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North Carolina State Fair
Eleven days of rides, animals, exhibits, competitions, family entertainment, and fair food in Raleigh.
WhenThu, Oct 15-25, 10:00 AM start
Start time10:00 AM
CostSee official site
Good forFamily, Couples, Adults
VenueNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds
SourceNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture
Before you go
- Check the official daily schedule, admission offers, and traffic guidance before choosing a date.
- Parking: Use the fair's official parking and transit guide
- Crowd level: Very high on weekends
- Age fit: All ages
- Duration: 11d
- Distance: Distance varies
Where it happens
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
What to know
The North Carolina State Fair runs October 15-25, 2026 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.