weekend activities

Weekend Update: May 4-6

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The mercury’s rising in Raleigh and so are the number of fun events happening this weekend at the fairgrounds. We’ve got cheer competitions, cultural events and activities for all types of collectors. Read on to see what’s happening this weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Saturday, Dorton Arena will be full of high-flying kicks, handstands and lots of cheer at the Young Champions Cheer Regional Competition. The cheer competition for ages 4-14 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectator admission is free. The Iranian Culture Society of North Carolina will host the N.C. Persian Festival in the…

Weekend Update: April 27-29

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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…

Weekend Update: April 19-22

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Time to prepare for another exciting weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. This weekend, we’ll have brides and bridles, dinner and dancing, plus some amazing big-top performances. Plus, the largest flea market in Raleigh. Read on to see what’s in store this weekend. Brides from across the Triangle will descend on the Jim Graham Building this weekend for the Southern Bridal Show and Expo. The showcase will have more than 150 local wedding experts and vendors, fashion shows, raffle drawings and more. Discounted tickets are available in advance. The show is open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission…

Weekend Update: April 13-15

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If you’ve been waiting to visit the N.C. State Fairgrounds, this is the weekend to do it. We’ve got home improvement ideas, boats, horses, flowers and much, much more. So, come on out to the fairgrounds for a great time. While you’re here, enjoy the Raleigh Flea Market and other great events: The Southern Ideal Home Show returns to the Graham Building and Expo Center Friday through Sunday. This event provides homeowners with an opportunity to shop, compare and get advice from industry experts before tackling home renovations. Doors are open Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10…

Weekend Update: April 6-8

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Don’t be alarmed if you see a bunch of robots moving around Dorton Arena this weekend. The robots aren’t dangerous; they are part of the 2012 NC FIRST Robotics Regional. NC FIRST encourages students to pursue degrees in science and technology through hands-on experiences, such as building robots. During the tournament, high school teams from across the country will control their robots through a series of challenges. The top teams from Friday and Saturday will advance to the finals Saturday afternoon. Admission is free. Opening ceremonies take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. Another type…

Weekend Update: March 30-April 1

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It’s hard to believe we’ve almost wrapped up the first three months of 2012. That means the State Fair will be here before you know it. Sadly, it’s not this weekend. But, there are plenty of activities going on at the fairgrounds we think you will enjoy. The Wake County Library Book Sale started Thursday in the Graham Building with more than 450,000 items for sale. Bibliophiles and bookworms love this annual event, which benefits the Wake County Library. Book prices range from $2-4 each. Saturday, you can snag the books for half off those prices and Sunday you can…

Weekend Update: March 23-25

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Spring has sprung, which means it must be time for the Kennel Club Dog Show. The Championship Purebred AKC event started yesterday and will continue through Sunday. Area kennel clubs will host daily dog shows, obedience and rally trials. Shows will run in the Graham Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m each day. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 7-12. Senior citizens and children under 7 are admitted free. If you lean more toward the equestrian then the canine, stop by the Hunt Horse Complex for the Raleigh Spring Premier, organized by Ray Cloninger Horse…

Weekend Update: March 16-18

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The convoy is lining up and moving in at the N.C. State Fairgrounds this weekend for the 23rd annual N.C. RV & Camping Show. We’ll also have a Hunter Jumper show in the Hunt Horse Complex and a bead show in the Scott Building. Plus, with a little luck from the Irish you might find the item you’ve been waiting for at the Raleigh Flea Market this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The 23rd annual N.C. RV & Camping Show is the last one of the season in North Carolina. So, if you’re in the market for a new RV, don’t…

Weekend Update: March 9-11

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The fairgrounds will be full of vintage, classic and antique collectibles this weekend with everything from classic cars to ancient coins. If you like your belongings to have a little history, then make sure you stop by for one of these wonderful events: The Carolina Collector Auto Fest will cover the south side of the fairgrounds, including Dorton Arena, Graham Building and Expo Center. The car show will feature vehicles from 1900 to today. The event starts today at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. It will open again Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from…

Weekend Update: March 2-4

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If you’re a horse, a hunter, or a general outdoor enthusiast, make your way down to the fairgrounds this weekend. We’ve got two big events at the Hunt Horse Complex as well as the Dixie Deer Classic, which will fill the Graham Building, Expo Center, Dorton Arena and Scott Building. Here’s a rundown of this weekend’s events: The SERHA Jackpot Reining Fool ‘Em School ‘Em and Introductory Horse Show will take place at the Hunt Horse Complex Saturday and Sunday. This show is for inexperienced riders hoping to learn better reigning techniques. Classes begin at 9 a.m. each day. You…

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