RALEIGH – After a month-long break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday, Nov. 8. In addition, the N.C. State Fairgrounds will host several events this weekend.
The flea market operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held.
The Raleigh Flea Market is host to more than 600 dealers and craftsmen, showcasing everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goods, clothing and jewelry. One of the largest flea markets in the Southeast, it was featured in USA Today Travel’s “10 Best Flea Markets in the Country.” Parking is free.
The flea market will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving weekend, but will not be open Friday, Nov. 28.
The following events are also scheduled at the fairgrounds this weekend: Capital Area Handbell Festival, Nov. 7 and 8 in the Scott Building; Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza, Nov. 7-9 in the Graham Building; One Tribe Fest, Nov. 8 in the Holshouser Building; the Neuse River Trains 30th Annual Train and Railroadiana Show & Sale, Nov. 8 and 9 in the Exposition Center; and the Southern Winter Bridal Show, Nov. 9 in the Martin Building.
For more information, call the N.C. State Fairgrounds at 919-821-7400, or go to www.raleighfleamarket.net or www.ncstatefair.org/events/calendar.htm.