Weekend Update: June 1-3

It’s a weekend of beef, bottles, horses and collectibles at the State Fairgrounds. The showers are expected to pass this evening, and according to local meteorologists, the remainder of the weekend promises to be beautiful. So, come out and enjoy the Raleigh Flea Market and several special events, including: North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Youth from across the state will compete in the North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup in the Graham Building Saturday and Sunday. The roundup includes steer and breed shows, a showmanship competition, skills and leadership development, and family activities. Competitions begin Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 a.m….

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First week of fall on the fairgrounds

If you couldn’t tell by the recent weather, the turning of the seasons is upon us. Today marks the first day of fall, which can mean only one thing: There are only 22 days (!) until the N.C. State Fair opens. As the leaves start to turn, college football ramps up and we start breaking out our jackets, things are buzzing around the fairgrounds. This weekend is the last for shoppers to search for bargains at the Raleigh Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds before the market closes in preparation for the N.C. State Fair, which runs Oct. 15-25. The…

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