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August 2008

Date Event
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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
1-2 Children's Clothing & Baby Equipment Sale
Gently Used. Greatly Reduced. If it's for kids, we've got it! Infant, Children's & Maternity clothing, toys for all ages, books, games, videos, bedding, shoes, equipment (strollers, swings, cribs, highchairs, carseats,etc.) and MUCH MORE! Join us for one of TMOTT's best events of the year! Sponsored by Triangle Mothers of Twins & Triplets. Free Admission. Sale open to public Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cash only - no checks and no credit cards accepted. www.tmott.org
Scott Building Cande@tmott.orgMembership Info ONLY:
1-800-783-3088
2 Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet
Over 100 vendors featuring Lionel, K-Line, MTH, American Flyer, "N", "HO", "O", "S". and "G" gauge trains, accessories, track, switches and hard to find parts. Hands-on layouts and train races for the children. Minor on-site repairs. Auction at 1 p.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. General admission is $5 for adults ($1 off coupon in News & Observer or Event Flyer), free for children under age 13 accompanied by paying adult.
www.se-tca.org
Holshouser Building 919-847-5393
jfmitch@juno.com
TBA *NC Ducks Unlimited Volunteer Appreciation Day
www.ducks.org
Martin Building 252-438-8165
2 *Denton Family Reunion L.R.Harrill Center  919-231-1470
5 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
6 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
6 *NCSU Vet School Student Orientation L.R.Harrill Center  919-513-6479
7 *NCDA&CS Food & Drug Protection Division Employee Appreciation Picnic L.R. Harrill Center 919-733-7366
8-9 Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia 3-Day Show
Over 80 exhibitors will be buying, selling and trading vintage to new sportscards, memorabilia, NASCAR, etc. on over 225 tables! Show Hours: Friday 2 - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: $5 daily; Weekend Pass $7. Free admission for Ages 15 and under. Check our website for discount admission coupon. www.insidepitch.com
Scott Building  Ray or Dot Mozingo
919-553-4285
9 *North Raleigh Exchange Club L.R.Harrill Center  919-662-3377
9-10

Dixie Gun & Knife Classic
Buy, sell or trade. Modern, collectible and antique firearms, knives, accessories, military surplus....too much to list...something for the whole family. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults and children under 12 are free with paying adult. Visit our website for a $1 discount admission coupon.  www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com dixieguns@aol.com

Graham Building

Ken Fields
910-846-2555
FAX: 910-842-5336

 

9-10 Appaloosa Horse Show Hunt Horse Complex  Mike Hanville
336-921-2123
12 *Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake County Triangle Building Expo.
This event is not open to the public.
www.hbawake.com
Exposition Center 919-233-3033
12-13 City of Raleigh Summer Camp X-Press Finale Graham Building 919-831-6165
15-16 SRA Rodeo
Doors open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets available at Horse Complex or call 828-9478.
Reserved seating tickets $15 each day.
General Admission: $12 Adult, Ages 10 and under free with a paying adult. www.srarodeo.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-828-9478
Dennis Pruitt
864-809-2630
15-17 CAMPTOWN RV FALL EXPO
Come see our camping extravaganza! Expo premiers fall product at discount prices, in-depth information about RVing in a variety of workshops, and exciting raffle prizes. All ticket proceeds will go directly to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Admission is 5 cans of food or minimum $5 donation to Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (Ages 6 and under admitted free). Event Hours are: Friday and Saturday 10 am - 8 pm and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. http://www.camptown-rv.com
Exposition Center 877-760-1348
camptownrv@aol.com
16 4th Annual Children's Good News Spectacular
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Raleigh Area and several area sponsors are hosting a free area-wide event for children and families. Children can enjoy inflatible games and rides; popcorn, snow cones and drinks, and an illusion show blended with several gospel presentations. Event Hours 10 am - 3 pm. FREE Admission.
www.CEFGRA.org
Dorton Arena 919-779-2825
CEFMRBOB@bellsouth.net
16-17 Body Mind Spirit Expo
Holistic living expo - booths and lectures. Body Mind Spirit Expo is the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S. Come explore over 100 exhibitor booths and 70 free lectures. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Admission covers both days - $10 for adults and children under age 10 are admitted free. For more information email mollie@bmse.net or call 919-661-2282. Visit the web site for a discount coupon: www.bmse.net/
Scott Building 541-482-3722
16-17 Southern Bridal Show and Expo
The ultimate wedding one-stop shopping with fun, food and fashion previews every hour with over 200 companies displaying their products and services. Event Hours: 12 noon - 5:00 pm. Admission: $10 per person at the door - $8.00 advance purchase. Click on our website for advance tickets and to register at www.foreverbridal.net
Jim Graham Building 919-873-1700
info@foreverbridal.net
19 AG FIRST Meeting
10 am - 2 pm
Martin Building 919-733-7366
20 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
22-24 Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale
North Carolina's largest boat CLEARANCE SALE. More than 20 dealers offering 2008 closeouts and a sneak preview of 2009 products.
Show Hours: Friday 12 noon til 8 pm, Saturday 9 am til 7 pm and Sunday 11 am til 5 pm.
Admission: Adults $6.00; Children under 12 years of age admitted free. www.ncboatshows.com
Graham Building 336-855-0208
info@ncboatshows.com
22-24 Central Piedmont All Arabian
www.cpaha.org
Hunt Horse Complex  Dan Regan
704-362-0185 windymeadowfarm@aol.com
22-24 Triangle Farms NCHJA "C" Outdoor Horse Show
Hunter Jumper Horse Show -Friday through Sunday. Daily show begins at 8 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
23 Young Champions Cheer & Karate Competitions
"Showcase of the Stars" cheerleading competition for ages 4-14 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hip-Hop America competition 9:30 - 3:00 pm. Karate 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Spectator Admission is FREE. Classes in karate, cheer and dance are offered year-round to promote physical fitness, good sportsmanship, confidence and competitive spirit and competitions are held each session.
www.youngchampionsofamerica.com

