| 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. Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea
Market will close Sunday, Sept. 26, in preparation of the
annual
State
Fair and reopen on Saturday, Nov. 6. www.raleighfleamarket.net
|
Commercial & Education Bldgs.
& outside grounds |
919-899-3532 (919-899-FLEA) |
| 1 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 2 |
*NC
Structural Pesticide Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 2-6 |
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 |
Dennis McKoy
919-362-9799
ralkc@aol.com |
| 2-6 |
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 Wednesday
9/1 10
am - 9 pm; Pick-up unsold
items Tuesday 9/7:10 am - 4pm (this is a no shopping
day).
Thursday 9/2 Volunteers Shop 10 am - 9 pm and Consignors
shop 1 pm - 9 pm.; Preview Sale 5-9 pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC Friday thru Monday - Admission is FREE.
HOURS are Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday -
Sept. 7 from 10 am - 5 pm.
www.EquestrianExchange.com
|
Holshouser Building |
336-697-1097
equestriansale@aol.com
|
| 3-5 |
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral &
Jewelry Show
Show includes 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry,
loose gems, pearls, beads and findings, minerals, crystals,
fossils,
remounts
and
wire wrapping by jewelers on site. Jewelers and wire wrappers
on site that can do remounts, design or repair jewelry. 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 tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net |
| 4 |
N.C. State CALS Alumni and Friends Tailgate
Party
Activities include live bluegrass band, hands-on exhibits related to agriculture
and the life sciences, children’s area, the NC State Pep Band and displays
from college departments, related organizations and student clubs. An auction
will be held to benefit student scholarships. All-you-can eat buffet with
shrimp, chicken, barbecue, and the fixin’s. Tailgate begins at 1pm,
and ends at 5pm, with a 6pm kickoff. Admission is $17 for adults, $14 for
students, $8 for ages 4 to 12, and free for toddlers age 3 and under. Visit
our website for more information:
www.cals.ncsu.edu/tailgate |
Dorton Arena |
(919) 515-6212
calsalum@ncsu.edu |
| 4-5 |
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. General admission
Ages 13 and over is $9; Senior citizens and Ages 5 - 12 admission $6, Ages
4 and under admitted free. Special two-day general admission $15. Click on
our
website
for more
info: www.gilaproductions.com |
Exposition Center |
alex@gilaproductions.com
919-495-3233 |
| 4-5 |
NCDCTA Labor of Love Horse Show
Show consists of all levels of dressage competition.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Spectator admission is Free.
www.cdi-raleigh.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Olga Wagner
919-620-9089
olga.t.wagner@gmail.com |
| 6 |
NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show
Dressage sport horse breeding competition. Horses shown
in hand and under saddle.
Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Spectator admission is Free.
www.cdi-raleigh.com |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Olga Wagner
919-620-9089
olga.t.wagner@gmail.com |
| 10 |
EID UL-FITR Prayer Meeting
Salat-ul-Eid will be on at 8 a.m.
www.islam1.org
|
Dorton Arena
|
919-834-9572
iar1@bellsouth.net |
| 10-12 |
NC State Charity Classic
|
Hunt Horse Complex |
Bill Whitley
919-481-4675 |
| 11 |
Carolina Roller Derby
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller
derby in their 2010 series.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m., First Half begins 6:00 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
|
| 11-12 |
La Fiesta del Pueblo
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, El Pueblo presents the largest Latin
American cultural event in the Carolinas. The 2010 festival includes a new
indoor location at the State Fairgrounds connected by an outdoor plaza.
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 |
| 11 |
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 |
| 11-12 |
North Carolina Guitar Show
Vintage banjos, mandolins, violins, guitars on display
and for sale. More than 50 dealers, plus public can bring instruments
to trade or sell.
Dealer Load-in Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Open to Public Sat 10 am - 6 pm and Sun 10 am 4 pm
Admission: $10
|
Holshouser Building |
myamazingworld@gmail.com
919-798-9198
|
| 12-13 |
Gourd Arts & Craft Festival
Promoted by the country's oldest gourd society, the 69th 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
$4 for adults, $3 for seniors (65+ years old), $2 for children ages 12
- 17. Children under 12 admitted free. www.ncgourdsociety.org |
Holshouser Building |
919-696-0744
PaulBuescher@bellsouth.net
|
| 14 |
Eye
Care Expo and Summit
|
Exposition
Center |
brianhoyle@ecanc.com |
| 14 |
*NC
Pesticides & Structural Pesticides Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 15 |
*NC
Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest |
Martin
Building |
919-733-6100 |
| 15-20 |
*Friendship Club - an FMCA Camping Club
|
Grounds |
|
| 15-18 |
NC State Championship Horse Show
53rd annual N.C. Championship Horse Show - a Charity event
sponsored by The Raleigh Host Lions Club.
