2026 North Carolina State Fair
October 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Come out for the 2026 North Carolina State Fair, taking place October 15th–25th, at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC!
“A Memory Worth Making, A Story Worth Telling”
The annual event showcases North Carolina’s agriculture, agribusiness, arts, crafts, and culture through educational and competitive exhibits in livestock, horticulture, cooking, and folk art, awarding over $700,000 in prize money each year. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, shopping vendors, local food, and live entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday, October 15th: 12PM-11PM
Friday & Saturday October 16th-17th & Friday & Saturday October 23rd-24th: 9AM-11:30PM
Sunday-Thursday, October 18th-22nd & Sunday, October 25th: 9AM-11PM
Gates and midway closing times are weather permitting. Fairgoers must purchase admission tickets and be inside the gates prior to 9:45PM. There is no re-entry after 9:45PM.
N.C. State Fair – Plan Your Visit | NC Agriculture
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