Dorton Arena

919-779-0878
youngchampionsnc@bellsouth.net

TBA * Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Cary Campus Summer Picnic L.R. Harrill Center  
24 * El Pueblo Volunteer Meeting
www.elpueblo.org
L.R. Harrill Center 919-835-1525
elpueblo@elpueblo.org
TBA * NCDA&CS Food Distribution EFO/SKP Meeting Graham Building Hall of Fame Room 919-575-4490
26-28 Eastern Technical Associates Smoke School
8 am - 5 pm daily - Training to read visible emissions; Program offers a 6 month certification in EPA regulation Method-9.
www.eta-is-opacity.com
Midway 919-878-3188
8/28- 9/1 Kennel Club Dog Shows
AKC (American Kennel Club) registered dogs will compete each day for points leading to championships, as well as dog obedience trials for degrees and obedience championship points.  All breed dog judging, obedience and rally trials - a different Kennel Club hosts competitions each day. The schedule is: Thursday, Cary Kennel Club; Friday, Alamance Kennel Club; Saturday, Durham Kennel Club; Sunday, Salisbury Kennel Club, and Monday, Raleigh Kennel Club. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission for Monday is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for senior adults and children 7-11 years of age. wwwraleighkennelclub.org
Graham Building Patricia Babuin
919-787-3631
ralkennel@aol.com
8/28- 9/1

Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale
Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale offers the opportunity to buy and consign unwanted horse-related items, saddles and tack, show atttire and barn supplies. Items accepted from and offered to all disciplines of riding and all levels of riding. Closeouts from tack stores, items from barn closings and openings, all disciplines equipment for showing and training, trail riding, driving and much more. Everything related to the equestrian sport is encouraged for consignment (Consignors must be pre-registered).

Receiving date (drop off your items) is Thursday 8/30: 9 am - 5 pm Pick-up unsold items Tuesday 9/4:10 am - 1pm

OPEN TO PUBLIC - Admission is FREE.
Hours are Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday - Sept. 3 from 10 am - 5 pm.
www.EquestrianExchange.com

Holshouser Building 336-697-1097
equestriansale@aol.com
8/29- 9/1 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Show includes classic and contemporary jewels, loose gems, pearls, beads and findings, minerals, crystals, fossils, remounts and wire wrapping by jewelers on site. Jewelers and wire wrappers available for designing and soldering stones, remounts or repairs, and an appraiser will be available. Admission: Adults $4 - under 16 admitted free. Show hours: Friday: noon - 7, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Scott Building  (804) 746-7663 bhaney8081@aol.com
30-31 NCDCTA Labor of Love Dressage Show
Dressage competition from introductory to Grand Prix levels, including Freestyles - daily 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Spectator admission is Free.
www.cdi-raleigh.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-269-7307 Gen. Info
919-828-9478 (starting Aug.29) for Participants
jemrph@aol.com
30-31 The Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
National breeders and manufacturers selling reptiles, birds and mammals along with cages, food and supplies, and live animal shows and seminars on animal breeding and care.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is $8; Children ages 5-10 admission $6, Ages 4 and under admitted free. Click on our website for more info: www.gilaproductions.com
Exposition Center alex@gilaproductions.com
919-495-3233
31 *Shiloh Deliverance Family Day L.R. Harrill Center 919-773-3738

* indicates the event is not open to the public

 

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Physical Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
Phone: (919) 821-7400; FAX: (919) 733-5079