North Carolina State University Athletics
Fairgrounds Will Be Hopping; Football Fans Should Arrive Early Saturday
9/25/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Football fans will have some competition for parking Saturday around the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Traffic around Carter-Finley Stadium is expected to be heavy Saturday morning and afternoon, so fans are encouraged to arrive well before the 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
Parking lots open at 10:30 a.m. for tailgating and pregame activities, such as Fan Zone and the Walk of Champions. Stadium gates open at 2 p.m.
Among the many events at the NC State Fairgrounds include the final weekend of the Flea Market, which will close through the end of the State Fair (Oct. 15-25).
The 2009 Southern Ideal Home Show will also be in full swing at the Fairgrounds Expo Center, Dorton Arena and the Graham Building.
The North State Toy & Hobby Show is at the Scott Building all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Raleigh Bottle Club Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show will be held in the Martin Building.
The American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day will be in the Holshouser Building.
Finally, the North Carolina Quarter Horse Association Futurity will be at the Hunt Horse Complex.
Football fans hoping to avoid interference with the other events should arrive at their parking spots early.
