N.C. State Fairgrounds Events

September 2012

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 this month except the weekend of Sept. 29-30. The first four weekends in September, the Commercial and Education buildings and the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsmen, and booths. The Flea Market will close Sunday, Sept. 23, in preparation of the annual State Fair and reopen on Saturday, Nov. 3.

TADA -
Tuesdays At Dorton Arena lot Introducing the Flea Market - Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.raleighfleamarket.net

Commercial & Education Bldgs.
Outside grounds 




Lot south of Dorton Arena at Hillsborough Street

919-899-3532 (919-899-FLEA)
8/30 - 9/3

Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale
Equestrian Exchange Tack Consignment Sale offers the opportunity to buy and consign anything related to the equestrian sport. All riding disciplines represented for all levels of experience. Saddles, tack, riding clothing, boots, bits, blankets, carts, jewelry, art, helmets and more. Volunteer 8 hours and shop prior to public shopping. This sale encourages all equestrian services to become involved to help promote your needs in our equestrian community. Please visit our website for additional event details. www.EquestrianExchange.com

Receiving dates: (drop off your items) are August 28 from 6-9 for 100+ consignment items or Wednesday 829from 10 am - 9 pm; Pick-up unsold items Tuesday 9/4:from 4 - 8 pm (this is a no shopping day) or Wednesday 9/5 from 10 am - 2 pm. (this is a no shopping day) .

Thursday 8/31 Volunteers Shop 10 am - 9 pm and Consignors shop 1 pm - 9 pm.; Also Volunteers may shop on Monday 9/3 from 8 am - 5 pm and Consignors from 9 am - 5 pm.

OPEN TO PUBLIC for Preview Sale Thursday Aug.30 from 5-9 pm with $7 Admission. FREE Admission on Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday - Sept. 3 from 10 am - 5 pm.

Holshouser Building 336-697-6248
equestriansale@aol.com
8/31-9/3 Kennel Club Dog Shows-Tarheel Labor Day Cluster
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: Friday, Alamance Kennel Club; Saturday, Durham Kennel Club; Sunday, Raleigh Kennel Club, and Monday, Cary Kennel Club. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for senior adults and children 7-11 years of age. Free admission with military ID and for children under 7 years of age. wwwraleighkennelclub.org
http://www.infodog.com/prm/281/prm281.pdf
Graham Building ` Dennis McKoy
919-362-9799
ralkc@aol.com
8/31-9/3 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Show includes 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry, gem stones, pearls, fashion and estate jewelry, beads, findings, minerals, crystals, and fossils. Jewelers on site to repair, design or set stones and wire wrappers. 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.
www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.net
Scott Building  (804) 746-7663 tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net
1

Carolina Roller Derby
Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller derby in their 2012 season with a Double-header event.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. - Game 1 starts at 3:00 pm with two home teams going head to head in a continuation Carolina Roller Derby's oldest rivalry. Game 2 begins at 5:00 pm with the Carolina All-Stars facing off with another league from across the United States! 2 games for one low price. Buy in advance for ticket discounts, or purchase on game day at the Dorton Arena Box Office. .All seats are general admission. A family friendly sporting event!
Bout Day Admission: $14 adults, $8 students and seniors 65+, $7 children (age 5 and under - 2 per adult admitted free). Advance admission $10 adults, $5 children - Special rates available for advance purchase for groups of 15 or more- Click for advance ticket and season ticket info:
www.carolinarollergirls.com

Dorton Arena

info@carolinarollergirls.com

1 *Holley Family Reunion

L. R. Harrill Center  
1-2 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
1-2 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
919-225-8700
olga.t.wagner@gmail.com
3 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
919-225-8700
olga.t.wagner@gmail.com
5 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
6 *NC Structural Pesticide Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
7-8 NC State Charity Classic Horse Show
www.ncschs.com
Hunt Horse Complex Bill Whitley whitley@ncschs.com
919-481-4675
7-9 North Carolina Dealers Assocation RV Show
Promoted by NC RV Dealers Association, the show offers the largest selection of RV dealers, exhibitors, suppliers of parts and accessories, campgrounds, and more – all under one roof – to help you better enjoy your next RV experience. Looking for the most educational, least expensive, and best RV shopping experience you can have? Come on out to the NC RV Dealers Association Show. Event. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 pm. Daily Admission: $9 for age 13 and older. Seniors Day: Friday from 10am-4pm, over 55 years old get in for only $6. Family Night: Friday after 5pm, all Adult Tickets are only $5. Military/Law Enforcement
All Day Friday-$5 Only!!! Click our website for additional advance purchase discount prices. www.ncrvda.com
Graham Building, Exposition Center, Dorton Arena 336-688-3500
Email
8 Unity In The Community Day
The Light 103.9 FM presents the 2012 Unity in the Community Day. 11 am - 5 pm on Saturday. Free Admission. A day of gospel music and family fun. Food & beverage vendors will be available.
http://thelightnc.com/category/events
Scott Building North Scott Lot 919-463-1367
8 Jimmy Harrison's All White Affair
* Private Birthday Event
Martin Building
8-9 NC Gourd Arts & Craft Festival
Promoted by the country's oldest gourd society, the 71th Annual North Carolina Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival features a variety of growing, crafting, and artistic competitive categories as well as gourd workshops and vendors of gourd crafts, dried gourds, seeds, books, and gourd crafting supplies The Festival also features a live auction at noon on Saturday. Event. Hours: Sat 9 am- 5 pm and Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: $2 age 16 and older. Free admission for under age 16, NC Gourd Society members and workshop students. students..www.ncgourdsociety.org
Holshouser Building 910-639-4577
tolecat@nc.rr.com
9 Carolina Aquarium Tropical Fish Auction
Raleigh Acquariun Society presents the 2012 annual Carolina Aquariun Auction. Offering a wide variety of fish, plants, and hardware items - often rare and difficult to find (plus some old collectibles) Preview and Registration begins at 8:30 am Sunday morning. Auction starts at 11 am.
www.raleighaquariumsociety.org
Martin Building
RaleighAcquariumSociety@yahoo.com

