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August 2010

Date Event
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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)
7/31-8/1

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

7/31-8/1 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
3 *NC Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
4 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
6-9 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
7 *Denton Family Reunion L.R.Harrill Center  919-231-1470
7 *ElsterFamily Day
This event is not open to the public.
www.elster.com
Exposition Center 919-212-4843
7-8 NC Appaloosa Show
Free Spectator Admission. Event Hours: Saturday 8 am - 6 pm and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm.
Hunt Horse Complex 

John Paulson
910-331-1645 or
910-673-4162

jpaulson@trinitymfg.com

8-9

Dixie Gun & Knife Classic
Buy, sell or trade. Modern and collectible firearms, custom made knives, hunting and fishing equipment, ammo, gun accessories, reloading supplies and much, much more....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

Graham Building

dixieguns@aol.com
919-781-1287

 

10 *Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake County Home-A-Palooza
This event is not open to the public.
www.hbawake.com
Scott Building 919-233-3033
10

Russ Parr StimuRuss Bus Tour 2010

Event theme will encompass community service, stimulating the economy and encouraging our youth to better themselves and do big things in the community. 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. This event is presented by
Radio One (FOXY 107/104, K97 and The Light 103.9)
www.roraleigh.com

Dorton Arena 919-848-9736
13-15 CAMPTOWN RV FALL EXPO
Camptown RV’s Annual Fall Expo! Come enjoy a break from the heat and browse our discounted 2010 product and new 2011 models. Receive an additional $500 discount on RV purchases made at the show. Travel trailers, fifth wheels, light weight trailers, and toy-haulers…find the RV that is perfect for you and your family! Admission is 5 cans of food for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (additional donations accepted) or 5 dollars. Children ages 6 and under enter 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
13-14 Children's Spring Clothing and Baby Equipment Sale
Gently Used. Greatly Reduced. If it's for infants thru school age, we've got it! Infant, Children's & Maternity clothing, toys for all ages, books, games, videos, bikes, 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. Friday is Members & Guests only 5 to 10 pm. Sale open to public Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free Admission to public sale. Cash only - no checks and no credit cards accepted.
www.tmott.org
Scott Building CandE@tmott.org.
Membership Info ONLY:
1-800-783-3088
14-15 Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit, LLC
All around open horse show. Free Spectator Admission. Show starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
www.ipass.net/cmesc
Hunt Horse Complex kad1115@aol.com
Event Info: 919-464-5915
Participants: 919-934-1344
15 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
15 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: 11:00 am - 4:00 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
18 The Commissioner’s Food Safety Conference
9 am - 3 pm
www.ncagr.gov/ncfoodsafetyforum
Scott Building 919-733-7366
18 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
20-22 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 10 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
21 East West Classics Mortorcycle Swap Meet & Show
Vintage Motorcycle show and swap meet for motorcycles built before 1990 - road and off-road vehicles.
General Admission: $5
Scott Building

wgahrmann@hotmail.com
202-210-1596

21 *North Raleigh Exchange Club L.R.Harrill Center  919-662-3377
21-22 NCAHA Open Fall Extravaganza North Carolina Arabian Horse Association, TWHA Open Breed Horse Show. Daily start time 8:00 a.m. Free spectator admission.
http://www.ncaha.com
Hunt Horse Complex Rory Meacham
919-906-3510
rorym@durhamcoke.com
24-26 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
27-29 Central Piedmont All Arabian
Classes begin daily at 9 am. Free spectator admission.
www.cpaha.net
Hunt Horse Complex 
Dan Regan
704-362-0185
28-29 Body Mind Spirit Expo
Holistic living expo - heatlh, wellness and metaphysical 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 - $12 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 $2 discount coupon: www.bmse.net/
Scott Building 541-482-3722
31 *NC 2010 State Agency Wellness Fair
Event open to State of NC employees ONLY from 9 am - 3:00 pm offering a wide variety of wellness, safety and health information. Free Admission.
www.osp.state.nc.us/Wellness
Graham Building

Info: 919- 807-4824
Ruth.Barlow@osp.nc.gov

 

* indicates the event is not open to the public

 

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