The Raleigh Market: A Weekend Treasure Hunt at the State Fairgrounds
A weekly mix of antiques, odd finds, and fairground flavors.
Shannon
January 03, 2026
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Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am–5pm, The Raleigh Market is part flea market, part antique show, part “how did I end up buying this?” adventure. With hundreds of vendors, you’ll find everything from high-end antiques and handcrafted goods to power tools, plants, and delightfully weird treasures.
Free parking, free admission, rain or shine—and yes, there are food trucks and fair food to fuel the hunt.
This isn’t sponsored…we just can’t resist a good treasure hunt and fair food. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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