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NC Dept of Agriculture

Last weekend to shop at Raleigh Flea Market before N.C. State Fair

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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.

NC State Farmers Market to host annual Blueberry Day June 15

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RALEIGH — The State Farmers Market will celebrate its annual Blueberry Day Thursday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guests can enjoy free samples of blueberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream prepared by the State Farmers Market Restaurant. In addition, there will be plenty of recipes and the opportunity to purchase fresh local blueberries.

Blueberry Day will be held in the event area, which is located between the N.C. Seafood Restaurant and the garden section of the Farmers building. The event is sponsored by the N.C. Blueberry Council, the State Farmers Market Restaurant, the State Farmers Market and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

North Carolina is the sixth-largest producer of blueberries in the nation, yielding nearly 50 million pounds in 2016, with about 8,000 acres of blueberries grown in the state.

The State Farmers Market is one of four state-operated farmers markets located across North Carolina. The market offers seasonal produce, fresh meats and seafood, and a large variety of specialty products seven days a week. The market is also home to Market Imports, Super-Sod and three restaurants. More information about Blueberry Day and other special events is available at www.statefarmersmarket.org.