Weekend Update: March 31 – April 2

Beer, brides-to-be and bargains make the fairgrounds a hot spot this weekend. Events will include the return of the World Beer Festival Raleigh, Southern Bridal Show and the J. Crew Warehouse Sale. See below for event details. J.Crew Warehouse Sale starts Friday and runs through Sunday in the Holshouser Building. Items include J.Crew, Madewell & Crewcuts merchandise and accessories. Some product may be samples or second quality. All sales are final. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The Precious Gem & Mineral Show celebrates its 41st…

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Weekend Update: Jan. 1-3

The rain is finally moving out of the area, so come on out to the fairgrounds to celebrate the start of a new year at the Fairgrounds this weekend. Find great deals at the Raleigh Flea Market, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or check out these events. Spa & Swim Show SpaBlowout is an annual event where attendees can take advantage of once-a-year discounts from 40 to 80 percent off suggested retail prices. Head to the Expo Center to explore hundreds of hot tubs, swim spas and everything needed to create a backyard oasis. Hours…

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Weekend Update: April 4-6

If you’ve ever wanted to get behind the wheel of  a Ferrari or Lamborghini, we’ve got your chance this weekend. The fairgrounds is hosting the Supercar Autocross Ride & Drive Experience in the parking lot located at the corner of Blue Ridge and Trinity roads Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is a 60-minute group-based experience that provides education-based instruction on driving an exotic super car, drive three laps around our autocross course in a Ferrari 360 Modena or Lamborghini Gallardo, and the opportunity to meet fellow super-car enthusiasts. Cost is $549 per person. Adrenaline comes free of charge! Minimum age…

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