RALEIGH JAYCEES TURKEY SHOOT
The longest running game at the North Carolina State Fair and easily one of the most popular.
Since 1952 we have offered a safe and fun environment for the general public to experience shooting at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The event began as a fundraiser to raise money to build the Jaycee City Park in Raleigh, NC.
Over the last 54 years, the population of the Raleigh area has tripled and the state fair has grown with it. One thing that has remained the same since we opened is the community’s love of the Turkey Shoot. We are the only event at the state fair that allows participants to fire real guns. The Turkey Shoot is the longest running game at the North Carolina State Fair and is easily one of the most popular. At our peak times, fair attendees will wait in line watching the other shooters for 30-45 minutes for the opportunity to shoot a 20-gauge shotgun and the chance to win a turkey or a T-Shirt. Our Turkey Shoot consists of 12 participants shooting 20-gauge shotguns at targets.
The closest pellet to the cross hairs wins a frozen turkey or a Turkey Shoot T-Shirt. Our participants are 12 years old and older and have varying levels of experience with firearms. All participants listen to our safety speech and instructions. We offer one-on-one assistance to anyone who requests it. We have first time shooters nearly every round and their first experience is in a safe and fun environment as they shoot against their friends and family.
Points of Interest:
- Our event is so popular that “The Cat’s Meow” sells woodcarvings of our building to the general public.
- Our participants are eager to tell us about their history with the event and will often arrive wearing the shirts they won in years past.
- One family told us that their son has won the Thanksgiving Turkey for their family at our event every year for the last 20 years.
- The TS is constantly voted one of the most popular events of the Jaycees themselves. Volunteers run our event and we often have to turn people away because too many people want to come out to work.
- Our event is always one of the most popular for the Carnival workers themselves. We will see the same faces every day as they spend their breaks during the day playing our game.
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| 3′ X 6′ | 4 |
| 3′ X 4′ | 2 |
| 2.5′ X 10′ | 1 |
Outside of Doors |
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Inside Entrance Wall |
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| 18″ X 24″ | 6 |
Inside Exit Wall |
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| 18″ X 24″ | 6 |
Inside Opportunities |
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| Hay Banners | 3 |
| Target Print Logo | 4 |
North Carolina State Fair
The North Carolina State Fair brings in over 750,000 people for two weeks in October. The 2006 state fair is scheduled from October 13-22, 2006.
Some aerial shots of the fairground during fair time. The Turkey Shoot is located inside the yellow boxes. Click on the images to see a closer picture.
The Dixie Gun and Knife Classic Shows
In addition to the annual state fair, the NC State Fairgrounds are home to four Dixie Gun and Knife Classic Shows each year since 1981.
It’s the Carolina’s Largest Show of it’s Kind! Buy, Sell, or Trade! Antique and Modern Guns. Military and Sporting Guns. Surplus and Accessories. Hunting, Camping and Outdoor Recreational Equipment.
2006 Dixie Gun and Knife Classic Show Dates
- Jan 21-22 2006
- May 6-7 2006
- Aug 12-13 2006
- Nov 18-19 2006
For more information go to Dixie Gun and Knife Shows webpage.
Dixie Deer Classic
March 3-5 2006
Deer Hunters Convention. This annual event offers the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors. Seminars, displays, trophy scoring, and archery competition. Webpage Dixie Deer Classic
Other Events at the Fairground
Each week, there are at least several events held. In fact the number of events at the fair grounds has been increasing each year.
Click here for a complete list of events planned so far this year.
New Events this Year!
Raleigh Rebels – Indoor Football
The Raleigh Rebels will be playing at the Dorton Arena. A member of the American Indoor Football League. Their season begins Feb 25, 2006.
Check the Raleigh Rebels Website for a complete list of their games this season.
EXP Paintball Tournament
March 4-5 2006
EXP Paintball Tournament Season Opener. This is a 7-Man format, NPPL Feeder Series held throughout the East Coast kicking off its first event at the NC State Fairgrounds. Over $35,000 in prizes will be awarded across all divisions. Daily competition on Saturday and Sunday begins at 8:00 am.
For more info check their website: www.expseries.com
Please email of the people below to find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities available.
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Paul Hoover