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Weekend Events: April 1-3

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As we gear up for the 2011 N.C. State Fair, Oct. 13-23, we’ll highlight some of the weekend activities at the Fair. Hopefully, they will inspire some of you to come out and enjoy the fairgrounds year round. The weekend starts on Friday at the Fairgrounds! Note: If video doesn’t play, try refreshing browser. From Friday through Sunday, the Fairgrounds will host the Southern Ideal Home Show in the Jim Graham Building and Expo Center, and the Precious Gem & Mineral Show in the Scott Building. On Saturday and Sunday, the Hunt Horse Complex will have a new event called the North…

Weekend Update: March 11-13

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Some people just visit the North Carolina Fairgrounds in October. However, true Fair-fanatics know that if you visit the fairgrounds only once a year, you are missing out on hundreds of events that take place November through September. As we gear up for the 2011 State Fair, a brief seven months away, we’ll be highlighting some of the weekend activities at the Fair. Hopefully, they will inspire some of you to come out and enjoy the fairgrounds year round. Note: If video doesn’t play, try refreshing browser. This weekend, the fairgrounds will host the Carolina Collector Auto Fest, Woman’s Club…

‘Black Friday’ at the Fairgrounds

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The State Fairgrounds will offer several events on “Black Friday” to accommodate holiday shoppers, and you won’t even have to wake up too early! The Raleigh Flea Market will open a day early, and operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, for shoppers looking to buy locally made, unique and antique items. Do you have a left-handed friend on your gift list this year? Then check out one of the newest market vendors, That’s Not Right, located in the Commercial Building, for unusual and fun gifts just for lefties. The Raleigh Flea Market offers everything from gourmet spices to golf…

It’s a party for the whole family on Blue Ridge

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West Raleigh is the place to be this weekend as our neighbor, the N.C. Museum of Art, hosts its grand opening celebration. But, that’s not the only thing happening on Blue Ridge Road this weekend; the fairgrounds will be full of activities for women, children, teens and clowns of all ages. Pink carpets are rolled out for the Southern Women’s Show, featuring spa treatments, makeovers and a variety of boutique vendors offering plenty of retail therapy. The show is open Friday to Sunday in the Expo and Graham buildings. While moms enjoy the Southern Women’s Show, their children can take…

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

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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….

Flea Market re-opens on Saturday

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The 2009 State Fair has ended, but that doesn’t mean the fairgrounds shuts down until next October. In fact, as soon as the gates were closed on the last night of Fair, we all took a deep breath and started to reorganize and prepare for the many upcoming events. Throughout the year, the State Fairgrounds hosts everything from coin shows to a roller derbys, but there is one event that happens nearly every weekend — the Raleigh Flea Market. On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m., flea market vendors will re-open their shops, where you can buy swing sets, salsa and so much more. There are food…

Free fireworks & fun at the Fairgrounds, July 4th

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Still searching for a fun place to celebrate Independence Day with your family? Then come to the N.C. State Fairgrounds for lots of family-friendly activities, free parking and free admission. Pay-as-you-go food vendors will be on site, as well.

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