It’s Wedding Show Weekend

Calling all brides-to-be! This weekend is the show you have been waiting. Grab your friends, grab your mom or grab your hubby-to-be and head on out to the Graham Building. The Southern Bridal Show and Expo features more than 150 wedding experts from the Triangle ready to help you plan the perfect event for the big day. Also, the event will have wedding fashion previews featuring the latest trends in bridal wear and tuxedos. Event hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is $10 at the door and must be paid in cash. Children ages 12 and…

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Weekend Update: Aug. 11-13

This weekend at the fairgrounds has something for jewelry makers, horse lovers and brides-to-be. Here’s what’s coming up: The Raleigh Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event is Saturday in the Scott Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature hourly presentations from experts about living with allergies. There will also be product sampling and cooking demonstrations. The Kids Corner will be provided by the Parents of Allergic Kids. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors and military. Children under 13 are admitted for free. The Southern Bridal Show and Expo is Saturday and Sunday…

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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: April 15-17

The N.C. State Fairgrounds is blooming with activities this weekend. Garden enthusiasts will want to check out two events happening in the Flower and Garden Show area this weekend. The Gardeners of Wake County will host its annual Azalea Sale to raise money for horticultural scholarships and other projects at N.C. State University. The 4-H also will be on hand selling a variety of annuals and perennials. The sale runs Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. In a separate event, the Pilot Club of Raleigh will hold a Geranium Sale at the…

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