N.C. State Fairgrounds Events

September 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. 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