Carolina 2009 MCA National Mustang Show
Nationally sanctioned and judged Mustang car show featuring quality show cars from throughout the U.S. Hours are Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to spectators.Show car entrant fees and other event information can be found on the show website at www.hcmcnationalshow.com

July 4th Celebration
Presented by The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the NC State Fair.
Free Admission! Free Parking! Activities at No Charge!

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 Sunday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m.

This year’s activities are provided by Raleigh Parks and Recreation beginning at 5:00 pm and ending at 8:30 pm. Activities include sports, Independence Day Hat-Making activity, arts, dance instruction, Nature Program, Adventure Program, Taiko Japanese drumming performance, Holiday Express expo, Raleigh Police & Fire displays, Dorton Arena’s giant obstacle course, Design a Park activity, Wii games, contests, scavenger hunt and bingo.

The “Got to be NC Watermelon Cutting” provided by NC Watermelon Association will begin at 5 pm at the July 4th Celebration and continue while supplies last.

The grand scale fireworks show will start at 9:15 pm. Food vendors will be on-site.

All activities are held rain or shine on July 4th from 5:00 pm-8:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather on July 4th, only the fireworks will be held on July 5th at 9:15 pm.

Accessible parking and general public parking is available in Gate 4 & Gates 9. Free parking in Fairgrounds lots near Gate 9 Trinity Road and Gate 4 Youth Center Road. Handicap parking access through Gate 9 on Trinity Road.

Pets are not allowed inside the event area. No alcohol and no coolers allowed.

Event sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Special thanks to City of Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, NC Highway Patrol, NC Department of Transportation, NC State Fairgrounds Security Office and Event Staff.
Other activities at the NC State Fairgrounds include The Raleigh Flea Market, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm, The Raleigh Jaycees Turkey Shoot from 5pm-8pm, activity fee is charged, The 2009 National Mustang Car Show will be held Fri & Sat from 8am-5pm, and Sun from 8am-4pm in the Kerr Scott Building. No admission charged for spectators. See links and event listings above for expanded information.

919-515-7871
bob_mowrey@ncsu.edu

State 4-H Horse Show
Free admission to spectators.
Activities begin at 3 pm - 10 pm on Wednesday; 8 am - 10 pm on Thursday, 7 am - 11 pm on Friday; 9 am - 10 pm on Saturday, and 8 am - 6:00 pm on Sunday. This 5-day State Championship Horse Show will feature the top 4-H exhibitors from seven extension district qualifying shows with over 120 classes highlighting 4-H members exhibiting their horse projects.. Shows in hunt seat, western, saddle seat, non-trotting, games and dressage classes.
www.cals.ncsu.edu/

Hunt Horse Complex 

3 on 3 Hoop It Up
Team Championships International Hoop It Up and Radio One presents the ultimate 3 on 3 hoop it up basketball event. Free spectator admission.
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.
www.HoopItUp.com

First in Flight Cat Club TICA Southeast Regional
Southeast Regional Awards Cat Show - come see top winning cats from across the southeast as well as up and coming competitors compete for top honors. Shop our vendors for various items for you, your cats, and your feline loving friends. The two days of judging will conclude with a presentation of the best in show. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children age 2 - 12 $3, Under 2 admitted free.
Event Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
www.vanadis.cnc.net/FirstinFlight.shtml

NC Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest

919-733-6100

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

*North Carolina Poultry Science Conference BBQ
http://www.poultryscience.org/psa09

919-515-5540
sam_pardue@ncsu.edu

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. 7/26
Wed. 7/22 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 pm.
Thurs.7/23 - Seller’s Sale 9 am - 8 pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC: Fri. 7/24 - 9 am - 6 pm; Sat. 7/25 - 9 am - 5 pm; Sun. 7/26 - 10 am - 5 pm
www.KidsExchange.net

Triangle Farms NCHJA " C" Indoors 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

Becca Mispel
919-556-7321
becca@trianglefarms.com

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

NCDCTA Youth Dressage Clinic
Dressage riding clinic with private and semi-private instruction for youth members of NCDCTA. Guest Clinician is Dr. Cesar Parra.
Event Hours: Tuesday July 27 from 7:45 am - 4 pm and Wednesday July 28 from 7:45 am - 4 pm. Admission requires Audit Fee of $15 per day or $25 for both days.

*NC Bar Exams
www.ncble.org

*NCCU Law School and Charlotte Law School
Law Graduate Student Reception

*Elon University Law School Law Graduate Student Reception

*UNC Law School Law Graduate Student Reception

*Wake Forest Law School Law Graduate Student Reception

*Appalachian Law School Law Graduate Student Reception

*NCDA Vet Division Annual Meeting