Venues in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC

The Agri Supply Exposition Center is located within the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. Opened in October 2005 at the site of the Old Red Cross Lounge, this facility provides 50,000 square feet of space for various events, including collector and hobby shows. The venue is equipped with WiFi and on-site food concessions to support attendees and exhibitors. It is frequently used for trade shows, exhibitions, festivals, meetings, and conventions, with a theater capacity of 5,333 people.

Raleigh, NC

The Kerr Scott Building is a versatile event space located within the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. It is designed to accommodate a variety of gatherings, including collector and hobby shows, trade shows, banquets, proms, and political rallies. The facility has a maximum reception capacity of 2,000 people, with a seated capacity of 1,500. As part of the larger fairgrounds complex, it provides a professional setting for large-scale hobbyist events and community gatherings.

Raleigh, NC

The NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, is a multi-building campus that hosts a variety of collector and hobby shows, including flea markets, expositions, and conventions. The facility offers both indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate diverse event needs. One of the primary facilities on campus is the Jim Graham Building, a 100,000 sq ft fully climate-controlled space completed in 1975 and renovated in 2000 and 2003. This building features six loading docks and dedicated meeting rooms. The campus is easily accessible via I-40, I-440, and I-540, and includes 350 full-service RV sites.

Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, features the J.S. Dorton Arena. Constructed in 1951, the arena is recognized as a National Architectural and Civil Engineering Monument and was named a National Historic Monument in 1972. The facility provides an arena floor of 25,000 square feet and offers on-site food services. This venue hosts a variety of events, including collector and hobby shows, trade shows, concerts, athletic events, circuses, and graduations.

Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina State Fair is an event venue located in Raleigh, NC. It serves as a location for hosting collector and hobby shows.

Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center in Raleigh, NC, provides 40,000 square feet of space for events, including collector and hobby shows. The facility features an estimated capacity for 220 booths and includes available outdoor space. The fairgrounds have served as the permanent home of the NC State Fair since 1873, when the event moved from East Raleigh to this purpose-built location off Hillsborough Street in west Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC

Opened in 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center is located in downtown Raleigh, NC. The facility offers 500,000 square feet of functional space, which includes a 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall and 20 meeting rooms totaling 32,600 square feet of meeting space. This venue hosts a variety of events, including expos and collector or hobby shows, as well as sports competitions such as basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts.