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Weekend Update: Bulls, Bells and Barrels, Classic Car Auction and the St. Nicholas Christmas Market

There’s just THREE shopping weekends left until Christmas. Come on out to the fairgrounds for the free St. Nicholas European Christmas Market. Visitors can shop Europe without leaving Raleigh. It features food and gifts from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, the British Isles, Scandinavia and Italy. You’ll find unique, handmade, collectible and vintage gifts, baked goods from traditional recipes, pirogi and kielbasa and delicious Slavic foods. Entertainment includes Irish Step Dancers, old-fashioned caroling Friday evening and The Little German Band and Dancers on Saturday. Check out the children’s activities and visit St. Nicholas. Shop for nesting dolls, Polish pottery, Czech crystal,…

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Weekend Update: Dec. 11-13

It’s a weekend of great deals at the Fairgrounds. Adidas Warehouse Clearance Sale starts Thursday and runs through Sunday in the Expo Center. This is a warehouse clearance event and features huge savings on Adidas apparel, footwear and accessories. The sale promises the best prices of the year. Hours are Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 1o a.m. to 6 p.m. The Wake County Public Library Festival of Reading and Book Sale is Thursday through Sunday in the Graham Building. This is the Wake County Library’s annual book sale. All books are in good condition. Some…

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Weekend Update: Dec. 13-15

This weekend at the fairgrounds the popular Bulls, Bells and Barrels show will take place in the Hunt Horse Complex on Friday and Saturday. This event features championship bull riding and barrel racing. Western and equestrian-themed Christmas items will also be available. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $10, VIP admission is $15, and children ages 5 and under get in free. More information is available at www.carouselfarmsraleigh.com. Other events this weekend: Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Show More than 80 exhibitors will be buying, selling and trading vintage and new…

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Weekend Update: Dec. 7-9

Things are starting to wind down at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, but we still have some exciting events planned for this weekend. The popular Raleigh Flea Market will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. With more than 100 vendors, it’s a great opportunity to take care of the stocking stuffers and other holiday shopping you still need to do. Read on to learn more about the other events planned for this weekend: Classic Car Auction If you’re hoping to surprise your loved one with a car this Christmas, you may want to attend the Classic…

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