| 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
|
| 5/30-6/1 |
CDI-W Ral./Capital Dressage Classic
International dressage competition - large trade
fair, children's festival on Saturday with pony rides
and exhibitions. Olympic games qualifying event Grand
Prix Freestyles on Saturday night. The gate opens at
7:00 am and classes start at 8:00 am - 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday
- May 30-31, and 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on Sunday June 1.
General admission tickets are available at the gate:
$6 per day.
www.cdi-raleigh.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-269-7307(Event Info)
(Participant Line
starting May 28):
919-828-9478
jemrph@aol.com |
| 5/31-6/1 |
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup
Youth Livestock Show including steer and breed shows,
and showmanship competition. The North Carolina Junior
Beef Round-Up is planned and run by a group of juniors
from throughout North Carolina, their breed advisors,
the Purebred Breeders Council, the North Carolina Cattlemen's
Association and the NCSU 4-H and Youth Livestock Department.
Event competition begins Saturday and Sunday at 7:30
am.
www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/4hyouth/jbru06.htm |
Graham Building |
919-515-4467
Brent Jennings
brent_jennings@ncsu.edu
|
| 31-6/1 |
Old North State Antique Gun & Military
Collector Show
Antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia exhibited, bought,
sold, and traded - WWI, WWII, Civil War, Vietnam, and other conflicts. Hours
are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission
is $6 for adults, $1 for children 6 -12 and free for children under 6.
www.thecarolinatrader.com |
Scott Building |
Richard
Shields
704-282-1339 |
| 5-8 |
GOT TO BE NC FEST
Celebrate North Carolina's farm bounty at the first
Got to be NC Festival blending the largest assembly
of antique farm equipment in the State with a full carnival
with games, rides and great food. Mix in the official
N.C. Barbecue Cooking Championship sponsored by the
N.C. Pork Council, the Got to be NC Agriculture Food
Expo featuring tasty foods to sample and buy, antique
tractor pulls, great music, fireworks, a petting zoo,
pig races and fun for the whole family. Admission is
free except for the tractor pulls, grandstand concerts,
rides and games.
Event Hours: Thursday and Friday 3 p.m to midnight;
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. For more information
visit www.ncagfest.com.
Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, Steve Troxler, Commissioner.
|
Exposition Center, Grandstand, Heritage
Circle, Grounds |
919-733-7887
James.Knight@ncmail.net
Automated
Info Line:
919-821-7400 Ext. 21 |
| 5-8 |
Raleigh Summer Boat Show & Sale
Boat Show and Sale presented by Choplin Marine - Event
Hours: Noon - 7 pm Thursday, noon - 7pm on Friday,
9 am -
7 pm
on
Saturday, and 10 am - 5
pm on Sunday. Admission $3 adult age 15 and under free
with paying adult.
www.carolinaboatshows.com
|
Scott Building |
919-776-1004 |
| 6 |
2008 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA
Summer Games Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony will be from 7:30 - 8:30 pm and kicks
off a weekend of competition in six sports for children
and adults with mental retardation and/or closely related
development disabilities. Over 1300 people from 61 counties.
Free Admission. Come cheer on the athletes!
www.sonc.net |
Dorton Arena |
800-843-6276
sonc@sonc.net |
| 6-7 |
North Carolina Holstein Association
"Parade of The Stars" Show & Auction Sale |
Jim Graham Building |
336-378-8463 |
| 6-8 |
National Barrel Horse Association
Show
www.nbha.com
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Mark Vaughn
336-399-5237 |
| 7 |
Carolina Roller Derby - Bout 4
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 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 |
| TBA |
*Carquest Family Day |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-573-3000 |
| 10 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 11 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 10 |
*State Employees Association
District 38 Annual Meeting |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-302-1501 |
| 10-13 |
* US Postal Service Exams |
Exposition Center |
336-668-1258 |
| 13 |
*NC State Auditor's Employee Picnic
|
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-807-7513 |
| 13-15 |
Gem & Jewelry Show
Dealers will offer a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals,
minerals and beads for show and sale. Rare minerals, giant
sharks teeth, and fossils will be on display. Hours are
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
www.frankcoxproductions.com |
Scott Building |
941-954-0202
frankcox@comcast.net |
| 14 |
Got Game 4 U Basketball Tournament
Free spectator admission to 3 on 3 basketball tournament.
