2025 N.C. State Fair Event Calendar

Tab/Accordion Items

DateEventBuildingContact Info
    
7-8

36 Capital Area Handbell Festival

Hundreds of handbell ringers from throughout the region will come together to work with clinician, Hart Morris, distinguished handbell composer and conductor, at the 36th Capital Area Handbell Festival. Several pieces will be rehearsed in preparation for a free public  concert at 4pm  Saturday November 8th.

Event Time:

7-10pm Friday, November 7th /  9am-5pm  Saturday November 8th

Admission

Concert at the conclusion of the festival at 4pm Saturday November 8th is FREE

https://rr.org/event/capital-area-handbell-festival-2/

 

Kerr Scott Building

Bob Auchter

919-847-7574

rrbusmgr@rr.org

8-9

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club's 41st Annual Model Train Show & Sale 

Enjoy more than 400 vendor tables selling new and used  model train merchandise and memorabilia.  15 Operating layouts form G to Z. Train Collectors Association participating. Hourly door prize drawings. train Talks discuss wide range of model train topics. Bring your scratch built or craftsman kits of all types of structures rolling stock, dioramas for display and judging at the Craftsman's Showcase. An HO layout will be raffled off.  Food Concessions and Free Parking  available.

Event Time

Saturday 9am-5pm/ Sunday 10am-4pm

Admission

$10 Two-Day Admission,  Free Admission for 12yrs and  under accompanied by an adult 

Cash, Credit Card, On-line with Eventbrite

Jim Graham

Bob Witwer

919-632-0785

bobwitwer@gmail.com

8-9

MAGNIFICENT MUMS, An Exhibit  & Nationally Judged Show of Exotic, Elegant, and Rarest of Heirloom Chrysanthemums

Not  the mums you buy in the grocery store, these are extremely rare and among the only ones remaining on the planet. The show portion of the event will be judged by nationally-accredited  judges from up and down the  coast. Competitors are bringing  blooms from different states, and it is rare to see so many experienced growers in one place. The exhibit  will be rare blooms  presented  in creative ways  by a number of nationally-prominent  growers and designers .

Event Time

Saturday Nov 8th  1pm-5pm/ Sunday Nov 9th 10am-3pm

Admission

Free  Admission / Open to the public 

 

For more information  please go to :  www.carolinamums.org 

Martin Building 

Margie Case 

919-749-7924

plinymtc@gmail.com

9

UCA Triangle Regional

 Cheerleading 

Event Time

7am-10pm

Admission

$20

For more  information got to  https://www.myvarsity.com

Dorton Arena

Mark Lyczkowski

919-225-6556

MLyczkowski@varsity.com

14-16

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show

Vendors from across the US bring jewelry of all types, metaphysical rocks and minerals, custom-faceted gemstones, museum quality minerals and fossils, beads and beading supplies. This show has something for everyone!

Event Time

Friday Noon-6pm/Saturday 10am-5pm/Sunday 10am-4pm

Admission

Adults $8, 16 and under free

Cash, Check, Credit Card  accepted 

Kerr Scott Building ®

Ellen White 

757-641-2124

Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

14-16

Vintage Market Days®  'Candy Cane Lane'

Vintage inspired Holiday event over 130 vendors from 15 states. Food Trucks, Home Decor, Handmade Clothing, Furniture, Signs, a little of everything. Santa will be on site Friday & Saturday  9am-12 noon .

Event Time

Friday & Saturday  10-5( 9am VIP Hour)  Sunday 10-4

Admission

Friday VIP $25/ General Admission $15/ Saturday VIP $20/General Admission $10/  Sunday $5

Credit Cards and Cash accepted.

 For more information:  www.vintagemarketdays.com

Jim Graham Building

Earl Fields/Scott Money

404-664-5659/917-224-4035

nctriangle@vintagemarketdays.com

15-16

Capital City Challenge - 9 Panel Cheer

Youth  Competitive Cheerleading 

Event Hours: 

8am-5pm  Saturday/Sunday

Admission

$20   CC fees not included /  Card and Cash Accepted

Dorton Arena 

Jessica Herring

919-434-9543

jessica@9panel.net

15-16

Bead Mercantile Show 

Bead, Mineral, Jewelry Show. Open to the Public , Wholesale/Retail

A weekend filled with beautiful beads, stunning jewelry and fascinating minerals! Shop unique pieces, strands and components for all of your beading/jewelry-making needs, as well as handcrafted finished jewelry, wearable art, and awesome mineral specimens.

