North Carolina State Fair 2026
From
October 15, 2026
until
October 25, 2026
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)
About North Carolina State Fair
The N.C. State Fair runs October 15–25, 2026 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
North Carolina’s largest annual event features agricultural exhibits, competitions, carnival rides, entertainment, and fair foods over 11 days.
- Dates: October 15–25, 2026
- Hours: Opening day (Oct 15) noon–11 p.m.; most other days gates 9 a.m.–11 p.m. (Fri/Sat to 11:30 p.m.) — see official hours page
- Venue: N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
- Website: ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair
- Phone: +1-919-821-7400
Register for entry or booths
Please register at the organizer website of North Carolina State Fair
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Raleigh - North Carolina State Fairgrounds, North Carolina, United States