Tag: Carousel Farms

Bullriders Finals, Kids Exchange Consignment Sale and more this weekend

Calling all cowgirls and cowboys. It’s the annual Carousel Farms American Bullriders Finals this Friday and Saturday at the Hunt Horse Complex  featuring American Bullriders Finals, Bullriding and Barrel Racing Finals. Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. each night. Admission is $17 for reserved seating, $12 for general admission and kids 5 and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets over the phone, call 919-872-6898. The Kids Exchange Consignment Sale is Friday through Sunday in the Exposition Center and Graham Building. Admission is free and most items will be half price on Sunday….

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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: Feb. 10 -12

This weekend promises to be a knock-out when it comes to the weather and to Dorton Arena entertainment. On Friday night, Big Time Wrestling returns with WWE Hall of Famer “The Icon” Sting.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and bell time is 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 for arena seating to $75 for VIP seats. Tickets will be sold at the Dorton Arena Box Office beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Check the website to purchase advance tickets and for more details. On Saturday night,  boxing takes center stage with the main event featuring DeWayne Beamon vs Christian Esquivel. This is…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 12-14

Wrestling, bull riders, an auto expo and a sports card show highlight the events at the fairgrounds this weekend. Check below for event details: North Carolina International Auto Expo – Thursday- Sunday Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association presents the 29th annual international auto expo in the Graham Building and Exposition Center. More than 160,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring new production models and concept cars. Car, truck and sports utility vehicle manufacturers on display. Classic cars will be on display in Dorton Arena on Saturday and Sunday. Other special attractions include sheriff and highway patrol cars and race…

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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: Feb. 14-16

Bounce back from a few days at home by coming out to what will be a busy weekend at the Fairgrounds.  Events include car shows, bull riding, drag bingo and toy and train show.  As always, the Raleigh Flea Market takes place each weekend in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Events this weekend North Carolina International Auto Expo will be in the Graham Building, Exposition Center and Dorton Arena on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association will have new production models and concept cars with…

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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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