Weekend Update: March 3-5

This weekend is for the deer hunters. The popular Dixie Deer Classic returns for its 37th annual event. Come check out the latest hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors in Dorton Arena, the Exposition Center, Graham, Scott and Holshouser buildings and outdoor exhibitors. Other activities include seminars, displays, trophy scoring, archery competition and the N.C. State Championship Turkey Calling Contest. More than $50,000 in hunting gear and prizes are given away each year. Special guests include Lee and Tiffany from Crush along with Chris Brackett from Fear No Evil.  Hours are Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9…

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Weekend Update: March 4-6

Hunters have a reason to celebrate this weekend as The Dixie Deer Classic, the largest deer hunting convention in the state, returns to the fairgrounds. Wake County Wildlife Club presents their 36th annual event designed to offer the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors, plus seminars, displays, trophy scoring and an archery competition. Special guests include John Dudley of nockontv.com; Mike Stroff of Savage Outdoors TV; Eddie Salter from Turkey Man on the Sportsman Channel; R.J.and Jay Paul Molinere from Swamp People on the History Channel; Cody Fuler & Antler Addition; and Neal James from Call of…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 28-March 2

It’s Dixie Deer Classic time at the Fairgrounds as this huge event takes over Dorton Arena, Graham Building, Exposition Center, Scott Building, Holshouser Building and outside grounds. This event is a deer hunter’s dream offering the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors.  The event also features seminars, displays, trophy scoring and an archery competition. Special guests include Lee and Tiffany, stars of the Crush television show; C.J. Winand, writer and wildlife biologist, Joe Teti, star of Discovery channel’s Dual Survival show; and Team Primos members Keven Meacham, Keith Burgess, Chris Ashley and Cody Kelley from the Outdoor…

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Weekend Update: March 2-4

If you’re a horse, a hunter, or a general outdoor enthusiast, make your way down to the fairgrounds this weekend. We’ve got two big events at the Hunt Horse Complex as well as the Dixie Deer Classic, which will fill the Graham Building, Expo Center, Dorton Arena and Scott Building. Here’s a rundown of this weekend’s events: The SERHA Jackpot Reining Fool ‘Em School ‘Em and Introductory Horse Show will take place at the Hunt Horse Complex Saturday and Sunday.  This show is for inexperienced riders hoping to learn better reigning techniques. Classes begin at 9 a.m. each day. You…

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