919-698-2828
9 Y Guides Tribe Event: "Stop Hunger Now"
Stop Hunger Now service event.
www.arapahoe-nation.org
Scott Building 919-719-9622
11 *Junior League of Raleigh General Membership Meeting
This event is not open to the public. www.jlraleigh.org
Scott Building mdunc1112@gmail.com
11 *Eye Care Expo and Summit
By invitation Only - Corporate Trade Show
www.eyecareassociatesnc.com
Exposition Center   brianhoyle@ecanc.com
11 *NC Pesticides & Structural Pesticides Board Meeting
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
12 *Wake County Executive Law Enforcement Lunch Meeting
Martin Building 919-839-4508
12-15 NC State Championship Horse Show
55th annual N.C. Championship Horse Show - a Charity event sponsored by The Raleigh Host Lions Club. Event Hours: 10 am - 6 pm. www.asha.net/breed/competitions.php
Hunt Horse Complex Bill Whitley whitley@ncschs.com
919-481-4675
14-16 *Friendship Club - an FMCA Camping Club
Grounds
TBA Meredith College Sizzlin September Concert
RAIN Contingency Site for concert scheduled at Meredith Amphitheatre
www.meredith.edu
Dorton Arena

919-760-8338

cab@meredith.edu

14 MC of NC Expo and CE Classes
Mechanical Contractors of North Carolina Association presents their 2012 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

info@mcofnc.org

14-16 Greek Festival
31st Annual 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
15 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
15-16 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. Event hours Sat & Sun: 10:45am to 6:30pm.
http://cncpaganpride.org
L.R. Harrill Center info@cncpaganpride.org
919-283-3733
15-16 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 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children 6 -12 and free for children age 6 and under.    
www.thecarolinatrader.com
Scott Building Richard Shields
704-282-1339
15-16 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
15-16 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. Family event! Fun for all! Bring your coins and currency to be appraised or bought. There will be fun for everyone! Hours are Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Free Admission. Click on our website for more info: www.rarecoinsofraleigh.com
Martin Building rarecoins@bellsouth,net
919-723-1410
16 Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Festival Fiestas Patrias (Independencia-Mexico) Mexican Rodeo, music featuring several popular Hispanic bands. Event Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $20 adults - age 12 and under admitted free. 50% discount for early arrivals before 1 pm. www.quirozentertainment.com.
Rand Grandstand

910-618-9005

miguelmex23@yahoo.com

19 *NC Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exams
www.ncagr.com/str-pest
Martin Building 919-733-6100
21 *Acorn Industrial's Safety Fair
*Private company event.
www.acornindustrial.com
Martin Building
919-256-6502
cchappell@acornindustrial.com
21-23 Southern Ideal Home Show - Fall Edition
It's more than a Home Show! 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 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults (age 15 and over) and free for children 15 and under. 55+ Day on Friday only, seniors ages 55 and older receive admission for $7 (no coupons). Click on our website for admission additional discount coupon.www.southernshows.com
Graham Building Exposition Center

Show Info: 1-800-849-0248
dball@southernshows.com

Exhibitor/Participant Registration:
704-376-6594 Ext. 134

21-23 NCQHA Futurity
2012 Quarter Horse Futurity 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
Hunt Horse Complex Judy Sullivan
704-442-8304
22 Chinese Cultural Festival "Moon Festival"
Moon Festival Celebration with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances on stage, exhibits, food and merchandise vendors offering arts and crafts for the entire family to enjoy.. Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $7.00 for Ages 7 and over. Free admission to ages 6 and under.

www.cafanc.org
Dorton Arena
culture@cafanc.org

22 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
22-23 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.insidepitchpromotions.com
Scott Building 540-593-3736
wes@swva.net
28-30

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 Show to be held in 3 rings outdoors. Free spectator admission.
www.trianglefarms.com

Hunt Horse Complex - Barn E Ring

Joan Petty
919-669-9877
HorseShows@trianglefarms.com

28-30 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
919-719-7662
Kelly Vaughn