Weekend Update: Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo returns to Raleigh. Raleigh Flea Market is OPEN.

After a week off due to unseasonably cold weather conditions, the Raleigh Flea Market is back. Come check out hundreds of vendors in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds. This market features something for everyone including military surplus, metal signs, outdoor items, antiques, collectibles, food, coins, used books, kitchenware, pet supplies, clothing boutiques and even a coffee shop. It may be too cold this weekend to be out on the water, but the 26th annual Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo held in the Graham and Exposition buildings is offering hot deals to anglers who want to restock that…

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Weekend Update: Jan. 14-16

The snow has melted and this weekend promises to be busy one at the fairgrounds. Come out and enjoy the mild weather at the Raleigh Flea Market, one of the largest in the Southeast, or one of the events listed below. 95th North State Toy & Hobby Show is Friday and Saturday in Dorton Arena. This event was originally scheduled for last weekend in the Scott Building but was postponed due to the winter weather conditions. Antique to modern collectible toys, including diecast and plastic models, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings, Sci-Fi toys, Western toys and other…

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Weekend Update: March 11-13

The Carolina Collector Auto Fest is returning for its 29th year this weekend. Cars will be on display in Dorton Arena, Graham Building and outside grounds. This swap meet includes more than 125 vendors, car corral for buying and selling, and car and truck shows. Saturday’s show features vehicles made from 1900 to 1979 vehicles and Sunday’s features an  open car show with all makes, models, domestic and imports. Swap-n-Shop is Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Hours for the weekend are Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is…

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Weekend Update: Jan. 15-17

Check out what’s happening at the state fairgrounds this weekend: Piedmont Racing Expo & Auction will be Friday and Saturday in the Exposition Center. This is a racing trade show and the area’s largest consignment auction of racing-related parts, tools and equipment. Show hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Racing parts auction begins at noon on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Rolling stock auction begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Fairgrounds Racer’s Reunion autograph session is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $10 each day and ages…

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Weekend Update: March 7-9

This weekend Carolina Collector Auto Fest celebrates it’s 27th year at the fairgrounds. This event is Friday through Sunday in Dorton Arena, Graham Building and on the grounds and features a swap meet with more than 125 vendors, a car corral for buying and selling, and car and truck shows. Saturday’s car show features cars from 1900 to 1973 and Sunday’s car show features all makes, models and years as well as imports and motorcycles. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for…

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Weekend Update: Nov. 15-17

Cars, coins and culture will be plentiful this weekend as the Fairgrounds hosts the Carolina Collector Auto Fest, the Carolina Coin and Stamp Show and the African Festival. Information on this weekend’s shows is listed below: Carolina Collector Auto Fest will be held in Dorton Arena, the Graham Building and on the outside grounds. This event runs Friday through Sunday and features a swap meet with more than 125 vendors, a car corral for buying or selling, and car and truck shows.  Saturday’s car show features pre-1973 vehicles and Sunday’s car show is open to all makes, models and years. …

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Jump for the Children Horse Show and more this weekend

This weekend, you can enjoy some of the best horse jumping on the East Coast and support the Duke Children’s Hospital at the Jump for the Children Horse Show at the Hunt Horse Complex. The horse show, which runs through Sunday, offers U.S. Equestrian Federation AA-rated hunter and jumper competitions each day. Free shows start daily at 8 a.m. Saturday, come out for the Duke Children’s Hospital Grand Prix, part of the Jump for the Children event. The show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 10. Go to…

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Weekend Update: Jan. 13-16

If you’re a serious collector of coins, toys, guns or automobiles, then you won’t want to miss this weekend at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Today is the opening day of the Piedmont Racing Expo and Auction, featuring more than 40 short-track motorsport vendors and more than 1,000 auction items up for grabs. The fun continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Raleigh Fairgrounds Racer’s Reunion. Visitors can meet and get autographs from the legendary drivers that raced at the Raleigh Fairgrounds Speedway. In the Graham Building, outdoor lovers will be on hand for the Dixie Gun…

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