Horse shows, equestrian consignment sale and more this weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds
If you are spending Labor Day weekend around Raleigh, come on out to the Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You might just find your next treasure for your house, apartment or dorm room.
Other events this weekend:
The Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale will run through Monday, Sept. 2, in the Holshouser Building. The sale has equestrian tack, saddles, show clothing, barn supplies, horsewear and riding needs. This is North Carolina’s largest equine item consignment sale. It offers the opportunity to buy and sell any equestrian tack, saddles, show clothing, barn supplies and riding needs for all disciplines of riding. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Monday. Admission is free.
The Tarheel Labor Day Cluster Dog Shows will be in the Graham Building. Each day, American Kennel Club-registered dogs will compete for the coveted Best in Show ribbon. The Alamance Kennel Club hosts Friday, Durham Kennel Club Saturday, Raleigh Kennel Club Sunday and the Cary Kennel Club hosts Monday’s events. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $5 for adults and $2 for seniors and children ages 7-11. Children under 7 and military receive free admission.
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show will be Friday through Monday in the Scott Building. The show offers precious and semi-precious gem stones, pearls, beads, minerals, fossils and finished jewelry in gold and silver. Wire-wrappers and jewelers are available on site. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 16. Event hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
The North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association’s Labor of Love Horse Show will be at the Hunt Horse Complex. Events Saturday and Sunday will show all levels of dressage for horses and ponies, and Monday competitions will focus on sport-horse breeding, shown in hand and under saddle. Spectator admission is free, and the competitions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
