| 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. Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea Market
will close Sunday, Sept. 23, in preparation of the annual State
Fair and reopen on Saturday, Nov. 3. www.ncstatefair.org/fleamarket/ |
Commercial & Education Bldgs.
& outside grounds |
919-829-3533 |
| 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.
Championship all breed dog show, 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 7-12 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 |
| 1 |
NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show
Dressage sport horse in hand and under saddle classes for
dressage breeding stock and young horses. Classes start at
8:00 am - 5:00 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 |
| 6 |
N.C. State CALS Alumni and Friends Tailgate
Party
Activities include live bluegrass band, hands-on exhibits related to agriculture
and the life sciences, childrens area and a magician. Displays from college
departments, related organizations and student clubs. An auction will be
held to benefit student scholoarships. All you can eat buffet with shrimp,
fish, chicken and barbecue. Time of tailgate is determined by kickoff time
- check back 10 days before the event. Admission is $14 for adults, $7 for
ages 3 to 10 and free for 2 and under. www.cals.ncsu.edu |
Dorton Arena |
(919) 515-6212
julia_brooksl@ncsu.edu. |
| 6-7 |
La Fiesta del Pueblo
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, El Pueblo presents the
largest Latin American cultural event in the Carolinas.
The 2008 festival moves to a new indoor location at the State Fairgrounds with
more than 150,000 SF of climate controlled space. Designed
to
provide
an opportunity
for cultural interchanges, event
activities
include two food courts with more than 30 vendors offering
cuisine
from Latin America; Employment, Health, & Education Fairs
in Spanish and English; 3 stages featuring continuous music
performances; a dance stage; cultural exhibits and Nindandia's
Children's Carnival with special guests Remi the Puerto Rican
clown, Harry the Dragon, and Ronald McDonald. This community
outreach and education event includes the opportunity to register
to vote. Hours are Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon
to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children
under
12 accompanied by an adult. www.elpueblo.org |
Graham Building Exposition Center |
919-835-1525
fiesta@elpueblo.org |
| 6-7 |
Gourd Arts & Craft Festival
Promoted by the country's oldest gourd society, the 67th Annual
North Carolina Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival features more than
80 growing, crafting, and artistic competitive categories, as
well as workshops and vendors of gourd crafts, dried gourds,
and gourd crafting supplies. This event features arts and craft
and gourd vendor displays offering sales of gourds, gourd craft
and gourd art and has a free hands-on ground crafting table
for children as well as many gourd-u-cation stations and displays
of historic and cultural use of gourds. Hours: Sat 9 am- 5 pm
and Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors.
Children under 12 admitted free. www.ncgourdsociety.org |
Scott Building |
919-781-7069
PaulBuescher@bellsouth.com
|
| 6-7 |
NCAHA Summer Extravaganza North Carolina
Arabian Horse Association, TWHA Open Breed Horse Show.
Daily start time 8:00 a.m. Free spectator admission.
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Rory Meacham
919-544-2817
rorym@durhamcoke.com
|
| 6-7 |
Carolina Fall Driving Show
|
Hunt Horse Complex- Barn E Ring |
Dede Bushneck
919-815-4723 |
| TBA |
*IIDA-Carolinas Chapter Traveling Trade Show
Private trade show for International Interior Design Association
Carolinas Chapter highlighting interior products, flooring,
wallcovering, paints, ceilings, furniture and more. www.iida-carolinas.org |
Scott Building |
336-420-5753
kay@conferenceresources.com |
| TBA |
Meredith College Sizzlin September Concert
Event will be at DORTON ARENA featuring Greyson Hill and AUGUSTANA.
Doors open at 7pm - tickets on sale at Meredith through 5pm
on Friday and at Dorton Arena lobby beginning at 6 pm on Friday
- Sept. 14.
www.meredith.edu |
Dorton Arena |
919-760-8338 |
| 9 |
*Make A Wish Day
A private event sponsored by Make A Wish Foundation
of Eastern North Carolina
www.eastncwish.org |
Holshouser Building |
ltaylor@eastncwish.org
800-432-WISH (9474)
919-832-0079 Fax
|
| 9 |
NCStructural Pest Control & Pesticides
Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
|
Martin Building |
919-733-6100
|
| 10 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 11 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 13 |
Masonic BBQ Cook-Off Competition Fundraiser
3rd annual Masonic Carolina Pig-Jig BBQ Cook-off. Masonic BBQ teams from
around the State compete to win Trophies, Ribbons, but MOST importantly
- Braggin Rights and the title of NC State Masonic BBQ Grand Champion.
Live music entertainment. This event will benefit two orphanages
- The Masonic Home for Children & The Central Children's Home, both
located in Oxford. $10/plate Event Hours: 10 am - 2 p.m.
www.carolinapigjig.com/ |
Gate 10 - Blue Ridge Road |
www.carolinapigjig.com
919-782-0033 |
| 13 |
Optimist Music and Story Festival
The Optimist Club of North Raleigh presents a fun day with
bluegrass music performances and storytelling for all ages.
Event featured artists include Andy
Offutt Irwin David
Holt Ron
Jones The
Healing Force Joseph
Helfrich. This event is a
fundraiser for childhood cancer research and recovery.
Event Hours: 10 am - 10 pm
Admission: $20 |
Scott Buildng |
919-469-0394 snipehunter1aeh@cs.com |
| 13 |
Carolina Roller Derby - Bout 5
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller
derby in their 2008 series.
