NC State Fair
- When: Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: From $5 Admission
The N.C. State Fair is the place to be this fall! The fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina 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.
Schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 16: noon - 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday Oct. 17 - 18 & Friday & Saturday Oct. 24 - 25: 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday Oct. 19 - 23 & Sunday, Oct. 26: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Fairgoers must purchase admission tickets and be inside the gates prior to 9:45 p.m. There is no re-entry after 9:45 p.m.
Special Days to Note:
October 19: accessABILITY Day presented by Bandwidth 9AM - 1PM
October 21: Senior Citizens Day
October 22: Military Appreciation Day presented by Duke Energy
October 23: Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day
- Website: www.ncagr.gov
- Contact Phone: 919-821-7400
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Family Fun
Check out the building and attraction hours to better plan your trip to the State Fair.
Passes are also offered. See website for details.
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