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The Raleigh Flea Market @ the Fairgrounds

The Raleigh Flea Market at the Historic State Fairgrounds

has been a Triangle tradition since 1971.

Our fun, family-friendly atmosphere draws tens of thousands of shoppers every weekend. The flea market showcases more than 600 vendors, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goodies, clothing, jewelry, and…well, the list just goes on and on!
Visit us every Saturday & Sunday from 6am–6pm. Admission and parking are FREE. Tour buses are welcome!

Looking for that Mickey Mantle card you traded away as a kid? Have a hankering for a piece of homemade fudge? Or, maybe it’s a piece of handmade NC pottery.

The Raleigh Flea Market at the Historic State Fairgrounds—one of the Triangle’s top year-round tourist destinations, drawing 2.4 million visitors annually according to the Triangle Business Journal—features a fun, family-friendly atmosphere and acres of merchandise!

We feature more than 600 vendors, located both indoors and out, selling a huge variety of items. In fact, we have the LARGEST selection of antiques, jewelry, and furniture in North Carolina!

Be sure to visit the Shops At Dorton, a unique collection of retailers, adjacent to Dorton Arena.
• Kidds' Frames
• Enterprise Comics
• Press-Start Video Games
• Revive Boutique
• 1853 Grill
• John's Army Surplus
• Mikel's Coins
• D & H Coins
• Black Dog Electronics
• The Green Monkey
• Mr. Lin's Scooters
• Walk-in Tubs
• Bobby's Leather & Things

Artsplosure 2011

The Raleigh Arts Festival

Thursday, May 19 — Sunday, May 22

11:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Celebrate the arts at Artsplosure 2011 – the Raleigh Arts Festival. This year’s event will be held May 19th – 22nd in downtown Raleigh. As one of the Southeast’s premier arts festivals, the event attracts up to 80,000 people.
One of the festival’s main components, the art market showcases the talent of more than 170 juried visual artists and crafters from across the country. Artwork by fine artists and crafters exhibiting in 11 different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more. The booths will line Blount, Martin, and Hargett Streets near Moore Square and City Market.

The festival will feature more than a dozen musical performances on two stages in Moore Square. This year’s lineup includes funk headliner Average White Band, jazz-fusion band Spryo Gyra, blues rock band Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne, electronic artist Lynx, the local jazz sounds of Shana Tucker Williams Trio, gospel artist Shamia, folk pop artist Brent Stimmel, local Indie favorites Hammer No More the Fingers, the acoustic roots music of Craicdown, and more.

Kidsplosure provides activities and entertainment for children. Kids will discover their inner artists by creating the make-and-take offerings at the event. In addition to the many arts and crafts available, the Kidsplosure Stage will provide live family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.

England’s acclaimed Architects of Air return to Artsplosure with AMOCOCO – the largest luminarium in their collection of original inflatable sculptures. You are invited to explore Amococo’s more than 10,000 square feet of labyrinthine tunnels, cavernous domes and 71 pods filled with light and colors that span the entire spectrum. Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and under are free.) AMOCOCO will be located on City Plaza and will be open to the public Thursday & Friday, May 19 – 20 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday & Sunday, May 21 – 22 from11:00am – 7:00pm.

Artsplosure is free to the public and is held rain or shine.
For more information about this year’s festival, go to http://www.artsplosure.org/

DO YOU LOVE GARDENS?

This is the time to get out and enjoy the days before the hot hot summer hits!
Check out this link to gardens and arboretums all around Raleigh.

http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/things_to_do/outdoor_recreation/gardens_arboretums.php

Celebration on the Green

By Written By Angela Coleman-Talbot

The Devils Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs will celebrate its 20th anniversary on May 20 from 6–10 p.m.

The event will include live entertainment, appearances by the Carolina Railhawks and a movie shown on the golf course.

Devils Ridge, along with five other local ClubCorp facilities, will be on hand to provide club information and tastings of food specific to each club.
“The event will have a carnival atmosphere with games for kids, food stations and a raffle prize valued at $800,” said Cindy Hager, membership director for Devils Ridge.
The celebration kicks off with live music by the GB4 band from 6–8 p.m. GB4 is a Raleigh-based band that plays a diverse set of music ranging from classic rock and modern rock to funk and soul.
At sunset guests will be invited to relax and watch the family-friendly movie Hook on the driving range. Bring a blanket or beach chair. Food, drinks and movie snacks will be available.
This event is open to the community. Guests are encouraged to invite their friends and family for a night of fun and relaxation on the golf course.

Advance tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

Ticket price includes food; alcohol will be sold separately.

Tickets will be available at the door for an increased price.

 “Raffle tickets will be sold for $20 apiece with all proceeds going to the Central and Eastern North Carolina Food Bank to aid in tornado relief,” said Hager.

Call Samantha Alterman at (919) 557-6100 to purchase your tickets.

Read more: http://www.carymagazine.com/social-calendar/celebration-green#ixzz1M9Lf1YeS

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT BOTH POOLS ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

Pools are open from 10am thru Dusk

• Pool passes are required in the pool area.
• No pets allowed in pool area.
• Ages 16 and older may swim alone & without adult supervision.
• Ages 15 and under must have an adult lease holder present.
• Little swimmers are required for children in diapers.
• Proper swimming attire is required.
• No glass allowed in pool area.