Event Time 

Sat Nov 15th 10am-5pm/ Sunday Nov 16th  10am-4pm

Admission

PREPAY AT EVENTBRITE($5.35) / AT SHOW CASH DISCOUNT: $4 REGULAR:$7

Cash, Zelle, Credit Card, Venmo

More Info  at   

www.BestBeadShow.com

Martin Building 

John Iannucci

610-909-2674

BeadMercantile@yahoo.com

18

Triangle FCA Fall Fundraising Banquet

FCA's vision to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches.

Event Time

6pm

Admission

Table Hosted Event $ 250.0 per table of 8 guests

Credit Card, Cash and Check  accepted

For more information    trianglefca.org

Kerr Scott Building

Bailey Vosburg

815-715-2567

bvosburg@fca.org

20

House of Raeford Community Truckload Chicken Sale

Distribute customers orders from our delivery truck.

Event Time

9am-12:30pm

For more information and to order go to 

  https://houseofraeford.store/collections/raleigh-11-20-25

Gate 9 

Trinity Road 

Jonathan De Vane

910-284-3339

jonathan.devane@houseofraeford.com

22

LIVE MAINE LOBSTER & FRESHLY FROZEN RED CRAB CLAW SALE !

Wow your family and friends !  Get the SWEETEST CRAB CLAW on the East Coast !  100%  American Product! Fresh off the boat in New England. Red Crab Claw  $9.99 if purchasing 10 pounds or more .  Live Gulf of Maine Lobster priced between $11.99- $15.99 lb . 

For more details go to : 

https://www.facebook.com/events/829137293091430/

Event Time 

10am-2pm or until sold out 

Admission 

Free   

Cash, Credit Cards Accepted 

Martin Building 

Gate 9

Viktoriya and  Joel 

207-245-0646

farmersmarketlobster@gmail.com

22-23

Dixie Gun & Knife Show

Buy, sell, trade . Guns, knives, ammo, military surplus, military collectibles and a whole lot more !

Event Time

Saturday 9-5/Sunday 10-5

Admission

$9  CASH ONLY

Jim Graham Building

Missy Fields

919-781-1287

dixieguns@aol.com

22-23

Carolina Coin & Stamp Show

Coin and Stamp show offering collectible coins, stamps. Gold and Silver Bullion

Event Time

Saturday 10-5/Sunday 10-3

Admission

Free

Facebook.com/carolinacoinshows

Kerr Scott Building

Clayton Brewer

Jimmyscoin@yahoo.com

22-23

Respect the Culture Auto Show

Auto Show and Marketplace, Special Guests and Custom Builds, Give Aways, Raffles , Live DJ 

A Family Friendly  Environment 

Event Time 

12pm-6pm

Admission

$15 online until 11/21  $20 at the door

Credit Card/ Cash accepted

For more information go to 

Autocultureevents.com

 

Agri-Supply Exposition Center

Brice Thompson

609-553-6876

Brice.xcts@gmail.com

28-30

Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market

For over 37 years the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving Tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Exhibitors come together each year showcasing Arts ,Crafts, Holiday Foods, Gifts, Floral, Holiday Decorations and much much more! The 90,000 square foot Jim Graham Building is the setting for the show making it one of the largest Christmas Gift Shows in the State.

Event Time

Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm/Sunday 11am-5pm

Admission

Adults $12/ Seniors(65+)/Military $10 / Children 6-12 $5

www.christmascarousel.com  for more information

 

 

Jim Graham Building

Terri Lambert/Show Manager 

336-855-0208

tlambert@christmascarousel.com

29-30

Repticon Raleigh 

Join us for days of Repticon excitement- live animals , great deals, and     reptile education-all at  Repticon Raleigh ! 

