RALEIGH – The Raleigh Flea Market will close temporarily beginning Sept. 24 in preparation for the 150th N.C. State Fair, which runs Oct. 12-22.

The flea market will operate Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will then remain closed until Saturday, Nov. 4.

The Raleigh Flea Market is one of the largest in the Southeast, hosting hundreds of vendors, craftsmen and booths selling everything from antique furniture and coin collections, to baked goods and clothing items.

This weekend, the public will be able to buy advance admission and ride tickets for the State Fair during the Southern Ideal Home Show in the Jim Graham Building.

In addition to the flea market, the fairgrounds will also host the following events this weekend:

• Southern Ideal Home Show, Sept. 22-24, Graham Building Exposition Center.
• NCQHA Tar Heel Futurity Fall Classic Show, Sept. 22-24, Hunt Horse Complex.
• Supercar Autocross Ride and Drive Experience, Sept. 23-24, Blue Ridge and Trinity Road Lot.
• DogGoneFast Flyball Club Flyball Tournament, Sept. 23-24, Holshouser Building.
• North State Toy and Hobby Show, Sept. 23-24, Scott Building.
• Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of N.C. Presents Mark Chestnutt in Concert, Sept. 24, Dorton Arena.

For information about fairgrounds events, visit www.ncstatefair.org.