |
The
Blue Book General Contractors Showcase
Free Admission. Hours: 3 pm - 7 pm
www.thebluebook.com |
Dorton
Arena |
Info:
804-347-8207
info@thebluebook.com
Participants/Exhibitors: 1-800-431-2584
|
| 14 |
*NC FFA Award Judging
An award judging event for NC agriculture teachers.
www.ncffa.org
|
Graham Building - Hall of Fame Room |
919-218-6871
jason_davis@ncsu.edu
|
| 15 |
National Wild Turkey Federation - NCSU
Chapter Banquet
National Wild Turkey Federation dinner meeting,
live auction, silent auction, games, followed by dance
with live entertainment. Doors open 6pm, dinner at 7:30
pm following by live auction and entertainment. Admission:
Single Student $30, Student Couple $50, Non-Student $50.
www.nwtf.org |
Martin Building |
910-690-4378
djbriley@ncsu.edu
|
| 16-18 |
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.
www.gardenersofwakecounty.org |
Greenhouse |
Bob Hartgrove rhartgrove@nc.rr.com
919-781-2507
|
| 16-18 |
Geranium Sale
The Pilot Club of Raleigh will be selling geraniums to raise money for
their charity work. |
L.R. Harrill Center
Gate 6 |
919-782-9726 kakidd@bellsouth.net |
| 16-18 |
Raleigh Invitational Horse Show
American Saddle Bred and Morgan horse show - This is
an AMHA two star rating show featuring the Equine
Roadster Cup and the Equine Pony Cup and is a qualifier
for the World Championship Horse Show. Free spectator
admission. Session times: Friday morning (April
16) 10:00am Friday evening 6pm
Saturday morning (April 17) 10am Saturday evening 6pm
Sunday (April 18) 9am until approximately 4pm
www.raleighinvitational.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Joyce Wilson
919-365-5149 jshowbizz@aol.com
|
| 16-18 |
Raleigh Spring Boat Show & Sale
Boat Show and Sale presented by Choplin Marine - Event Hours: noon - 7pm
on Friday, 9 am - 7 pm on Saturday, and 10 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Free
admission.
www.carolinaboatshows.com |
Scott Building |
919-776-1004
chrismace@windstream.net |
| 17 |
S.E.L.F. Spiritual Essence & Lifestyle
Fair
Event Hours: 10 am - 6 pm. Admission $5 ($4 with
ad). Senior Citizens and children under 10 admitted free.
www.mmmfaire.com |
Martin Building |
919-836-2206
missmarysmetaphysicalfaire@mmmfaire.com |
| 17-18 |
Turkish Festival
Turkish Festival featuring world famous Turkish coffee, tea and food
(donar kabob, sish kabob, Turkish pide, manti, gozleme, baklava and
more) , Turkish folk dances, singers and dancers. Gift items, marbling
and handwriting calligraphy. Festival Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m Saturday
and 12 noon - 8 pm Sunday. Admission - age 11 and older $3; Age
10 and under admitted free.
http://www.ncturkishfestival.com
|
Exposition Center |
919-386-3464
info@divannc.org
|
| 18 |
Carolina Roller Derby
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track
roller derby in their 2010 series with a Double-header event featuring
their first ever International bout:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Game 1 Carolina Bootleggers versus Dominon B-Team
begins at 6 pm - Game 2 Carolina All-Stars versus Montreal Roller Derby
begins at 7:30 pm. 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
- Special rates available for advance purchase for groups of 15 or more-
Click for advance ticket and season ticket info:
www.carolinarollergirls.com
|
Dorton Arena |
eviled@carolinarollergirls.com
|
| 18 |
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: 11 a.m. - 4 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 |
| 19 |
*Mack
Photo Shoot
www.mactrucks.com |
Dorton
Arena |
|
| 20 |
Wake County School Bus Roadeo
8 am - 2:30 pm |
Midway/Martin |
919-856-8056 |
| 21 |
*NC
Structural Pest Control Committee Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 21 |
*NC DOT Continuous Process Improvement
Conference |
Scott Building |
919-733-2083 CPI@dot.state.nc.us |
| 22 |
*NC
Sustainable Foods Advisory Council Meeting
|
Martin
Building |
919-733-7887 |
| 22-25 |
Easter Bunny Quarter Horse Circuit
Horse Show
AQHA horse show, Exhibitors Party and Queen's Contest.
Show begins daily at 8 a.m. Free Spectator admission. www.EQHNC.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Margaret Byrd
910-892-3221 |
| 23-25 |
Southern Women's Show
Spend the day doing the things you love! Come enjoy a festive atmosphere
at the 2010 Southern 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 have FUN! Learn new ways to improve your lifestyle and much more.
Hours are Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $9 at the door - Advance tickets $7 available
at Harris Teeter locations.
www.southernshows.com/wra |
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
919-851-2911 or 800-851-2990
edunn@southernshows.com
|
| 23-25 |
Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!®
In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions
have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today,
this popular entertainment mainstay continues to offer a rich and magical
immersion into the colorful and theatrical tapestry celebrating the exemplar
of man. Celebrating our 127th year, you'll enjoy thrills and fun with acts
like the human canonball, elephants, tigers, camels, zebra, dogs, highwire,
flying
trapeze,
motorcycle
in globe,
clowns, jugglers, and contortionists.
Showtimes:
Friday: 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Saturday: 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Sunday: 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
General Admission Day of Show:
Adults $17,
children $12
Reserved Seating rows 6-14:
Adults $20, children $15
VIP Seating rows 1-5:
Adults $22, children $17
Advance Admission Tickets:
GA Adult $12, Res $15, VIP $17
Free Kids tickets distributed to schools for under age 12 free admission if
accompanied by paid adult ticket - limit 2 free children's tickets per paid adult
ticket.
www.gotothecircus.com
|
Upper Bunn Field at Trinity & Blue Ridge |
1-800-796-5672
|
| 24 |
2010 NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH JAMBOREE
In
celebration of area youth organization endeavors and
the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary the NCDA & CS
presents the 2010 NC Youth Jamboree with exhibits for
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, Girl
Scouts, 4-H Clubs, YMCA, Fellowship Christian Athletes,
and Boys and Girls Clubs. Gates open and activities
begin at 9 am with the arena show and grand finale
at 3 pm.
Free admission with donation of two canned
goods. Click on the following link for more information.
www.ncyouthjamboree.org/
|
Holshouser Building, Martin Building,
Rand Grandstand, Grounds |
TomWells@DesignDevelopment.com
(919) 872-4884
(800) 662-7102 |
| 24 |
Wake County Republican Party President's
Day Dinner
www.wakegop.org |
Dorton Arena |
919-971-5020 |
| 24 |
*Church of Good Shepherd |
L.R.Harrill Center |
919-831-2002 |
| 24-25 |
Lebanese Festival
The 12th 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: Saturday
and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m Admission $2 (children under age 6 admitted
free). Special Saturday Night Party with Layalina Entertainment featuring
stage performances including Arabic dance troops from UNC, NCSU, ECU
and Duke – April
24, 2010: 8:00 PM - 12:00 midnight.
Admission at the door: $5.00 Students - $10.00 Adults
http://www.tlanc.org
|
Scott Building |
919-851-5187 or 919-380-1054
info@tlanc.org
Sponsor or Exhibitor Info:
Jihad Aboujaoude
919-367-8506
|
| 28 |
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.
Call 919-664-7036 to R.S.V.P. for Seminars:
FREE admission with an Expo Ticket or business card, $15 without an Expo
Ticket or business card.
www.raleighchamber.org
|
Graham Building |
919-664-7036
mcarruthers@raleighchamber.org
|
| 28 |
ODB Co. Equipment Show
http://www.theodbco.com/news.htm |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Carl Brewster
1-800-446-9823 |
| 29 |
*NCDA&CS Employee Appreciation
Day |
Exposition Center |
919-733-7125 |