Old North State Antique Gun & Collector Show

Weekend Update: June 2-4

Funhouse June 1 June 1

With bottles, military items, antiques and money, it’s an eclectic mix of collections at the fairgrounds this weekend. Rounding out these events is a high-energy Triangle Torch Arena Football game in Dorton Arena and the Junior Beef Roundup in the Graham Building. This weekend’s events: Come on out to the Raleigh Flea Market and check out the great finds and one-of-a-kind items located in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds. Explore the hundreds of booths filled with antiques, clothes, handcrafted items, baked goods and more. Flea market hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Raleigh Money Expo…

Weekend Update: Jan. 1-3

Funhouse December 30 December 30

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…

Weekend Update: Sept. 18-20

Funhouse September 17 September 17

The Arabian and Half-Arabian Sport Horse National Show is at the Hunt Horse Complex this week, with competitors from all over the nation. The show is free for spectators and also offers the Total Arabian Interactive Learning tours on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Go online to register for a tour and to find showtimes. Other events at the fairgrounds this weekend: Lonestar and Brent Rupard will perform Saturday night in Dorton Arena. Tickets are $28. Doors open at…

Weekend Update: Jan. 3-5

Funhouse January 3 January 3

Are you a bride-to-be, cat lover, or in search of a new hot tub? If so, the N.C. State Fairgrounds has you covered this weekend. The Spa and Swim Show will be Friday through Sunday in the Exposition Center. According to organizers, hundred of hot tubs, swim spas and everything needed to create a backyard oasis will be available, and shoppers can expect discounts from 40 to 80 percent off suggested retail. Hours are Friday, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The First in Flight Cat…

Weekend Update: Sept. 14-16

Bearded Lady September 14 September 14

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this weekend at the fairgrounds. That’s because, we’re hosting the 31st annual Greek Festival. After more than 30 years, the cultural festival long been a Raleigh tradition. If you’ve never been, you can look forward to authentic Greek food and pastries, cooking demonstrations, music and dancing and a Greek marketplace. The festival is open Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and teens ages 13-19, and free for children…

Weekend Update: January 6-8

Blue Ribbon January 5 January 4

Did you get a new boat for Christmas? No? Well, then buy yourself a New Year’s gift starting this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo in the Graham and Expo buildings! This show for the serious fisherman features more than 175 booths offering everything from the latest lures, custom rods, apparel, knives, product sample booths, seminars, electronics and more. The N.C. Bass Federation will host a kid’s zone where youth anglers can cast at targets to gain points. The “G Man” Gerald Swindle, 2011 Elite Tour Champion, will be on hand Saturday and Sunday. And you can…

Weekend Update: June 3-5

Tilt-A-Whirl June 3 July 29

Although the 2011 N.C. State Fair is still months away, there’s still plenty to do for everyone at the Fairgrounds this weekend. The Capital Dressage Classic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The horse competition also includes a vendor fair. On Saturday the Classic will also host a special performance by the 82nd Airborne Division’s All-American Chorus and a Medieval jousting and tournament games exhibition. Also running Friday through Sunday, the North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up will include steer and breed shows, showmanship competitions and other family activities. …

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