| 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
|
| 5/16-6/1 |
Circus Extravaganza
SHOWTIME:
Monday through Friday - 1 Show each night 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 3 Big Shows daily:
1pm - 3pm / 4 - 6 pm / 7 - 9 pm
Admission: Adult $12 and Child $5 - One child age
14 and under admitted free with each paid adult ticket.
Free ticket giveaways on LaLey Radio and Univision.
Click on attached weblink for a $2 discount coupon
for adult admission.
www.circusextravaganza.com
|
Corner of Blue Ridge & Trinity Roads |
Alfonzo Esqueda
941-320-6750 alfoe@netzero.net |
| 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, horse
pull on Friday, antique tractor pulls on Saturday and
Sunday, great music,
fireworks each night, a petting zoo,
pig races and fun for the whole family. Admission is
free except for the rides & games and grandstand activites
($5 admission for horse pull, tractor pulls, grandstand
concerts).
Event Hours: Thursday and Friday 3 p.m to midnight;
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. Click on
this weblink for a detailed schedule of events and
activities 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@ncagr.gov
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. Free admission.
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 |
919-719-7662
modonnell@sonc.net |
| 6-7 |
North Carolina Holstein Association
"Parade of The Stars" Show & Auction Sale
Free
Spectator Admission - Auction begins 4pm on Friday with
120 lots of the finest holstein genetics offered by consignors
throughout the United States. Saturday is Holstein Association
Show and exhibits.
|
Jim Graham Building |
336-378-8463 |
| 6-8 |
National Barrel Horse Association
Show
Free Spectator Admission. State finals competition
- Shows begin daily at 8 am on Friday and 9 am on Saturday
and Sunday.
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 |
| 9 |
Senator Obama Meeting Event
www.barackobama.com |
Exposition Center |
|
| 10 |
*Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake
County Battle of the Builders
This event is not open to the public.
www.hbawake.com |
Scott Building |
919-233-3033 |
| 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
*Test site for pre-registered applicants. |
Exposition Center |
336-668-1258 |
| 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 |
Ultimate Bullfighter's Challenge
Bar B Ruff Stock Company presents the ultimate BFO event. Lots of fun and
entertainment. Be sure to also meet out mascot - FREESTYLE the bull. Gates
open 6pm - Event
Starts
8 pm.
Admission is $10 - Kids age
10
and
under
admitted
free.
www.BarBRuffStock.com |
Rand Grandstand |
BarBRuffStock@earthlink.net |
| 14 |
*Fabulous & 50 - Happy Birthday
Tanya
A Private Family Event
|
Martin Building |
|
| 14 |
*Paniagua-Calles Family Celebration
A Private Family Event |
L.R. Harrill Center |
|
| 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 Mane 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'Brian 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
A Private Family Event |
Martin Building |
|
| 20-28 |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp I |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org |
| 19-22 |
NC Youth Association Quarter Horse
Show
AQHA registered show with halter, hunt seat, western
pleasure, and reining classes. Daily event begins at
8 am - free spectator admission. |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Margaret Byrd
910-892-3221 |
| 20-29 |
Tarheel Triple Classic |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Judy Sullivan
704-442-8304 |
| 21-22 |
Capital City Gun Show
Event hours are Saturday:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm and 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 |
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 |
| 23 |
*Food & Drug Protection Division
ISO & Safety Training
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7366
|
| 26 |
*S.T. Wooten Corporation E-Z
Street Asphalt Seminar
|
Martin Building |
252-291-5165
|
| 27-28 |
Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering
more than 250 vintage vehicles. You may preview
the
cars on Friday, June 27 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 |
| 28-7/5 |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp II |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org |
| TBA |
*Carquest Family Day |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-573-3000 |
| 30 |
UNIVISION 40 Bilingual Job Fair
Bilingual Job Fair 11:00 am - 7 pm
Open to Public - Free Admission |
Scott Building |
919-790-6145 |