Weekend Update: July 12 – 15

Left Hook, Right Hook Triangle Kickboxing Promotions presents the premier amateur and professional kickboxing event “Lightning Strikes” July 14 in the Scott Building. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Advance ticket prices for general admission is $35, floor preferred seating is $45 and ringside seating is $60 with limited VIP tables. Advance tickets are available at outlets and online at ETIX. Any available seats can be purchased at the door at $10 above the advance price. Be sure to check out other events this weekend at the Fairgrounds: Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza The Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza features more…

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Weekend Update: July 15-17

You can catch a horse show in the morning, antiques in the afternoon and a circus at night this weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Not to be forgotten is the free Children’s Good News Spectacular on Saturday. Upcoming events include: The Triangle Wide Horseman’s Association Open Horse Show is Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. daily in the Hunt Horse Complex. Admission is free. The event will feature Halter, Western, English and Saddle seat classes for all horse breeds. The Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza is Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….

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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: April 27-29

You’ll find a lot to love at the fairgrounds this weekend, including the Southern Women’s Show, Knight Southeastern Doll & Bear Show,  horse shows and performances by The Temptations Review and The Embers, as well as hundreds of vendors at the Raleigh Flea Market. Read on for more information about these great events. Southern Women’s Show Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Southern Women’s Show in the Graham Building and Expo Center this Friday through Sunday. Relax with spa treatments and makeovers; shop for clothes, jewelry and gifts; sample gourmet food and wine; and learn how to improve your lifestyle.The…

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Weekend update: April 29-May 1

There are plenty of activities at the N.C. State Fairgrounds this weekend, so come out and enjoy what is shaping up to be a beautiful weekend. The Raleigh Flea Market will be open Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and there are special events going on in most of the buildings. Those who prefer to spend their summers outside should visit the Scott Building for the Outdoor Living, Home & Gift Expo. The two-day event features vendors selling everything for your patio and grilling needs, as well as a barbecue chicken cook-off. The show is open Saturday…

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