Event Time

Saturday 9am-4pm/ Sunday 10am-4pm

Admission

Super Tickets(Good for Saturday and Sunday) $20  Adults(13+) 

GA  Admission (Good for Saturday or Sunday) $15 for Adults

Saturday after 1 pm $12 Adults / Children 5 to 12 $7 / 4 and under free

Online payments only, can purchase onsite using QR Code

For more information   www.Repticon.com 

Agri-Supply Exposition Center

Lisa Parker

863-268-4273 ext 201

DateEventBuildingContact Info
Every Saturday and Sunday

The Raleigh Market
 The outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsmen, and booths.

Event Hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


www.TheRaleighMarket.com

 Outside Grounds East of Dorton Arena919.839.4560
manager@TheRaleighMarket.com
 
    
5-7

Jurassic Quest 

The Ultimate Family Adventure!

Jurassic Quest - the worlds most popular dinosaur experience is  now the ultimate event for LEGO brick builders and fans . Get ready for the ULTIMATE  day of discovery , play & imagination!  Grab your tickets now before they're gone!  

Event Time/ Admission

Varies.  Please see website for  all information regarding  Times and Tickets for this event 

https://www.jurassicquest.com/

Jim Graham Building 

Customer  Service 

customerservice@jurassicquest.com

6

Scandinavian Christmas Fair

The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina is an authentic  celebration of the traditions of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland , and Iceland, including crafts, food and entertainment .

Event Time

10am-5pm

Admission

$10 per adult (children 12 years old and younger free admission)

Credit Card  or Cash only

Kerr Scott Building 

Rae Gulick

919-601-4065

raegulick@gmail.com

6

NC Pumpers LLC/NC Portable Toilets

Providing continuing education class for pumpers & portable toilets for certification. They will receive CEU credits to meet requirements for state of  North Carolina.

Event Time  

6 a.m.-4 p.m.    

Checks and Cash  accepted

Martin Building  Gate 9

Shelia Cantine

252-229-2138

cantinesh@gmail.com

6

Mistletoe Classic

Mistletoe Classic is a cheerleading and dance competition taking place on December 6th  2025

Event Time

8am-6pm

Admission

$22.98+ $2.00 processing fee

Credit Card Only 

For more information :

    joinmaximum.com

Dorton Arena

Lauren Deutscher 

757-319-2831

lauren@joinmaximun .com

12-13

Saint Nicholas European  Christmas Market

Join us as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Shop vintage, new, and collectible gifts from Ukraine, Poland, Czech, Republic /Slovakia, Scandinavia, France, and Ireland/ British Isles. Enjoy beer from Fortnight Brewing and mulled wine and desserts from the bakery while listening to the band. Friday night's grilled kielbasa and Saturday's hot Slavic lunch are sure to please. Take home nut rolls and cookies. Choose from several varieties of pierogi. Visit vendors like Golden Hex,  Swedish bakery, Melina's Italian pasta, Czech Knits, Polish pottery, matryoshka nesting dolls, Swedish embroidery, sweaters from Ireland, hand painted ornaments from the Czech Republic, gifts for papa...honey salts, pottery, books,  wood craft, more. Bring the kids to meet St. Nicholas! Thanks you for supporting Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church 

Event Time 

Friday Dec 12th  5pm-9pm/ Saturday Dec 13th 10am-5pm

Admission 

FREE

Credit Card/Cash accepted

 

 

Kerr Scott Building

Nancy Driscoll

919-412-9919

etss@aol.com

12-14

The Raleigh 500 Sports Card , TCG, Pokémon, Toy Collectibles Expo

Raleigh's Largest Expo featuring vintage to modern sports cards, TCG Gaming, Pokémon, Hobby supplies, Disney memorabilia, Pop Culture collectibles, Art, Collegiate Sports and more from the world of sports!

Event Time 

Friday VIP 12pm-1pm/ GA  1pm-6pm

Sat: 9am-4pm/ Sun 10-4

Admission

$8 Adults ( 12 & under free) / Weekend Pass $14

Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay

For more information go to: 

TidewaterCardsandCollectibiles.com 

 

Dorton Arena

Michael Christopher

804-704-4700

tidewatercardsandcollectibilies@yahoo.com

13

Raleigh Championship

This will be a martial arts grappling event for all ages. It will be a jiu jitsu  tournament  that will have competition 4 years old to 64 years  old.

