N.C. State Fair

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2026 N.C. State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25th in Raleigh! 🎉

Save money by purchasing ride tickets, admission, and more now through Oct. 15th. Get yours today at the link below!

Purchase here: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/buy-tickets-now

Eleanor Cosmello of Southern Pines won Best of Show for her Youth Garment. Lovely work Eleanor! 🎉

Stay tuned each week as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair.

The 2026 Premium Book for Competitions at the N.C. State Fair is now live! 🎉

Head on over to our website to start planning your entries and submissions for this year. Registration will close on Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 11:59 p.m.

Premium Book here: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions