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June 2009

Date Event
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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-FLEA)

2 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
3 *Driving Dynamics Corporate Driver Training Program
www.drivingdynamics.com
South Dorton Lot 732-219-0404 X5
3 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
5 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA 2009
Summer Games Opening Ceremonies

Opening ceremony will be from 7:30 - 8:30 pm and kicks off a weekend of competition in five sports for nearly 1200 children and adults with intelluctual disabilities and/or closely related development disabilities. Free Admission and open to the public. Come cheer on the athletes!
www.sonc.net
Dorton Arena 919-719-7662
modonnell@sonc.net
5 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA 2009
Summer Games Opening Ceremonies Dance

This is a PRIVATE EVENT.
www.sonc.net
Exposition Center 919-719-7662
modonnell@sonc.net
6 IAFE Consumer Protection Program Workshop
The day-long workshop will provide basic information about consumer protection programs and understanding pathogens while providing hands-on assistance in developing programs and protocols to enhance consumer safety at farm animal-human events. Registration required. For more information contact: marlac@fairsandexpos.com www.fairsandexpositions.com
Martin Building 800-516-0313
6 Carolina Roller Derby - Bout 4
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller derby in their 2009 series with a double header!.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., First half begins 5:15 p.m. and the second bout begins at 7 pm. Game ends around 9 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
6-7 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

6-7 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
6-7

Fashion Weekend of North Carolina
Event Hours Saturday and Sunday 2 - 10 pm
Workshops: 2 - 5 pm
--Photography, How to Become a Model, Hair & Make-up Design
Designer Fashion Show 7 - 10 pm
www.FWOFNC.com

Holshouser Building 919-680-4377
mike4DSP@hotmail.com
6-7 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
6-7 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
Event Info: 919-934-1344 Participants: 919-464-5915
9

NC Motorcoach Association Annual Coach Rodeo Event
Private Event - Registration Required

www.ncmotorcoach.org

Martin Building & Midway Area 336-495-4970
info@ncmotorcoach.org
11

Concrete Pumping Seminar
Private Event - Registration Required
Registration Opens 9:30 am
Seminar 10 am - 1 pm

Please contact Betsy Bowen at the Carolina Ready Mixed Concrete Association office for more information or to register for this event.
www.crmca.com

Martin Building 704-717-9199
bowen@crmca.com
11 *Wake Forest Alumni/Fan Day
Exposition Center  
11-21 Tarheel Triple Classic Hunt Horse Complex Judy Sullivan
704-442-8304
12-13 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
12-14 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
12 *OSA Biannual Staff Meeting
L. R. Harrill Center 919-807-7659
13

Blu Diamond Productions presents Summerfest 2009 - Performing Live Bow-Wow, Day 26 & Donnie Klang
Doors open at 7 pm. Concert begins 7:30 pm
Advance tickets available online at: www.bludiamondproductions.com or www.etix.com

Tickets on sale at Dorton Arena Box Office day of event only beginning at 12 noon!
Floor Seating $40, Box Seats $30, General Admission $20
For more info visit: myspace.com/bludiamond09 or call Dion H at 1-888-923-4666.

Dorton Arena 
info@bludiamondproductions.com
13

Palestine Fundraiser Event

Palestine Fundraiser includes dinner and concert featuring Maher Halabi, Palestine United Dabhek Group and much more!

Admission: $40 per person Event Hours: 6:30 pm - 12 midnight

Exposition Center

919-618-2864

rbghana2@gmail.com

13 *Cary High School 50th Reunion
L. R. Harrill Center 252-504-4738
16 State of NC School Bus Roadeo Midway/Martin 919-856-8056
19-26 *Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp I
L.R. Harrill Center 919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org
20-21

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
20-21

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
24-28 NCHJA Annual Hunter Show
www.nchja.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-269-8785
24-25 *NC Department of Environmental & Natural Resources Emergency Response Meeting
Martin Building 919-733-4984
26-28

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

27 *Lucas Transportation Appreciation Event
Martin Building 919-790-9388
27-28 71st 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
27-7/3 *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

 

 

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