Oct 14, 2024 · A good visit to the N.C. State Fair begins with a good game plan. Getting to the fairgrounds is the first step in the plan, and it may be one of the most important parts of your visit.

Jun 11, 2025 · By the end of this series you’ll know everything you need to know in order to be State Fair ready. The fairgrounds is dotted with several landmark buildings, including several of national …

Jun 25, 2025 · At the N.C. State Fair we have a competition for everyone — seriously! There are 22 different categories and dozens of different individual competitions that you can enter.

Aug 20, 2025 · Each fall, the N.C. State Fair offers unparalleled entertainment with thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep …

Sep 23, 2021 · Review the fair map, free entertainment and what’s new for this year while on the train. There is a a lot to see and do at the fair and it helps to have a game plan before getting there.

Jun 4, 2025 · If you’re new to the state or gearing up to visit the fair for the first time, then here’s a crash course on the history of the State Fair. By the end of this blog, you’ll be State Fair trivia ready and …

A donation of canned food for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will be collected. The 31st annual Train & Railroadiana Show and Sale will take place in the Graham Building …

Oct 9, 2023 · Before you head to the state fair, it is smart to find a map of the fairgrounds online to see where you want to go, and how to get there. You can also find information on parking and …

Safely allowing certain activities on the fairgrounds is helping preserve a future for the N.C. State Fair, which operates on its own independent budget without state funding.

Now, I live on the coast of North Carolina, but return to Raleigh each October to take in the sights and sounds of the North Carolina State Fair. If you're looking, you'll find me in Heritage Circle with a cob …