Doors open at 5 p.m., First half begins 6 p.m., first period intermission
6:25 p.m., second period begins 6:40 p.m., second period intermission 7:05
p.m., third period begins 7:20 p.m. Game ends 7:45 p.m.. Bout Day admission:
$14 adults, $8 with college ID, $7 children (age 5 and under - 2 per adult
admitted free). Advance admission $10 Adults, $5 children - Click for advance
ticket and season ticket info:www.carolinarollergirls.com |
Dorton Arena |
eviled@carolinarollergirls.com
shirleytemper56@gmail.com |
| 13-14 |
Appaloosa Show
Free Spectator Admission. Classes start at 8 am on Saturday
and 9 :00 am on Sunday.
www.tarheelappaloosa.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Mitch
Petway
910-467-3377
Cindy
Hinnant
919-284-5445 |
| 13-14 |
Carolina Main 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 - Covered Arena |
sileeno@ipass.net or kad1115@ad.com
919-934-1344 or 919-464-5915 |
| 14 |
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Event Hours: 1 - 9 p.m.
Admission: $20 adults - age 12 and under admitted free.
|
Rand Grandstand |
910-527-5898 |
| 17-20 |
NC State Championship Horse Show
51st annual N.C. Champsionship Horse Show - a Charity event
sponsored by The Raleigh Host Lions Club.
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Bill Whitley
919-481-4675 |
| 19 |
Meredith College Sizzlin September Concert
RAIN Contingency Site
www.meredith.edu |
Dorton Arena |
919-760-8338 |
| 19-21 |
Grecian Festival
Authentic greek food - Pastries - Marketplace Vendors - Live
music - Greek Dance Groups - & More......
Join us at our new expanded location in the Exposition Center.
Event Hours: Friday 5 - 10 pm, Saturday 11 am - 10 pm, Sunday
11 am - 8 pm....GENERAL ADMISSION: Adults - $3, Ages 13-18
and Senior
Citizens - $2, Ages 12 and under admitted free. Visit our website
at www.holytrinityraleigh.org
for a free admission ticket. |
Exposition Center |
919-781-4548 |
| 20 |
Central North Carolina Pagan Pride
Day
Click on our website for more information. www.ncpaganpride.org
|
L.R. Harrill Center |
336-841-7449 |
| 20-21 |
68th North State Toy & Hobby Show
Antique to modern and collectible toys, sportscards & sports
memorabilia,including Barbie, diecast and plastic models, Star
Wars, Hot Wheels, Hallmark ornaments, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings,
Sci-Fi toys, western toys, NASCAR, etc. Guest appaearance: Larry
LeGrande of the former baseball Negro League. Over 70 exhibitors
buying, selling & trading! EVENT HOURS: Saturday 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission is $5 daily - Weekend pass $7. Age 15 and Under admitted
Free. www.insidepitch.com
|
Scott Building |
919-553-4285
shows@insidepitch.com |
| 20-21 |
RTP Club Flyball Tournament
Flyball is a fast-paced family-oriented dog sport that has become
a hit on Animal Planet and ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. Dogs
and people alike go wild over this relay race with 4 dogs per
team. Each dog jumps 4 hurdles and steps on a spring loaded
box, which shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the ball
and runs back over the 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting
line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run
without errors wins the heat. Sat 9 am - 5pm and Sunday 9 am
- 2 pm FREE ADMISSION www.flyballdogs.com/dgf
|
Holshouser Building |
919-787-8048
doggonefast@yahoo.com |
| 24 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 26-28 |
Southern Ideal Home Show - Fall Edition
The Triangle's biggest and best home and garden event features
three buildings filled with hundreds of exhibitors to answer
questions, help with your next building or remodeling project,
decorating or landscaping your home. Enjoy shopping, comparing
prices, talking to experts and finding resources for any home
or garden project. Hours are Friday, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is
$8 for adults (age 15 and over) and free for children 15 and
under. Senior Day on Friday only, seniors ages 55 and older
receive admission for $7. Discount coupon for regular admission
available at Home Depot or click on our website. www.southernshows.com |
Graham Building Exposition Center
Dorton Arena |
1-800-849-0248
dball@southernshows.com |
| 27-28 |
Old North State Antique Gun & Military
Collector Show
Antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia exhibited, bought,
sold, and traded - WWI, WWII, Civil War, Vietnam, and other conflicts. Hours
are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission
is $6 for adults, $1 for children 6 -12 and free for children under 6.
www.thecarolinatrader.com |
Scott Building |
Richard
Shields
704-282-1339 |
| TBA |
N.C. State CALS Reunion
www.cals.ncsu.edu
|
L. R. Harrill Center |
(919) 515-3248
|
| TBA |
*Wake County Democratic Rally & Family
Picnic |
L.R. Harrill Center |
919-828-5656 |
| 25-26 |
North Carolina State Games Satelite Parking |
Lower Bunn Field |
|
| 26-28 |
NCQHA Futurity
2006 Futurity Horse Show - estimated $90,000 to be awarded
in money & prizes. Circuit awards for each class: Open,
Amateur, 13 & under and 14-18 all arounds. Move-in is at
8 a.m. on September 21.
www.ncqha.com/futurity.htm |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Becky Poe
828-256-5037 |
| 27 |
N.C. State CALS Reunion
www.cals.ncsu.edu |
L. R. Harrill Center |
(919) 515-3248
|
| 27 |
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Fun and educational activities for all dog lovers, including
the ever popular "Meet the Breeds" (over 50 different
AKC breeds), free Canine Good Citizen Tests (CGC), agility,
rally, obedience, and flyball demonstrations, as well as fun
activities for all participants. AKC Companion Animal Recovery
will offer $20 microchipping. Dog-related vendors, free games,
contests and giveaways - free goodie bags to the first 500 attendees.
Event Hours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission
www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/events |
Holshouser Building |
919-816-3650
NCRDODAY@akc.org |