Event Time 

Doors open at 7am Event Starts at 8am-5pm

Admission

$20 for Adults/ $15 for 11 and under/ 5 and under free

Credit Card and Cash accepted .

Agri-Supply Exposition Building

Josh Allen

864-363-7056

josh@newbreed6jj.com

13-14

Capital City Gun & Knife Show

Buy-Sell-Trade Guns, Ammo, Knives and related equipment.

Event Time

Saturday 9-5/Sunday 10-5

Admission

Adults $12/ per adult  Kids 12 and under Free

CASH ONLY at door

 

https://cegunshows.com    for more information 

 

 

 

Agri-Supply Exposition Center 

Lisa Collins

540-953-00196

gunshow@usit.net

20-21

Handcrafted Holiday Market 

Triangle  Pop-Up is SO excited for their biggest Holiday Market yet at the NC State Fairgrounds. Join us on a Saturday and Sunday for shopping from over 200 local Makers, enjoy the live music, food trucks, and meet Santa!

Event Time

12/20  10am-5pm

12/21  10am-3am

Admission

General Admission  $5 Adults/ Children 16 and under are free to attend. Admission grants you access for both days.  

NC State Fairgrounds has free parking . Its your LAST chance to shop local before the Holidays!

For more information go to:   trianglepopup.com

Agri-Supply Exposition Center

Abby Moody

info@trianglepopup.com

 

2026 NC State Fair Event Calendar

Tab/Accordion Items

DateEventBuildingContact Information
Every Saturday and Sunday

The Raleigh Market

Each weekend  the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsman and booths 

9am-5pm 

Outside Grounds,

South and East of Dorton Arena 

919-839-4560
3-4

Old North State Antique Gun & Military Collector Show

Arms & Memorabilia of the Civil War, WW1, WW II , Indian War , Exhibited , bought, sold, traded 

Event Time

Saturday 9-5/Sunday 10-4

Admission

Adult $ 10/ Children 6-12 $1

Credit Cards/ Cash Accepted 

 

 

Kerr Scott Building

Richard Shields

704-282-1339

richard@thecarolinatrader.com

9-11

Bass & Saltwater Fishing Show

For 3 BIG DAYS the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo brings together the finest products and services the fishing industry has to offer. Each year 20+ Marine Dealers and over 130  local regional and national companies showcase tackle, rods & reels, sunglasses, apparel, maps, charters, boats, motors, electronics, knives... well you get the picture. Everything to get you out on the water "Rigged & Ready" for the season. And just to make sure you make the most of  your  fishing trip, we've put together a top notch panel of regional & pros to share their secrets!  There's only one thing these guys enjoy more than fishing...and that's telling other how to !  From Catfish to Cobia....Sunfish to Sailfish...this show brings it all under one roof.

Event Time

Friday 9am-7pm/Saturday 9am-6pm/ Sunday 10am-5pm

Admission

Adults $12/ Seniors 65+/ Military $10/ Jr Anglers 6-12  $6

Tickets available at event and online:  www.ncboatshow.com

Cash and Credit Cards  accepted 

Jim Graham Building 

Agri-Supply Exposition Center

Les Gray

336-855-0208

10

Raleigh  Chocolate , Wine & Whiskey  Festival 

Celebrate Times 3! Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey - All the Great Things in Life. Enjoy  Unlimited  Samples of various chocolates, premium wines and whiskies and spirits from all over the world! Also enjoy our chocolatey goodness at the Chocolate Fountain with the fixings! Enjoy sampling NC State Produced wines and ciders-you can purchase them and stock up for winter. 2 sessions (separately ticketed)  Session 1  11:30 am-3:30pm  Session 2 5pm-9pm. VIPS get in 1 hour early admission and a private area where they  get exclusive upgraded wine and whiskies- worth the splurge!

Event Time

Session 1  11:30am-3:30pm/ Session 2 5pm-9pm

Admission

GA  $69.00  plus fees 

VIP $90.00  plus fees

Credit Card Only  

For more information go to : 

www.chocolatewinewhiskey.com

Kerr Scott Building

Charlie Adler

202-870-1163

taste@tasteusa

17-18

Dixie Gun and Knife Show

Buy, sell, trade. Guns, knives, ammo, military surplus, military collectibles and a whole lot more!

