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Fair guide

North Carolina State Fair

Raleigh, North Carolina

October 15, 2026 – October 25, 2026

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Last verified: 2026-06-06

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Quick Facts

Dates
October 15, 2026 – October 25, 2026
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue
N.C. State Fairgrounds
Address
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Ticket link
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Map link
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Status
Confirmed

Overview

Parking & Transportation

Parking source: Confirmed official parking/transportation source.

Official Getting Here & Parking guidance lists free parking on State Fair and Carter-Finley Stadium property, with RV overnight-hour exceptions; follow posted State Fair parking signs.

Food Highlights

Food source: Official source only.

The current official fair page links to Food and Ride Finder resources; recheck for the live current-year food finder before fair week.

Accessibility

Accessibility source: Confirmed accessibility source.

The official accessibility guide covers handicap parking, wheelchair and electric scooter rentals, tram information, accessible restrooms, sensory day, and family support spaces. Recheck for current-year updates before visiting.

Planning Sections

Dates & Hours

October 15, 2026 – October 25, 2026

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Tickets & Discounts

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Food Highlights

Food details should be checked against source links before planning around a vendor, menu item, or dietary need.

Food information

Concerts & Entertainment

Review concert, grandstand, rodeo, parade, and daily schedule details close to fair week.

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Parking & Transportation

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Parking information

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Family Tips

Check rules for strollers, wagons, water bottles, bags, shade, bathrooms, quiet spaces, and re-entry before arriving.

State Fair Family Guide

Accessibility

Verify accessible parking, entrances, mobility rentals, service animal policies, seating, sensory resources, and guest-services contacts.

Accessibility information

Vendor & Exhibitor Links

Vendor deadlines, booth fees, insurance, permits, and product rules can change quickly.

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Nearby Fairs

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Sources & Corrections

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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