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N.C. State Fairgrounds Events

July 2010

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 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)
6/25-7/2 *Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp I
L.R. Harrill Center 919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org
6/30-7/1-4 NCHJA Annual HunterJumper Show
Free spectator admission. Event starts each day at 8 am.
www.nchja.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-269-8785
nchja@nc.rr.com
1 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
1-4 *National Camper Travelers Hiram's Tarheels Club Grounds Camping  
4

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.

No admission charged for spectators. See links and event listings above for expanded information.

Other activities at the NC State Fairgrounds include The Raleigh Flea Market, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm and The Raleigh Jaycees Turkey Shoot from 5pm-8pm, activity fee is charged

Grounds,
Graham Building,
Dorton Arena,
Exposition Center
919-831-6854
3-9 Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Day Camp II
L.R. Harrill Center 919-872-4884
joglover@bsamail.org
7 *NCSU 4-H Horse Communications Contest
NC State 4-H Horse Communications Contests - public speaking and individual and team demonstration state championship contest. Participants must qualify at a North Carolina 4-H district event in June. Free to the public. Spectators welcome. Competition: 9 am - 2 pm www.cals.ncsu.edu/
Graham Hall of Fame Room

919-515-7871 or 515-5784
bob_mowrey@ncsu.edu

7-11

State 4-H Horse Show
Free admission to spectators - open to public..
Activities begin at 3 pm - 10 pm on Wednesday; 8 am - 10 pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This 5-day State Championship Horse Show will featuring over 2800 4-H entries in 123 classes highlighting 4-H members exhibiting their project animals and demonstrating their riding and management skills.
www.cals.ncsu.edu/

Hunt Horse Complex 

 

Bob Mowrey
919-515-5784 Bob_Mowrey@ncsu.edu
8 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
10 Southern Baby Expo
Designed for new and expectant parents as well as grandparents - learn about the latest products and services for babies and toddlers. Event features the Cutest Baby Contest, a Diaper Derby, and safety and educational products and seminars. Event Hours are 9 am - 5 pm. Admission is $1. Free admission for children age 12 and under. www.redtailproduction.com
Scott Building

Info visit website or email:
sandi@redtailproduction.com

Exhibitors Only:
847-530-0440

12-13

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

Blue Ridge & Trinity Lot 303-948-7108 X17
acannol@experiencebest.com
12-15 Forest Hills Baptist Church Middle School Mission Trip www.foresthills.org L.R. Harrill Dorm 919-828-6161fhbcmen@aol.com
13

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

Martin Building

919-733-6100

14 *Johnston County Nurserymen Marketing Association Annual Trade Show
Plant Fax "Live" Trade Show for members and guests of Johnston County Nurserymen Association 9 am - 3 pm www.jcna.org
Scott Building 919-816-9117
clewis@ncac.com
15 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
15-18

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. 7/18
Wed. 7/14 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 pm.
Thurs.7/15 - Seller’s Sale 9 am - 8 pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC: Fri. 7/16 - 9 am - 6 pm; Sat. 7/17 - 9 am - 5 pm; Sun. 7/18 - 10 am - 5 pm
www.KidsExchange.net

Graham Building & Exposition Center

Amy@KidsExchange.net
16-18

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
16-18 NBHA Barrel Racing
Hunt Horse Complex Mark Vaughn
336-998-9799
19 *Vick Family Reunion L. R. Harrill Center  
19-22 *North Carolina 4-H Congress
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/Events/detail.php?event_id=626
Exposition Center, Scott Building &
Dorton Arena
919-515-3242
24-25 Bead Mercantile Show
Visit our event for a great selection of beads and bead related items from vendors all over the US. Workshops also available. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $3.
www.beadmercantile.com
Scott Building 423-639-7919
tom@beadmercantile.com
24-25 Youth Quarter Horse Show
www.eqhnc.com
Hunt Horse Complex  Margaret Byrd
910-892-3221
27-28

*NC Bar Exams
www.ncble.org

Exposition Center &
Graham Building
919-677-0561
27-28

*Elon University Law School Law Graduate Student Reception

Martin Building  
31-8/1

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

Hunt Horse Complex

Joan Petty
919-556-7321

31-8/1 Raleigh Summer Dressage Show
Dressage sport horse breeding competition. Horses shown in hand and under saddle.
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Spectator admission is Free.
Hunt Horse Complex - Barn E Ring 919-269-7307
jemrph@aol.com

 

 

N.C. State Fair, Wesley Wyatt, Manager
Mailing Address: 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1010
Physical Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
Phone: (919) 821-7400; FAX: (919) 733-5079