Attractions
- Live Music
- Food, Wine & Beer Expo
- Grandstand
- Fairgrounds Events
- Animal Encounters
- Pig Jig
- Shriner's Fish Fry
- Motorized Muscle
- Kidz Corral
- Antique Farm Equipment
- Dorton Arena
- Rides
Live Music
Festival Events: Bluegrass Band Competition
Free Admission
Saturday, May 18th at the Outdoor Dorton Arena Stage
11:00 am
Picking and plucking bluegrass style. Bands with both traditional and contemporary styles will compete for bragging rights and cash.
1st Place - $500.00 plus guaranteed performances at the 2013 N.C. State Fair October 26 and 27, paying $1,500 and guaranteed paid performance slot at PreddyFest 2013.
2nd Place - $250.00
3rd Place - $125.00
Bands Competing
Diamond Creek
The Edwards Family
Victoria Lee and New Ground
The Ingrams
Lonesome & Then Some
Bluegrass Band Competition
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Live on the Mattress Firm Outdoor Stage at Dorton Arena
Leon Jacobs, Jr.
Friday, 12:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dark Water Rising
Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
North Tower
Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Got to be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo
$2.00 Admission
Admission to the Got to be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo:
$2.00 for adults
Free for children 11 and under
Each attendee will receive a sheet of 24 coupons that are good towards many of the delicious products on display at the Expo.
Friday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration for NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo Vendors
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North Carolina food companies, breweries and wineries will be sampling and selling some of the most delightful flavors NC has to offer. The Got to be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo will be held in the Exposition Building:
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Got to be NC Food & Wine Expo
Partial list of Vendors
Adams Vineyards
All Good Naturals, LLC
America's Best Nut Company
Augusta's Pimento Cheese
Aviator Brewing Company
Barb's of Goldsbor
Bear Branch Milling
Bertie County Peanuts
Big Country Gourmet
Black Dog Gourmet
Buffaloe Milling Co
Butterfields Candy, LLC
Cape Fear Specialty Foods, LLC
Carolina Candy Company
Carolina Packers, Inc
Chuck's Sauce, LLC
Cultured Cow Creamery, LLC
Dennis Vineyards, Inc.
Duplin Winery
D'Vine Foods/Lumil
Fancy Nancy's Gourmet Foods, Inc..
Floury Apron, LLC
Foss Gourmet Foods, LLC
Gregory Vineyards
Harvest Time Foods
Hawk Sauce Co.
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Hog Heaven Barbecue and Ribs
Home Industries Inc.
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
Knota Yankee BBQ Sauce
KPKandies
Lumpy's Ice Cream
Mackeys Ferry Peanuts & Gifts
NC Beef Council
NCDA
Neese Country Sausage, Inc.
Norm's Farms
Old Salem Moravian Cookies
Our State Magazine
Pluto's Inc.
S & S Sauces, LLC
Shorty's Family Enterprises, LLC
Southern Smoke BBQ
Southern Spice
Sweets 4 U Inc.
Tequila Dale's Inc.
The Cake Pop Shop
The Cookie People
Tonya's Cookie Co.
WoodMill Winery
...and more to come!
Grandstand
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FREE Friday, May 17th: Draft Horse Pull - 6:00 pm
Draft Horse Pull Competition
GrandstandFREE - May 18, 2013 |
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FREE Saturday, May 18th: Lineman's Rodeo, Paved Pad - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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FREE Saturday May 18th: Antique Tractor Pull - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Grandstand Tractor Pull, Saturday
Loud and proud antique tractor pullers race to the finish to see whose tractor will pull the most weight on Saturday in the Grandstand. Admission is free.
GrandstandFREE - May 19, 2013 |
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FREE Sunday May 19th: Mini and Garden Tractor Pull - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fairgrounds Events
Pet and Horse Expo
Free Admission
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Graham Building
Fun for the Whole Family to Enjoy!
- Top Quality Educational Seminars
- World Class Shopping
Entertainment:
- Agility
- Cat Show
- Parade of Dog Breeds
- Art and Costume Contests
- Rabbit Exhibit
- And Much More...
Visit www.petnhorseexpo.com for more information!
Chatlee Boat Show
Free Admission
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Scott Building
Chatlee Boat and Marine, Sanford NC
Independent Labrador Specialty Dog Show
Free Admission
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Holshouser Building
Wake County and District 4-H Horse Show
Free Admission
Saturday:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hunt Horse Complex
36th Annual Wake County 4-H Horse Program sponsored "Open all Youth Horse Show" and North Central District Horse Show. Hunter, Western, Non-trotting & Dressage classes. Free spectator admission.
Carolina Roller Girls
Saturday, May 18th
Carolina Rollergirls (www.carolinarollergirls.com)
Carolina Roller Derby
Saturday, May 18th
The Carolina Rollergirls brings back the explosive excitement of flat-track roller derby in their 2013 season with a special event, the "Got to be NC" Derby Expo featuring a full day of North Carolina teams in competition from
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.! Registration for visiting teams will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. - Games start at 10:00 a.m. with 4 teams battling for Queens of the Rink. Don't miss this special all-day competition!
