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Event Overview:
The North Carolina State Fair is the largest 11-day event in North Carolina, attracting more than 900,000 attendees. The Fair host many diverse musical acts, numerous food vendors, games booths and carnival rides, commercial and agricultural exhibitors. The Fair is managed and produced by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and is consistently ranked among the top 25 fairs in North America.
Entertainment
Concerts in Dorton Arena
Fireworks
A favorite tradition of the fair for generations of families is to stay at the fair until the fireworks go off. Fireworks are shot at 9:45 p.m. from a location across Trinity Road.
In addition, the fireworks signal the close of buildings and the gate ticket booths.
Folk Festival
Talented dancers and musicians from across North Carolina compete for the coveted Bascom Lamar Lunsford Trophy, which is awarded to the individual or group that best exemplifies North Carolina’s musical heritage. This 10-day competition features performances ranging from old-time bluegrass music to high-energy clogging and traditional square dancing.
Many groups take traditional dances and mix them with contemporary costumes and music to appeal to younger generations. Judging is based on audience appeal, authenticity, appearance, enthusiasm and competency.
Free Entertainment
There's guaranteed to be a bumper crop of fun with more than 20 performers from our lineup of talented grounds entertainment. You can see BMX stunt bikers flying through the air, witness the side-splitting powers of a comedy superhero and even see the super-fast speed of racing swine. They’re just a few of the free entertainment options, which also includes roaming acts and daily concerts on the Kitchen Craft Waterfall Stage, Bluegrass stage and Heritage Village Church Stage.
Shows and Performances | Musical Stages | Roaming Acts
Grandstand Shows
Kiddieland Fun Park
Kiddieland Fun Park, nestled under the trees behind Kiddieland, caters to children with entertaining shows and space to take a break from the Midway.
Rides & Games
Special Event Days
Preview Day | Youth Day | Senior Day |Military Day | Food Lion Hunger Relief Day
Top Five Reasons People Visit the Fair
Annual tradition
Food
Agricultural Exhibits/General Exhibits
Rides/Games
Flower Show/Livestock Show
Exhibitor Information:
Becoming a vendor or entertainer There is a very low turnover for commercial space at the N.C. State Fair. We do look for unique products and services to add to the quality vendors already at the fair.
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| Event Name | City | State | Atendance | Exhibitors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State Fair 2025 | Raleigh | North Carolina | - | - | Oct 16, 2025 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2024 | Raleigh | North Carolina | - |  verified |
Oct 17, 2024 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2023 | Raleigh | North Carolina | - | estimated |
May 19, 2023 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2022 | Raleigh | North Carolina | estimated |
verified |
Oct 13, 2022 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2021 | Raleigh | North Carolina | verified |
verified |
Oct 14, 2021 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2020 | Raleigh | North Carolina | estimated |
- | Oct 15, 2020 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2019 | Raleigh | North Carolina | verified |
- | Oct 17, 2019 |
| North Carolina State Fair 2018 | Raleigh | North Carolina | verified |
- | Oct 11, 2018 |
