Tag: Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet

Weekend Update: Dec. 2-4

Get The Nest for less! It’s time to clear the shelves of the State Fair Nest souvenir shop just in time to save for everyone on your gift list. State Fair staff will be at the Raleigh Flea Market this weekend by the Administration Building on Saturday and Sunday with discounted State Fair merchandise, including t-shirts, pint glasses, hats and more. All 2016 logo merchandise will be 50 percent off and all other merchandise will be 25 percent off. Check out the album of available merchandise on Facebook. The Fair will also offer special ticket packages, with a complimentary holiday card. Packages include: One State Fair ornament plus two…

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Weekend Update: Dec. 4-6

Events this weekend at the Fairgrounds include the Classic Car Auction, Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet and three Christmas festivals, including two international celebrations, where you can find distinctive food and crafts. Donald Trump for President Rally On Friday there will be a Donald Trump for President rally in Dorton Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the rally starts at 7:30 p.m. Free admission tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. Raleigh Classic Car Auction A vintage vehicle might not fit under your Christmas tree but we think it would look great with a bow sitting in your driveway! Come check…

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Weekend Update: May 2-4

All things moms comes a week early to the N.C. State Fairgrounds as the All about Motherhood Expo will be held in the Holshouser Building on Saturday and Sunday. The expo will include talks by pregnancy, childbirth and parenting experts, educators and real parents as well as a maternity expo, dads panel, exhibits by local retailers and more. Event hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Other events this weekend: The Raleigh Flea Market in the Commercial and Education Building and outside grounds. The flea market is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday,…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 14-16

Bounce back from a few days at home by coming out to what will be a busy weekend at the Fairgrounds.  Events include car shows, bull riding, drag bingo and toy and train show.  As always, the Raleigh Flea Market takes place each weekend in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Events this weekend North Carolina International Auto Expo will be in the Graham Building, Exposition Center and Dorton Arena on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Wake County New Vehicle Dealer Association will have new production models and concept cars with…

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Weekend Update: Dec. 6-8

Events this weekend at the Fairgrounds include the Classic Car Auction, Toy  Train Sale and Swap Meet, and the Scandinavian Christmas Fair. Raleigh Classic Car Auction If you’re hoping to surprise your loved one with a car this Christmas, you may want to attend the Classic Car Auction Friday and Saturday. More than 250 vintage vehicles will be on display and up for auction in the Graham and Expo buildings. Auctions start Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. A public preview will take place Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission is $10 per day for adults or $15…

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Weekend Update: Nov. 30-Dec. 2

The holiday season is under way and there are lots of opportunities at the N.C. State Fairgrounds to find a special gift for everyone on your list. Stop by the fairgrounds this weekend for antiques, toy trains, Scandinavian crafts and more. Read on for a complete list of shopping opportunities and special events happening this weekend. Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza The 63rd Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza will take place Friday to Sunday in the Graham Building. More than 125 exhibitors will be there with quality antiques and collectibles. Doors are open Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m….

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Weekend Update: August 10-12

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes a baby in a baby carriage. No matter what stage of life you are in, there’s something for you this weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Whether it’s puppy love or the real deal, there’s nothing quite like spending time strolling through the Raleigh Flea Market with your special someone. You can spend a few minutes or a few hours browsing the vendor booths. The market is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re preparing for a stroll down the aisle in the near future, then you…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 3-5

The Southern Farm Show, the largest agriculture exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia, wraps up today at the State Fairgrounds. More than 500 farm-equipment vendors, agricultural experts and commodity groups will be set up until 4 p.m. After the show, head over to the Hunt Horse Complex for the Southern National Draft Horse Pull at 6 p.m. The Southern Farm Show took up most of the fairgrounds this week, but there are other events going on this weekend at the Hunt Horse Complex and Scott Building. On Saturday and Sunday, you can swing by the Hunt Horse Complex and watch…

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Weekend Update: December 3-5

This weekend at the fairgrounds is another busy one. Whether you’re in the mood to shop or browse, explore a new craft or watch a competition, there’s something for everyone. First, visitors can check out three different shows: In the Graham Building and Exposition Center a Classic Car Auction will be held. More than 250 vintage cars will be on display Thursday and Friday. Homemade foods, unique crafts, live entertainment and cultural exhibits will be showcased at the Scandinavian Christmas Fair Friday in the Holshouser Building. The Train Collectors Association will present the Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet Saturday…

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Weekend Update: August 12-14

Friday and Saturday the Children’s Spring Clothing and Baby Equipment Sale will be held in the Scott Building. Sponsored by Triangle Mothers of Twins & Triplets, the event will feature gently used items on sale at drastically reduced prices. Some of the items on sale will include maternity, infant and childrens clothing, toys, books, games, bikes, bedding and equipment. The Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet will be held in the Scott Building Sunday and will feature more than 100 vendors selling gauge trains, accessories, track, switches and hard-to-find parts among other things. Layouts of track will be setup and…

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