Family fun
N.C. State Fair
DateOct 16, 2026 (EDT)
PriceSee details
AgesAll ages
A massive annual state fair featuring carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, motorsports, and fireworks.
Carnival rides, games and fried food galore: the largest event in our state showcases the finest of North Carolina at the N.C. State Fairgrounds . Highlights include a livestock show, horticultural exhibits, live music, motorsports derby, nightly fireworks and more. Registration Ages 13-64: advance price $10, gate price $13 Military: gate price $8 Ages 6-12: advance price $5, gate price $7 Ages 65+: advance and gate price $5 Photo by Justin Kase Conder
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Hosted at
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh
