Visit the N.C. State Fair Website for details.
Come enjoy the mouth-watering food, carnival rides, the livestock shows, and entertainment at the N.C. State Fair at the State Fairgrounds at 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. Make lasting memories with your family and friends, deepen your connection to agriculture, and realize that we are all truly “So Happy Together!”
Fairgrounds Gates
Oct. 13: Noon – 11 p.m.
Oct. 14 – 15: 9 a.m. – Midnight
Oct. 16 – 20: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Oct. 21 – 22: 9 a.m. – Midnight
Oct. 23: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Midway Rides
Oct. 13: Noon – Gate Closing
Oct. 14 – 23: 10 a.m. – Gate Closing
Exhibit Halls
Oct. 13: Noon – 9:45 p.m.
Oct. 14 – 23: 9 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.
NC Public House
Oct. 13: Noon – 10 p.m.
Oct. 14 – 15: Noon – 11 p.m.
Oct. 16 – 20: Noon – 10 p.m.
Oct. 21 – 22: Noon – 11 p.m.
Oct. 23: Noon – 10 p.m.
No admittance to the N.C. State Fair after 9:45 p.m.
In the event of adverse weather, hours may be amended for the safety of our fairgoers.
