Weekend Update: March 18-20

        There’s a full line-up of events at the fairgrounds this weekend. Raleigh Indoor Spring Classic – “A” Show is at the Hunt Horse Complex starting Thursday through Sunday. This is a USEF A-rated show sponsored by Triangle Farms. Shows begin daily at 8 a.m. Spectator admission is free. The Spring Carousel Gift Market is Friday through Sunday in the Graham Building. Show featuring art, crafts, foods and clothing. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Sunday. Supercar Autocross Ride…

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Fairgrounds events add culture, variety to the first weekend of spring.

By all accounts, spring will begin with a weekend full of beautiful weather. What better time for a family outing at the N.C. State Fairgrounds? With hundreds of events each year, the fairgrounds offers a variety of activities to choose from, and some of the more popular shows have a decidedly cultural flair. The India Fest Cultural Arts Showcase will take place in Dorton Arena Friday through Sunday. This festival has grown in popularity and size since its first year at the fairgrounds in 2004, expanding to a three-day event, and will kick off tonight with a live dance and music show featuring Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal….

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