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N.C. State Fairgrounds Events

August 2008

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
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
1-3 Spa, Pool & BBQ Show

Save thousands on spas, gazebos, barbeque islands, swim spas, pools and saunas at the Jim Graham Building event. Show offers products with full manufacturers warranty, delivery and installation available, 12 month interest free financing to qualified buyers. Free admission. Event Hours: Friday 12 noon - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 9 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm www.spapoolandbbqshow.com
Graham Building 888-SPA-SALE
2 *ElsterFamily Day
This event is not open to the public.
www.elster.com
Exposition Center 919-212-5103
3 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 3:30 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
Scott Building 919-847-5393
jfmitch@juno.com
2 Laughing Out Loud Comedy Show

Christian Comedy Show - Doors open 6:30 pm Show begins at 7:30 pm - ADMISSION $30 day of show or $18 with a student ID. ADVANCE TICKETS: $25/person Tickets can also be purchased in person on Saturday at Dorton Arena Box Office beginning at 12 noon.
Check our website for more information and event updates. www.upstagecomedians.com
Dorton Arena 866-988-7987 Ext. 2
upstagecomedians@aol.com
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
8-10 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 and collectible firearms, custom made knives, shooting and hunting supplies and accessories ....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 Show/NC Palomino Show Hunt Horse Complex  John Paulson 910-331-1645
11

Russ Parr Bus Tour - Say Y.E.S. Back To School Rally

Back to School Rally featuring live broadcast Radio Show Host Russ Parr and numerous live artist performances beginning 6 am - 12 noon. Doors open 5:30 am. Interactive guest participation and registrations - door prizes.
Radio One (FOXY 107/104, K97 and The Light 103.9) partnering with Wake County Public School System, Another Step Froward ministries, Wake County Health & Human Services, Wake county Gang Prevention Partnership & faith based organizations.
www.roraleigh.com

Dorton Arena 919-863-4815
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
12-14 *Sears 2008 Home Appliance Dealer Training
This is a Private dealer training event.
Scott Building 847-765-0034
johnson-elizabeth@aramark.com
14

NC Drought Management Advisory Council Meeting

Council administers the Drought Assessment and Response Plan under the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan. Meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Martin Building 919-733-7125
15-16 SRA Rodeo * EVENT CANCELLED *
www.srarodeo.com
Hunt Horse Complex 919-828-9478
Dennis Pruitt
864-809-2630
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 *Bullock Family Reunion L.R.Harrill Center   
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
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
Scott Building 919-733-7366
19 Town Hall with Barack Obama
Doors open at 4:30pm, Tickets Required.
For Ticket Information visit: www.nc.barackobama.com
Exposition Center  
20 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
22-24 Piano Sale CANCELLED - See November
Sale features new and used pianos. Hours are Friday, noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. www.mauspiano.com
Scott Building Michael Hannah
919-782-8391
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 *Massenburg Family Reunion L.R. Harrill Center  
23 MADD "Shifting Gears" Event
Mothers Against Drunk Driving of North Carolina will start their Shifting Gears event at the Governor Martin Building at 9:00 am. Final destination of the Shifting Gears event will be in Hillsborough.
www.madd.org/NC
Martin Building 919-787-6599
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 allows anyone to consign or shop for all types of equine items for all disciplines of riding. The consignors price and tag all unwanted tack, show clothing, barn supplies, horse items and anything related to the equestrian sport. These items are then offered for sale - event is open to general public. 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

SALE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC - Admission is FREE.
Hours are Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday - Sept. 1 from 9 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

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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