| 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 |
| TBA |
Carnaval Carolina 2008
RCH Broadcasting, Inc and associates presents Carnaval
Carolina 2008, a hispanic festival of cultural food,
education, music and entertainment.
EVENT HOURS: Sunday 12 Noon - 9 pm
Admission is $10 Adults. Age 12 and Under admitted Free
with Adult. Click on this weblink for more information
www.carnavalcarolina.com
|
Grounds |
704-665-9023
|
| 6/28-7/4 |
*Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-872-4884 joglover@bsamail.org |
| 4 |
July 4th Celebration
Presented by The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Department in collaboration with the NC State Fair.
Free Admission! Activities at No Charge!
Gates open at 2:30 Activities begin at 3:00pm
Fun-filled family event includes FREE interactive games,
inflatables, live entertainment, music, fireworks and
more!!. Food vendors will also be available.
FIREWORKS are at 9:15 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, all indoor activities
will remain as scheduled and all outdoor activities
will be cancelled. The fireworks display will be rescheduled
for Saturday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m.
|
Grounds,
Graham Building,
Exposition Center |
919-831-6854 |
| 2-6 |
NCHJA Annual Hunter Show
www.nchja.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
919-269-8785 |
| 3-6 |
*National Camper Travelers Hiram's
Tarheels Club |
Grounds Camping |
|
| 4-6 |
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 |
| 9 |
*NCSU 4-H Horse Communications
Contest
State 4-H public speaking and individual and team demonstration
state championship contest. Participants must qualify
at a North Carolina 4-H district event in June. Competition:
8 am - 2:30 pm www.cals.ncsu.edu/ |
Graham Hall of Fame Room |
919-515-7871
bob_mowrey@ncsu.edu |
| 9 |
*Johnston County Nurserymen Marketing
Association Annual Trade Show
Plant Fax "Live" Trade Show for members
and guests of Johnston County Nurserymen Association 9
qam - 3 pm www.jcna.org |
Scott Building |
919-816-9117 clewis@ncac.com |
| 8 |
NCStructural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
|
Martin Building |
919-733-6100
|
| 9 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 10 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 9-13 |
State 4-H Horse Show
Free admission to spectators.
Activities begin at 5pm - 10pm on Wednesday and 8 am
- 10 pm Thursday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm on Sunday.
This 5-day horse show will feature the top 4-H exhibitors
from seven extension district qualifying shows with
over 2800 entries in 113 classes and more than 3-4,000
spectators. Shows in hunt seat, western, saddle seat,
non-trotting, games and dressage classes.
www.cals.ncsu.edu/ |
Hunt Horse Complex
|
Bob Mowrey
919-515-5784 Bob_Mowrey@ncsu.edu |
| 11 |
*Bishop Family Reunion |
L.R. Harrill Center |
|
| 11-13 |
Equine Extravaganza North Carolina
This east coast equestrian expo, like the Virginia Equine
Extravaganza, will feature three full days of clinics,
demonstrations, seminars, shopping and equestrian fun.
Hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General Admission $14/day and
$8 for children ages 5 - 11. Discount advance tickets
available on our website. Ticket price includes admission
to the expo, all clinics, seminars & demonstrations,
as well as shopping. Equus Extraordinaire evening show
is NOT included in admission price. An Evening Equine
Musical Revue will be presented on Friday and Saturday
8 - 10 pm - Admission is $10 general admission or $35
for premium seats. All clinic and demo sessions are "open
admission" and registration is NOT required. Tickets
for the expo will be
available online two months prior to the event.
or call 1-866-468-7630. Tickets will also be available
at the gate. Cash only at the gate. www.equineextravaganza.com. |
Graham Building
Dorton Arena |
410-647-3800 Voice
410-349-9333 Fax
410-510-1306 Alternate Fax Email
for Booth Reservations
(740) 739-6607 |
| 12 |
*Boyd Family Celebration |
L.R. Harrill Center |
|
| 16 |
*NC. Department of Corrections
Program Services Retreat |
L. R. Harrill Center |
919-733-7988 |
| 17 |
*NC Propane Gas Truck Roadeo
www.ncpga.org |
S. Dorton Lot
Expo Lobby |
919-787-8485 |
| 18 |
2008 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA
MidSummer Tournament Opening Ceremony and Dance
Opening ceremonies will be in Dorton Arena from 7:30
- 8:30 p.m. with dance immediately following in the
Exposition Center. Opening Ceremonies will kick off
state level competition for over 800 athletes in bowling,
equestrian and floor hockey. Free spectator admission.
www.sonc.net |
Dorton Arena, Exposition Center |
800-843-6276 sonc@sonc.net |
| 18 |
*Vet School Picnic |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-513-6463 |
| 18-20 |
Special Olympics
Over 125 athletes from 20 local programs (counties) across
NC will compete for equestrian championship in dressage,
showmanship and English and Western trails and equitation.
Free spectator admission. Show times Saturday 9 am - 5
pm and Sunday 9am - 5 pm . www.sonc.net |
Hunt Horse Complex |
800-843-6276 |
| 19 |
*Vick Family Reunion |
L. R. Harrill Center |
|
| 19 |
*White - Deberry Wedding Reception |
Martin Buidling |
|
| 21-24 |
*North Carolina 4-H Congress
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/Events/detail.php?event_id=626 |
Exposition Center,
Dorton Arena |
919-515-3242 |
| 22 |
*NC 4-H Cook-Off |
L. R. Harrill Center |
919-515-8480 |
| 23 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 24-27 |
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items
offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold
at about one third their original value. Register online
to sell items!
Free Admission - items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/27
Wed. 7/23 Volunteers Only 3 - 8 pm.
Thurs.7/24-Consignors Only 9 am - 8 pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC: Fri. 7/25 - 9 am - 6 pm, Sat. 7/26 -
9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 7/27 - 10 am - 5 pm
www.KidsExchange.net |
Graham Building |
919-841-9131 |
| 26-27 |
Bead Mercantile Show
Visit our event for a great selection of beads and bead
related items. Workshops also available.
Event Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday and 10:00 am
- 4 pm Sunday. Admission $3
www.janesfiberandbeads.com |
Scott Building |
423-639-7919 orders@janesfiberandbeads.com |
| 25-27 |
Triangle Farms NCHJA " C"
Outdoor Horse Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show -Friday through Sunday. Daily
show begins at 8:00 am. These shows are hunter horse
shows with most of the competitors being from North
Carolina. NCHJA "C" Rated. Free Admission
www.trianglefarms.com |
Hunt Horse Complex - Barn E Ring |
Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
becca@trianglefarms.com
|
| 26 |
*Stewart Family Reunion |
L. R. Harrill Center |
|
| 29-30 |
*NC Bar Exams
www.ncble.org |
Exposition Center,
Graham Building |
919-677-0561 |