Weekend Update: Flea Market is open for holiday shopping

You’ll find hustle and bustle on the fairgrounds this weekend. There’s a lot going on you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget you have TWO more shopping weekends before Christmas to check out the one-of-a-kind items at The Raleigh Flea Market,  open Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come check out hundreds of vendors in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds. Bring your out-of-town-guests to one of the largest flea markets in the South. This market features something for everyone including military surplus, metal signs, outdoor items, antiques, collectibles, food, coins, used books, kitchenware, pet supplies,…

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Seasons Greetings from the Deep Fried Crew

Twas a few days before Christmas and all through the office, lights were off and doors were shut because the holidays were among us. But as soon as the holidays are through, we have the 2016 N.C. State Fair to plan for you. Just 295 days until the fair. (Yes, we are counting!) The Deep Fried Crew  and the rest of the N.C. State Fair staff would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.

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Weekend Update: Dec. 17-20

  Hustle and bustle on out to the fairgrounds this weekend. There’s a lot going on you won’t want to miss. The N.C. State Wrestling Team hosts Old Dominion in the Holshouser Building at 7 p.m. Come check out Wolfpack wrestling at its best. The Carolina Piedmont Dog Agility competition will take place Friday through Sunday at the Hunt Horse Complex. Judging starts at 8 a.m. daily. Watch as dogs of all breeds and their handlers compete for fastest times on obstacle courses with tunnels, weave poles, A-frames, see-saws and more. Last Minute Christmas Shopping Expo is Saturday in the Scott…

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