Game 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Carolina Rollergirls vs Charm City Rollergirls
Game 2: 11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Blue Ridge Rollergirls vs Killamazoo Derby Darlins
1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Collision Men's Derby Expo
Game 3: 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Killamazoo Derby Darlins vs Carolina Rollergirls
Game 4: 4:05 p.m. - 5:35 p.m. Charm City Rollergirls v Blue Ridge Rollergirls
5:45 p.m. - 6:05 p.m. Collision Men's Derby Expo
Game 5: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Killamazoo Derby Darlins v Charm City Rollergirls
Game 6: 8:20 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Carolina Rollergirls v Blue Ridge Rollergirls
Buy your tickets in advance and avoid a line. Tickets go on sale at Dorton Arena at 9 am on Saturday - 6 games for one special low price of a single season game admission. All seats are general admission. A family friendly sporting alternative.
Bout Day Admission: $15 adults, $10 students, seniors 65+, and military with ID, $5 children (age 6 and under - 2 per adult admitted free).
Advance Admission: $12 adults, $5 children
Special Rates: $10 per adult ticket available for advance purchase for groups of 15 or more
Click for advance ticket and season ticket info: www.carolinarollergirls.com
Raleigh Flea Market
Friday, May 17th: Noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 18th: 9:00 am -7:00 pm
Sunday, May 19th: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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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!
Animal Encounters
Racing Pigs - FREE
Friday, May 17th - 12:30 pm | 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 18th - 9:30 am | Noon | 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 19th - 10:30 am | 2:30 pm
by Dennis Cook, Circle C , everyday near the Antique Tractors
Draft Horse - FREE at the Grandstand
Friday, May 17th: Pull - 6:00 pm
Draft Horse Pull Competition
Miniature Donkeys - FREE at the AgriPlaza
Diving Ducks - FREE at the AgriPlaza
Chicken Hatchery - FREE at the AgriPlaza
Dairy Goats - FREE at the AgriPlaza
Friday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festival Events: The Annual Carolina Masonic Pig Jig
Benefit for the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
Admission Required
May 18th: 11:00 am till the BBQ is gone!
Check out the event flyer here!
Mason's Pig Jig 11- 2 on Saturday, May 18th 2013
More than 40 chapters of Masons will gather for the The 6th Annual Masonic Carolina Pig Jig BBQ Cook-off. Will the Hiram #40 Masonic Lodge win the grand prize once again? Food will be served to the public after judging Saturday morning beginning at 11:00 am.
Ticket Prices:
Adult (12 and older): $15
Ages 7-11: $5
Ages 6 and under: FREE
World Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion James "Bonecrusher" Smith will make an appearance at this year's Pig Jig. Don't miss him!
The Annual Carolina Masonic Pig Jig will take both cash and credit cards this year! Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
All proceeds benefit the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.
For more Information, visit http://www.carolinapigjig.com
Shriners Fish Fry
May 17th - May 19th
The Amran Shriners will be cooking up Calabash-style seafood from North Carolina. Come enjoy a mouth-watering plate of N.C. whiting ($8) or flounder ($10) with hushpuppies, slaw and french fries.
Motorized Muscle - Free at Dorton Arena
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, May 17th
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Classic Car Cruise In - all types and eras. The classic cars will be on display Friday afternoon and evening, outside near the Dorton Arena. Trophies will be given for Best General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Other. Open to all vehicles, (cars, trucks, motorcycles, campers, motorhomes) that are restored or in original condition.
Festival Events: North Carolina FFA Gator Wars, presented by Quality Equipment, LLC
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, May 17th
6:00 p.m.
Graham Building
Five North Carolina FFA Chapters will compete for bragging rights and $1,000 in prize money in Gator Wars! In partnership with Quality Equipment, the five chapters
will use hand tools to diagnose and reassemble identical John Deere Gators. The first team to cross the finish line with a fully functioning John Deere Gator will be declared our first champion Come out and cheer on your favorite school!
Participating FFA Chapters:
Cape Fear FFA
Columbia FFA
Granville Central FFA
Millbrook FFA
Southern Wayne FFA
Festival Events: Ray Price Harley Davidson Ride In
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, May 18th
1:00 p.m.
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Ray Price Harley Davidson Ride In, Saturday, near the Dorton Arena
On Saturday May 18th you can hear the rumbling heartbeat of hundreds of Harley Davidson motorcycles arriving by police escort at 1:00pm. The parade will be sponsored by Ray Price Harley Davidson. Check out these high powered machines up close and find out what your reflection looks like in highly polished chrome. Motorcycles will be parked near Dorton Arena.
Festival Events: Chatlee Boat Show
Free Admission
May 17th -19th
Chalee Boat and Marine, Sanford NC
Festival Events: Tractor Pull
Free Admission
Saturday, May 18th
Walmart Grandstand Tractor Pull, Saturday
Loud and proud antique tractor pullers race to the finish to see whose tractor will pull the most weight on Saturday in the Grandstand. Admission is free.
