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RALEIGH — The State Farmers Market in Raleigh will host its annual Fall Craft Fair Nov. 12-15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The four-day event will feature North Carolina crafters offering handmade gifts, home décor and other specialty items, giving shoppers another reason to visit the market this fall.
After a monthlong break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Market will re-open Saturday, Nov. 7. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held.The Raleigh Market is one of the largest flea markets in the Southeast, offering everything from antiques to handicrafts, furniture and homemade goods. Parking is free. For more information about the market, go to www.theraleighmarket.com.
The N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions raised a record $234,000 in bids for the top steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys in the sale on Oct. 25.“The Sale of Champions not only gives us an opportunity to recognize the winners in the N.C. State Fair junior livestock shows, but a portion of every winning bid also goes to scholarships available to all junior livestock show participants,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Congratulations to all those livestock participants and winners, and thanks to all the bidders who make the sale possible.”
WHO/ WHAT: After more than three decades of research, the world’s only certified Fraser fir seeds are ready to be sold, and N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will present the first pound of those seeds to the first buyer – an Ashe County Christmas tree farm.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted four new members into the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 25, at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.“Agriculture always has been and will always remain the heart of the N.C. State Fair,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Our livestock shows are some of the finest in the nation, and this hall of fame serves to honor the people who have shaped them. Their hard work, leadership and passion have helped build these events and keep them coming back each year.”
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair wrapped up 11 fun-filled days with mostly sunny skies, strong attendance, and a record Junior Livestock Sale of Champions. Total attendance was 910, 584.
WHO/WHAT:The N.C. State Fair mock tobacco auction, featuring retired auctioneers and tobacco company buyers recreating a typical tobacco auction. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will also be on hand. WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. in Tobacco Pavilion in Heritage Circle BACKGROUND INFORMATION:EDITORS – Please note this is a highly visual event that makes for great video, audio and engaging photos.
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Gasoline and Oil Board will meet virtually to consider readopting the rules in Title 02 of the North Carolina Administrative Code Chapter 42.WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. Interested parties can join by phone by dialing 984-204-1487 and using the phone conference ID number 441 561 311#.
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. State Fair is proud to hold Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day to celebrate and pay special tribute to all active and former military service and guard members on Wednesday, Oct. 21. With proof of identification, military personnel plus up to three guests will receive free entry into the fair on this day. WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, Oct. 21N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh