Got To Be NC kicks off Friday at the NC State Fairgrounds and preparations are already underway. This year, you can expect a ...

As you walk through the luminous Midway and past the swirling, musical rides this month, take a quick step back in time and remember the simpler origins of the North Carolina State Fair.

Unlimited ride wristbands cost $40 after Oct. 17. Each wristband will be valid for one day only during the 2023 N.C. State Fair. General tickets cost $1 per ride ticket. Children’s rides are ...

North Carolina State Fair (Oct. 17-27) - This annual event features deep fried food and tons of carnival rides. NC Mountaineer and Apple Butter Festival (TBD) - A two-day festival with apple ...