Festival Events: Antique Tractor Parade
Free Admission
Friday: May 17th, 2:00 pm
Saturday: May 18th, 11:00 am
Sunday: May 19th, 11:00 am
Festival Events: Antique Farm Equipment Exhibit
Free Admission
May 17th - 19th
The largest antique farm equipment display in the southeast, with over 1,000 pieces of working equipment including hundreds of tractors representing almost any brand name you can imagine. If you would like to bring your antique farm equipment, please click here: Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment Registration
Kidz Corral
Free Admission
May 17th - 19th
The Kidz Corral will be at the AgriPlaza located between the Jim Graham Building and the NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo. This is the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy kid-centered activities. Teach your kids about
NC agriculture with hands-on educational activities, arts and crafts.
Antique Farm Equipment Exhibits
Festival Events: Antique Tractor Parade
Free Admission
Friday: May 17th, 2:00 pm
Saturday: May 18th, 11:00 am
Sunday: May 19th, 11:00 am
Festival Events: Antique Farm Equipment Exhibit
Free Admission
May 17th - 19th
The largest antique farm equipment display in the Southeast with over 1,000 pieces of working equipment including hundreds of tractors representing almost any brand name you can imagine. If you would like to bring your antique farm equipment, please click here: Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment Registration
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Dorton Arena
Festival Events: Motorized Muscle
Friday, May 17th
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Admission
Join us for a Classic Car Cruise In - all types and eras. The classic cars will be on display Friday afternoon and evening. Trophies will be given for Best General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Other. Open to all vehicles, (cars, trucks, motorcycles, campers, motorhomes) that are restored or in original condition.
Festival Events: Carolina Roller Girls
Saturday, May 18th
$10 Admission
Carolina Rollergirls (www.carolinarollergirls.com)
Carolina Roller Derby
Saturday, May 18th
The Carolina Rollergirls brings back the explosive excitement of flat-track roller derby in their 2013 season with a special event, the "Got to be NC" Derby Expo featuring a full day of North Carolina teams in competition from
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.! Registration for visiting teams will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. - Games start at 10:00 a.m. with 4 teams battling for Queens of the Rink. Don't miss this special all-day competition!
Game 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Carolina Rollergirls vs Charm City Rollergirls
Game 2: 11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Blue Ridge Rollergirls vs Killamazoo Derby Darlins
1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Collision Men's Derby Expo
Game 3: 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Killamazoo Derby Darlins vs Carolina Rollergirls
Game 4: 4:05 p.m. - 5:35 p.m. Charm City Rollergirls v Blue Ridge Rollergirls
5:45 p.m. - 6:05 p.m. Collision Men's Derby Expo
Game 5: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Killamazoo Derby Darlins v Charm City Rollergirls
Game 6: 8:20 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Carolina Rollergirls v Blue Ridge Rollergirls
Buy your tickets in advance and avoid a line. Tickets go on sale at Dorton Arena at 9 am on Saturday - 6 games for one special low price of a single season game admission. All seats are general admission. A family friendly sporting alternative.
Bout Day Admission: $15 adults, $10 students, seniors 65+, and military with ID, $5 children (age 6 and under - 2 per adult admitted free).
Advance Admission: $12 adults, $5 children
Special Rates: $10 per adult ticket available for advance purchase for groups of 15 or more
Click for advance ticket and season ticket info: www.carolinarollergirls.com
Festival Events: Trans Jam BMX Contest Series
Sunday, May 19, 2012 - FREE ADMISSION 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
| Park Course Classes: Beginner (Small Ramps) Novice (Big Boy Ramps) Women's Amateur Veteran Pro |
Flatland Classes: Beginner Amateur Pro |
Raleigh Trans Jam BMX Contest (free spectator admission)
Sunday, May 19th
Presented by Bell Helmets, Dirtball Fashion, Monster Energy Drink & Hyper Bikes, the 3rd Stop of the 2013 Trans Jam BMX Contest Series will take place on Sunday at Dorton Arena.
The Series features competition levels from beginner to veteran with Park, Flatland and Street competition,
a $3500 pro purse and a Vintage Bike Display, along with vendors and exhibitors. Be sure to stop by and create
your entry in the Bicycle Art Contest located on the north side of Dorton Arena near the Waterfall.
For more information, visit www.transjambmx.com
Carnival Rides - Got to be NC Festival
May 17th - 19th - Got to be NC Festival
Tickets: Rides will take 3-5 tickets per ride. Ride tickets will be $1 each, or 14 tickets for $12, or 30 tickets for $20.
Special Offer: One parent may accompany a child under 40" in height at no additional cost when the child presents a paid ticket for the Carousel or Slide rides only.
Early Bird Special! Friday, purchase a Ride All Day Wristband for $20 from noon to 5pm. The wristband is good Friday only, noon to closing, for unlimited rides. Ride tickets purchased after 5 p.m. on Friday will be at regular price with no wristband sales after 5 p.m.
Sunday Special: Purchase a Ride All Day Wristband for $20. The wristband is good all day Sunday, 10 am until closing, for unlimited rides.
Paratrooper - Got to be NC Festival
