Event Concluded Annual Statewide Family Friendly
North Carolina State Fair 2026
Oct 16–26, 2026
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Organizer NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Category Agriculture & Livestock
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
North Carolina State Fair 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, 11-day statewide agricultural fair
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- Venue
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
- Location
- Raleigh - North Carolina Explore Raleigh’s official visitor guide for attractions, dining, and local tips.
- Nearby Airports
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- Raleigh‑Durham International Airport (RDU) ~ 7 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Established
- 1853
- By the Numbers
- 1,000,000+ visitors; 11 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly with kid activities.
- Frequency
- Annual
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North Carolina State Fair 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
North Carolina State Fair takes place at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, located at 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 919-733-2145
How can I contact the organizer?
Phone: +1 919-707-3000Address: 1001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, United States
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