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The North Carolina State Fair returns to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh from Oct. 13 - 23!
The fair offers an experience unique to North Carolina for all who attend and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors, and creative deep-fried delights.
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, seniors ages 65+ get free admission to the Fair! Beginning at 9 a.m., while supplies last, Bojangles' biscuits and coffee will be served on the Dorton Patio near the Waterfall. A program with Commissioner Steve Troxler and music will kick off on the Waterfall Stage at 9:30 a.m.
Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis outside Gate 10. Access the parking lot via Blue Ridge Rd. Overflow parking and overflow handicap parking will be available at Carter Finley Stadium (Gate A). Trams will be available to move fairgoers from the parking lot to Dorton Arena. Buses may drop off passengers at Gate 1, the closest gate to all the activities in Dorton Arena, and then move to Carter-Finley Stadium for parking.
Know Before You Go:
- See the Daily Schedule here.
- Hours of Operation (for everything) here.
- Check out Discount & Special Days here.
- Look what's new in 2022!
- Download the State Fair Map here.
Who
all ages
Cost
Gate Prices Oct. 14-23: Adults $13 | Military Adult (13-64) $8 at the gate only | Youth (6-12) $7 | Senior Adult (65+) FREE | Ages 5 & under FreeHow
Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.ncstatefair.org/