www.gotgame4u.com |
Graham Building |
Event General Information:
407-888-4114
Participant Registration:
919-624-0851 |
| 14 |
Ultimate Bullfighter's Challenge
Event Starts 8 pm. Admisison Adults $10 Children $5 - Kids age 10 and under
admitted free.
www.BarBRuffStock.com |
Rand Grandstand |
BarBRuffStock@earthlink.net |
| 14-15 |
Tarheel Appaloosa Show
Free Spectator Admission. Classes start at 8 am on Saturday
and 9 :00 am on Sunday.
www.tarheelappaloosa.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Mitch
Petway
910-467-3377
Cindy
Hinnant
919-284-5445 |
| 14-15 |
Carolina Main Event Show Circuit,
LLC
All around open horse show. Free Spectator Admission.
Show starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
www.ipass.net/cmesc |
Hunt Horse Complex - Covered Arena |
sileeno@ipass.net
or kad1115@ad.com
919-934-1344 or 919-464-5915 |
| 15 |
*Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership
Seminar
A private event sponsored by Raleigh Jaycees 8:30
am - 4 pm at Fairgrounds. The NC HOBY Leadership Seminar
is a 3-day leadership program for
approximately
200 rising
high
school
junions
held each June at NCSU in Raleigh. HOBY Ambassadors have
an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills,
learn about their personal leadership styles, and form
an appreciation for community service by attending panel
sessions featuring prominent speakers from over government,
businesses, media, and educational communities, and participating
in leadership development workshops and activities. HOBY
Ambassadors also participate in a community service project
within the Triangle Area. As a result of their experiences,
the high school Ambassadors return to their schools and
communities eager to make a difference and share what they
have learned. www.HOBYnc.org or www.RaleighJaycees.org |
Exposition Center |
919-539-7450
HOBYdirector@HOBYNC.org |
| 17 |
*NC Division of Prisons Employee
Appreciation Day |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-838-4010 |
| 20 |
*Troxler Wedding Rehearsal Dinner |
Martin Building |
|
| 20-28 |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org |
| 20-29 |
Tarheel Triple Classic |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Judy Sullivan
704-442-8304 |
| 20-22 |
Capital City Gun Show
Event hours are Friday: 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily
Admission is $8.
www.cegunshows.com
www.showmasters.us |
Graham Building |
888-715-0606
540-953-0016
gunshows@usit.net
540-951-1344
gunshow@uplink.net |
| 21-22 |
The Raleigh Antiques Expo 2008
The Mid-Atlantic's largest antiques markets for discriminating
buyers are presented by D'Amore Promotions. Quality dealers
from 15 states offering period and country furniture,
silver, jewelry, art glass, pottery, textiles, fine art
and collectibles of all era at affordable prices. Event
Hours: Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission
$5 - good for both days.
www.damorepromotions.com |
Exposition Center |
757-430-4735
dpromotions@aol.com |
| 21-22 |
Raleigh
Coin Club & Stamp Show
Raleigh
Coin Club's 34th annual coin and paper money show -
biggest numismatic show in NC - Buy, sell, trade coins,
paper money, stamps, tokens, and medals. Educational
exhibits. More than 120 dealer tables - dealer appraisals
available.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is FREE.
www.raleighcoinclub.org |
Scott Building |
919-247-1982
paul_landsberg@yahoo.com |
| TBA |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org |
| 27-28 |
Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering
more than 250 vintage vehicles. You may preview the
cars on Friday, May 18 from 8 am to 12 noon. Auction
time on Friday is 12 noon to 6 pm and on Saturday from
10 am to 6 pm.
Adult $10 per day or $15 for a two-day pass.
Age 12 and Under $5 per day or $7 for a two-day pass.
Free admission to registered bidders.
www.raleighclassic.com |
Graham Building and Exposition Center |
919-404-4762
joyce_duke@leith.com
Participant/Exhibitor:
919-269-5271 |
| 28-29 |
67th 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! EVENT HOURS: Saturday 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday
10 am - 4 pm
Admission is $5 daily - Weekend pass $7. Age 15 and Under
admitted Free.
www.insidepitch.com
|
Scott Building |
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com |
| 29-7/4 |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org |
| 30 |
UNIVISION 40 Bilingual Job Fair
Bilingual Job Fair 11:00 am - 7 pm
Open to Public - Free Admission |
Scott Building |
919-790-6145 |