Event Hours: 10 am - 6 pm. |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Bill Whitley
919-481-4675 |
| 17 |
*NCDA Food & Drug Division Recall Seminar
|
Martin Building |
919-733-7366
|
| 17 |
MC of NC Expo and CE Classes
Mechanical Contractors of North Carolina Association presents
their 2010 Expo representing Industrial, Commercial, and
Residential Contractors of Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
- Free Admission - Expo hours are 11 am - 3 pm. Continuing
Education Classes will be offered 8 am - 3 pm - click on
weblink for registration and additional information.
www.mcofnc.org |
Graham Building |
704-503-1331
rae.helms@mcofnc.org |
| TBA |
Meredith College Sizzlin September Concert
RAIN Contingency Site for concert scheduled at Meredith
Amphitheatre. Gate opens at
7 pm Concert starts 8 pm. Admission: $10 per person for general
public.
www.meredith.edu |
Dorton Arena |
919-760-8338 or 919-760-2247
cab@meredith.edu |
| 17-19 |
Greek Festival
Authentic Greek food - Homemade Greek pastries & marketplace - Live
Greek music - Greek Dance Groups - & More...... Portions of the event
proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Event Hours: Friday 5 - 10 pm, Saturday 11 am - 10 pm, Sunday 11 am - 7 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 |
| 18-19 |
Central North Carolina Pagan Pride
Day
Open to the general public, this festival offers both entertainment
and education with a variety of social, commercial and spiritual
activities. Attendees are welcome to join or observe rituals,
attend workshops, meet with a variety of local groups, and
much more, all in a festival environment full of vendors, music,
and fun.
http://cncpaganpride.org
|
L.R. Harrill Center |
info@cncpaganpride.org
Toll Free (800) 979-4423
|
| 18-19 |
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, and other conflicts. Also includes
relics, books, uniforms and insignias. Free appraisals. 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 age 5 and under.
www.thecarolinatrader.com |
Scott Building |
Richard
Shields
704-282-1339 |
| 18-19 |
DogGoneFast Flyball 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 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.
- 3 p.m. Free admission.
www.flyballdogs.com/dgf |
Holshouser Building |
919-787-8048
doggonefast@yahoo.com |
| 18-19 |
The Original Coin & Currency Show
Show offers a variety of numismatic items including
rare coins, precious metals, paper money, tokens, coin collecting books
and supplies.
Hours are Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Click on
our website for more info: www.rarecoinsofraleigh.com |
Martin Building |
rarecoins@bellsouth,net
910-265-4977. |
| 19 |
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Mexican Rodeo, music featuring several popular Hispanic
bands. Event Hours: 12 noon - 11 p.m.
Admission: $20 adults - age 12 and under admitted free. www.quirozentertainment.com.
|
Rand Grandstand |
910-258-2089
lokka1c@yahoo.com |
| 23-24 |
North Carolina State Games Satelite
Parking |
Grounds |
|
| 24-26 |
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 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission
is $9 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 $8. COSTCO members $5 Admission with
current Costco Card on Friday after 5 pm. 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 |
| 24-26 |
NCQHA Futurity
2008 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.
www.ncqha.com/futurity.htm |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Becky Poe
828-256-5037 |
| 25 |
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), Canine Good Citizen Tests (CGC) available ($5
each), agility, obedience, and flyball demonstrations,
as well
as fun
activities for all participants. AKC Companion Animal Recovery
will offer Micro-chip Clinic. 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 |
919-816-3717
NCRDODAY@akc.org |
| 25-26 |
76th 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. 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 |
| 24-26 |
NCQHA Futurity
2008 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.
www.ncqha.com/futurity.htm |
Hunt Horse Complex |
Becky Poe
828-256-5037 |
| 9/30-10/2 |
Special Olympics
Over 125 athletes from 20 local programs (counties) across NC will compete
for equestrian championship in dressage, showmanship and English and Western
trails and equitation. Free spectator admission. Show times Saturday 9
am - 5 pm and Sunday 9am - 5 pm .
www.sonc.net |
Hunt Horse Complex |
800-843-6276
919-719-7662 |