1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 821-7400
1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 821-7400
The JC Raulston Arboretum is a 10acre arboretum and botanical garden administered by North Carolina State University, and located at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It is open daily to the public without charge.HistoryThe Arboretum was established in 1976 by the late Dr. James Chester "JC" Raulston (1940-1996).Plant collectionsIts plant collections now include over 6,000 total taxa of annuals, perennials, bulbs, vines, ground covers, shrubs, and trees, with significant collections of: Acer (maple)Aesculus (buckeye)Berberis (barberry)Buxus (boxwood)Cercis (redbud)ConifersIlex (holly)Magnolia (magnolia)Mahonia (grapeholly)Nandina (heavenly bamboo)Quercus (oak)Styracaceae (silverbell family)ViburnumWisteria
A festival highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Enjoy carnival games and rides, live music, food, animal and agricultural displays, antique tractors, and more. Most of the festival is free with the following exceptions: $3 admission charge for the Food and Wine Expo; and costs for rides, games and food. Free events include the concerts on the outdoor stage, antique tractors and parades, commercial exhibits in the Graham Building, racing pigs, grandstand shows and more. Expand your Festival visit at the Chatlee Boat Show in the Scott Bldg., the Flea Market or Horse Shows, all on the fairgrounds!
The North Carolina State Fair is an annual fair and agricultural exposition held in Raleigh, North Carolina, and organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.HistoryThe North Carolina State Fair was first held by the North Carolina State Agricultural Society at a site east of Raleigh in 1853. The event has been held at three different locations since, finding its current home in 1928. It has been celebrated continuously since 1853, with the exceptions of 1861 to 1869 (during the Civil War and Reconstruction), 1926 to 1927 (when the Agricultural Society disbanded and the state Agriculture Department took over operations), and 1942 to 1945 (during World War II). In the 1870s and 1880s, the mills in Winston-Salem would close so that workers could attend the state fair in Raleigh.The fair has been held at its present site on the western edge of Raleigh since 1928. The 344 acre site includes many notable buildings, including Dorton Arena, a 7,500-seat arena constructed with a unique large suspended roof.Held for 11 days in mid-October, the fair attracts more than a million people to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. In 2010, the fair broke an attendance record with 1,091,887.Along with Dorton Arena, the North Carolina State Fair Commercial & Education Buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The pair of large rectangular exhibition halls were built in 1928, and are stucco-covered Mediterranean Revival style buildings. The buildings appear as a single building because of their unified facade and design, but are a large rectangular complex of two buildings, 504 feet in length and 80 feet in depth. They feature twin, tower-flanked entrances and glazed terra cotta ornamentation.
For over 25 years the Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Raleigh. Over 250 exhibitors showcasing thousands of one-of-a kind creations in art, pottery, fabric, apparel, wood, jewelry, floral, holiday foods, and many, many specialty gifts for that hard to find person on your gift list! Santa arrives on Friday morning and will be here all weekend to share that special moment with your child!
The Raleigh School of Ballet’s mission is to provide professional training in classical ballet for children and adults. All students are trained with great care in an environment that is disciplined positive and nurturing. Whether training results in a professional career or not, a good well thought out program offers the gift of a healthy body, inner confidence, self - discipline and the grace to move beautifully
Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists gather for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker Faire:NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit.
~ About Nuv Yug ~ The Hindi phrase "Nuv Yug" means "new era" or "new generation". Nuv Yug is a non-profit tax-exempt public charity with a mission to promote awareness of Indian Cultural Arts. It is run by an all volunteer management team. Over the years, Nuv Yug has developed a reputation for producing high quality programs that offer a unique cultural exchange opportunity to citizens of Raleigh and surrounding areas. Since 2003, Nuv Yug's flagship event India Fest - Your Gateway to India has been organized with support from City of Raleigh Arts Commission and many other organizations and individuals. India Fest attracts over 1,000 stage performers, who present over 100 dance and music items during the festival. During the weekend, traditional crafts vendors from New York, Chicago and Florida in addition to many local vendors showcase unbelievable crafts from India. And, area's top restaurants offer famous Indian delicacies to visitors. Nuv Yug's objective is to enhance the quality of life of local residents.
We offer custom engraving on address markers, tributes to loved ones and pets, and we also etch glass. Our store is located in the Craft shed Building at the Raleigh Farmers Market next to NC Seafood open 9 am to 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday.
The North Carolina State Fair is an annual fair and agricultural exposition held in Raleigh, North Carolina, and organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.HistoryThe North Carolina State Fair was first held by the North Carolina State Agricultural Society at a site east of Raleigh in 1853. The event has been held at three different locations since, finding its current home in 1928. It has been celebrated continuously since 1853, with the exceptions of 1861 to 1869 (during the Civil War and Reconstruction), 1926 to 1927 (when the Agricultural Society disbanded and the state Agriculture Department took over operations), and 1942 to 1945 (during World War II). In the 1870s and 1880s, the mills in Winston-Salem would close so that workers could attend the state fair in Raleigh.The fair has been held at its present site on the western edge of Raleigh since 1928. The 344 acre site includes many notable buildings, including Dorton Arena, a 7,500-seat arena constructed with a unique large suspended roof.Held for 11 days in mid-October, the fair attracts more than a million people to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. In 2010, the fair broke an attendance record with 1,091,887.Along with Dorton Arena, the North Carolina State Fair Commercial & Education Buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The pair of large rectangular exhibition halls were built in 1928, and are stucco-covered Mediterranean Revival style buildings. The buildings appear as a single building because of their unified facade and design, but are a large rectangular complex of two buildings, 504 feet in length and 80 feet in depth. They feature twin, tower-flanked entrances and glazed terra cotta ornamentation.
Show Hours for Fall 2014: *Friday, September 26: 11am - 7pm *Saturday, September 27: 10am-8pm *Sunday, September 28: 11am-5pm Admission: $9 - Children 15 and under free with paying adult Special Admission Discounts: * $5 after 5pm - Friday and Saturday after 5pm *Hero Day - Free admission Friday only for active Military, Fire, EMT and Law Enforcement * 55+ day - Friday Only - Those 55+, admission $7 (No coupons) * Advanced Tickets $8 - Buy online at www.southernshows.com/hfr/