Tag: Capital City Gun Show

Weekend Update: Dec. 21-22 and Dec. 28-31

The calendar year is winding down, as is the usual flurry of activity at the fairgrounds. It’s a good weekend to pick up a last-minute gift at the Raleigh Flea Market. The Commercial and Education Building and outside grounds will showcase more than 600 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, handicrafts, furniture, homemade goodies, clothing, jewelry and more on Saturday and Sunday. The fairgrounds will also host the following events: Capital City Gun Show: Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Graham Building. Guns, knives, hunting supplies and more will be available to buy, sell or trade. Admission is $10…

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Weekend Update: June 14-16

This weekend packs a punch at the fairgrounds in Raleigh; whatever your interests, there’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy. The Tarheel Triple Classic Quarter Horse Show will stretch from June 13-22, including this weekend in the Hunt Horse Complex. The Maker Faire: NC show will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Kerr Scott Building. This creative display of American innovation will feature all things homemade, from cookies to robots. Maker Faire: NC will be a cross between craft fair, science fair and world’s fair all mixed together for an afternoon of hands-on learning and fun. Admission…

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Weekend Update: June 15-17

We’ve got a lot of great events this weekend, including a celebration of homemade crafts and gizmos and educational demonstrations from local refugees. Plus, don’t miss the final weekend of the Tarheel Triple Classic at the Hunt Horse Complex. See below for more details about this weekend’s events. Maker Faire: North Carolina Maker Faire: North Carolina celebrates things people create themselves – from electronic gizmos to homemade clothes. Organizers describe the event as “equal parts craft fair, science fair and world’s fair rolled into one.” The event will be held in the Scott Building Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 24-26

If you haven’t been to the Raleigh Flea Market this year, take advantage of the mild temperatures and explore hundreds of vendors at the largest flea market in town. While you’re at the fairgrounds, enjoy the rest of the special events and activities happening this weekend. The Native American Indian Art Show will return to the Holshouser Building Friday through Sunday. Hundreds of art items will be available, including jewelry, drums, bows, rugs, pottery, Kachina dolls, artifacts, framed artwork and more. The show is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to…

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Weekend Update: December 16-18

A variety of vintage sports trading cards and sports memorabilia will be on display at the Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia 3-Day Show in the Scott Building. The event will feature nearly 100 merchants and will be open Friday through Sunday. In the Graham Building, a variety of vendors will be selling guns, knives, ammo and hunting supplies during the Capital City Gun Show. The show will be held Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, the Showcase of the Stars Cheer Competition will feature the best cheerleaders from schools across the region showcasing their skills and competing for the top prize. The event…

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Weekend Update: June 17-19

This weekend at the fairgrounds kicks off with Maker Faire: North Carolina in the Scott Building on Saturday.  The event is designed to showcase all things home-made and entrepreneurial and to celebrate the American creative spirit.  The events will feature exhibits of handcrafted goods in a variety of categories from engineering and hacking to food and health and beyond.  Maker Faire will also include activities for kids and live music throughout the day. On Saturday and Sunday, C&E Guns Shows and Showmasters Gun Shows will present the Capital City Gun Show in the Graham Building.  The show will give visitors…

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