NC Vintage Bazaar Takes Over the State Fairgrounds (Twice the Finds, Zero Regrets)
Two days of vintage shopping with a totally different lineup each day.
Shannon
January 14, 2026
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North Carolina’s largest vintage and thrift convention is kicking off the year in style at the Expo Center at the State Fairgrounds—and it’s doing it big. Expect two full days of vintage clothing (men’s and women’s), vinyl, games, housewares, and all the “I didn’t know I needed this” finds, with completely different vendors each day.
Grab tickets here—future you will be glad you did.
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👋 Event of the day: MLK Jr Commemoration Weekend @ Apex Senior Center | January 16-19
MLK Jr. Commemoration Weekend brings the community together to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of racial equality and service. Get details here →
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