Posts Tagged ‘Events’

2008 AirShows

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Looking for something fun and exciting this SUMMER? Head to to one of the upcoming local air shows. these are great fun for children of all ages, including adults.

April 19–20
Wilmington Air Show: Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds

May 3-4
MCAS New River Airshow and Open House
http://www.newriverairshow.com/

June 7–8
MCAS Cherry Point Air Show: Featuring US Navy Blue Angels
http://www.cherrypointairshow.com/

October 4
NC Wings Over Wayne Airshow 2008
Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro

NC International Auto Expo

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

The 20th annual North Carolina International Auto Expo is this weekend at the state Fair grounds. The expo will be held Thursday through Sunday, March 13-16, in the Jim Graham building on the state fair grounds. The event will include several feature events including music concerts both Friday and Saturday night, that are included with your admission to the expo.

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The 2008 Run for the Oaks 5k

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

The Race will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8:30 am. The race starts and finishes in City Market, downtown Raleigh. All proceeds from the race will go towards planting trees.

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IHRA Division Drag Racing

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Tired of the same old same old? Looking for something exciting, different, and fun? Check out some of the “local” Drag Racing events coming up this year. Below is the the 2008 IHRA division 9 Pro-Am Schedule. While note really local to Raleigh, the events are a reasonable drive from Raleigh. Some of Raleigh’s local Racers compete in Division 9 events.
Feb.28-Mar.2 Rockingham, NC - www.rockinghamdragway.com
Mar. 14-16 Farmington, NC - www.farmingtonmotorsportspark.com
Mar. 28-30 Mooresville, NC - www.mooresvilledragway.com
Jun. 6-8 Piedmont, NC - www.piedmontdragway.com
Sep. 26-28 Kinston, NC - www.kdsmotorsports.com

Flying Saucer Brews Cruise

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

The Flying Saucer, one of the best bars in Raleigh, is organizing a beer tasting cruise.

Come and experience the unique world of beer from Cayman to Cozumel! Meet your fellow Beerknurds from all of our 12 locations and master new beer facts at tastings and presentations! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to cruise with top rated and award winning brewers and beer experts!

http://www.beerknurd.com/brewscruise.htm

Cabin Fever Throw Down

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

The 2008 Cabin Fever Throw Down Fundraiser benefiting Hospice of Wake County will be next Sunday February 24 at the Longbranch here in Raleigh.

Hosted by Raleigh Shag Club this will be an afternoon of shagg’in and beach music as we get geared up for the summer of good ol’ 2008 with the Band of Oz, Coastline Band, Johnny Dollar Band, The Fantastic Shakers and more.

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