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August 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)
7/30 - 8/1 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
7/31-8/1

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
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com

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
7 *Denton Family Reunion L.R.Harrill Center  919-231-1470
7 *ElsterFamily Day
11 am-4 pm - 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.
www.ncaha.org
Hunt Horse Complex 

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

jpaulson@trinitymfg.com

7-8 Kay Blandford Barrel Racing Clinic
Rider Fee $350
Spectators $50 weekend (not with rider)
www.kayblandford.com/htdocs/clinics.html
Hunt Horse Complex  - Covered Arena

Daniel Nelson
919-398.3781

danielnelson03yahoo.com

7-8

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 The Commissioner’s Food Safety Conference
9 am - 3 pm
www.ncagr.gov/ncfoodsafetyforum
Exposition Center 919-733-7366
10 *NCDA&CS Marketing Division Meeting
Martin Building 919-733-7887
10 *NC Export Team Conference
Scott Building - Upper Level 919-733-7912
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
12 *NC License & Theft Bureau 9th Basic Academy Graduation Ceremony
Scott Building 919-861-3157
12 *NC Green Meeting
Martin Building 919-839-4527
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 12:30 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 *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. Time to put the profit in your pocket. Largest boat clearance sale in North Carolina - over 25 dealers in one place with prices slashed.
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 ages 12 and under admitted free. Visit our website for a $1 discount admission coupon: 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. Event hours are 9 am - 5 pm.
General Admission: $5 ages 12 and up www.ewcswapmeet.com

Scott Building

wgahrmann@hotmail.com
ewcswapmeet@gmail.com

202-210-1596

21 VYPE High School Sports Conference & Expo
Designed for local athletes, coaches and athletic directors, this event will have everything from the latest sports gear to new tips on how to get recruited to the college of your choice. Athletic vendors will offer products and services. Five guest panels scheduled throughout the day will focus on topics ranging from recruiting & training tips, to nutrition, to how to pay for college.

Pre-registration admission price $5; "at the door" admission is $7. Event hours 9 am - 5 pm.
Pre-conference Booster Club Breakfast:
8 - 9:30 am - contact us for separate registration.
www.connect2comm.com/vypeconference
Exposition Center


Event Information:
919-272-4774
info.triangle@vype.com

Exhibitors only:
919-435-9112

21

Shred The IRS Tax Code Party
Free Admission.
12:30 - 2 pm meet and greet
2 - 4 pm speeches
4-4:30 pm shred tax code
www.NCFairTax.org

Martin Building 919-669-3038
mike.pool@ncfairtax.org
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
23 NC Specialty Foods Association Fall Conference
8 am - 5 pm Advance registration required. Click on our link for event info and registration form:
www.ncspecialtyfoods.org
Martin Building 919-733-7912
myrtle.earley@ncagr.gov
carlylet@nc.rr.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
26 *TEFAP-SKP Workshop
www.ncagr.com/fooddist
Martin Building 919-575-4490
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
27-29

NCHJA " C" Outdoors 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 - Barn E Ring

Joan Petty
919-556-7321
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com

28 2010 Summer Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
Spend the day doing the one thing you love most - finding great deals and unique items! Come enjoy a great shopping experience at this event. Everything from handmade items to unique soaps, jewelry, local artists, etc. Please check out our website for a complete list of current vendors. Adding new ones daily. This event is sponsoring a North Carolina Student Ambassador to aid her in continuing her travels throughout the world, building relationships with other students and government. Hope to see you on the 28th.
Event Hours 10 am - 9 pm. FREE Admission.
www.artsycraftsyshows.yolasite.com
Exposition Center 919-320-8197
artsycraftshows@hotmail.com
28 6th 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 at our expanded location on the Fairgrounds.. Children can enjoy inflatible games and rides, popcorn, snow cones and drinks, and an illusion show blended with several gospel puppet presentations.
Event Hours 10 am - 3 pm. FREE Admission.
www.CEFGRA.org
Graham Building 919-779-2825
CEFMRBOB@bellsouth.net
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 pm offering a wide variety of wellness, safety and health information. Free Admission.
www.osp.state.nc.us/Wellness
Graham Building

Info: 919- 807-4829
Ruth.Barlow@osp.nc.gov

 

* indicates the event is not open to the public

 

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