Event Time

Saturday 9-5/Sunday 10-5

Admission

$9  Cash Only 

 

Jim Graham Building 

Missy Fields

919-781-1287

dixieguns@aol.com

18

Vietnamese TET Festival 2026

Traditional Lunar New Year Festival featuring parade, lion dance, cultural performances, martial art demonstrations and Vietnamese traditional food.

Event Time

10am-6:30pm

Admission

$20 Free for children 7 and under and Seniors above 70

Cash and Credit Cards accepted

 

More Information at 

www.vietraleigh.org

Dorton Arena 

Justin Nguyen

919-395-6592

justin.nguyen.NC@gmail.com

24

Lunar New Year Festival

The Triangle Area Chinese American Society ( TACAS) is proud to present the Lunar New Year  Festival celebrating the Year of the Horse with the Triangle community. Enjoy performances , authentic Chinese/ International food & drink for purchase and family-friendly activities. Traditional lion dance and dragon dance will be performed  to celebrate lunar new year with everyone in the arena.

Event Time

10am-5pm

Admission

Presale $10   $13  day of event 

Credit Card and Cash  accepted 

For more information :    www.tacasnc.org 

Dorton Arena

Kuang-Jung Huang

919-413-0973

michael.huang@sas.com

DateEventBuildingContact Information
Every  Saturday and Sunday 

The Raleigh Market

Each weekend  the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsman and booths

9am-5pm

Outside Grounds,

South and East of Dorton Arena

919-839-4560
4-6

Southern Farm Show

The major agricultural exposition  for the Carolinas and Virginia, the Southern Farm Show features over 400 companies with the latest equipment, supplies and services. The show is also the largest event for construction and landscape equipment in the  three-state area. Meetings and workshops held each show day 

Event Time

9am-4pm Wednesday and Thursday / Friday 9am-3pm

Admission

Free Admission

Jim Graham Building, Dorton Arena, Agri-Supply Exposition Center, Kerr Scott Building, Jim Martin  Building, James Hunt Horse Arena , Outdoor Fairgrounds

David Zimmerman

704-494-7544

dzimmerman@southernshows.com

13-15

2026 Progressive NCRVDA Raleigh RV Show

Discover your Path. The biggest and best RV shopping experience in the Carolinas and Virginia. More families  see the value in taking their family, and pets, on the road for adventure of a lifetime and priceless connections. We are excited to be a part of that and to bring  you the very best variety of dealers and RV"s  available to any need and budget. Seminars available throughout  the show for the best RV education 

Event Time 

Friday/ Saturday 10am-7pm/ Sunday 10am-4pm

Admission

Adults $10 Under12 free/Thursday/Friday Seniors $9-Friday Military/First Responders/ Teacher(Active /Retired w/ID) $9 Saturday /Sunday Seniors(60+) $9

Cash and Credit Card accepted

For more information : 

www.northcarolinarvda.com 

Jim Graham Building, Agri-Supply Exposition Center, Dorton Arena, Outdoor 

Jeff Haughton

720-203-5076

ncrvdealers@gmail.com

27-28

March 1

45th Dixie Deer Classic

Family focused outdoors show featuring nearly 300 exhibitors, speakers: Seek-One and That Hunting Girl Amanda Lynn Mayhew; demonstrations on wildlife and natural resources, conservation and education on hunting, fishing, archery, shooting sports, Carolina Dock Dogs, BB and Archery shoots, fishing pond and scavenger hunt for the kids. Venison chili championship cookoff with tasting. Fun and educational for the entire family.

Event Time

Friday 11am-7pm/Saturday 9am-7pm/Sunday 9am-5pm

Admission

$15 includes all 3 days /children 12 and under are free

FRIDAY ONLY $10 Military, First Responders, Women, youth 13-16 and 65+

Cash and Credit Cards accepted 

For more information:  dixiedeerclassic.org

Jim Graham Building , Agri-Supply Exposition Center, Dorton Arena, Outdoors 

Chris Douglas

919-782-5333

dixiedeercontracts@gmail.com

DateEventBuildingContact Information
Every Saturday and Sunday

The Raleigh Market

Each weekend  the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsman and booths

9am-5pm

Outside Grounds,

South and East of Dorton Arena

919-839-4560

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