Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds
- When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:00 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
Join your friends and family for three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina Style at the Got to Be NC Festival at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Gate Admission and Parking are FREE!
You can enjoy a full day of family fun without spending a dime at the Got to Be NC Festival. However, some of the events and activities cost money or require a special admission. They are:
Carnival Rides and Games
Independent Vendors & Exhibitors (Food & Merch)
Got to Be NC Pavilion (NC food, wine & beer vendors)
State Fair Flyer
Annual Masonic Carolina Pig Jig
Kid's Activities:
Kidz Corral
Lil Ducky Water Racing
Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull on Saturday at 1PM
Action Alley 10AM - 3PM
and More!
Festival Gate Hours:
Friday 12PM - 10PM
Saturday 10AM - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 8PM
- Website: www.ncagr.gov
- Contact Phone: 919.821.7400
- Category: Free
There is no general public parking inside the gates on the Fairgrounds during the Festival. All Parking is located off Trinity Rd. Casey's Big Ticket Weekend: Stop by the Waterfall Ticket Kiosk and pick up your discounted admission tickets to the 2026 N.C. State Fair for October 15-22, 2026.
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