North Carolina State Fair
| North Carolina State Fair | |
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A view from the Midway with Dorton Arena in the background. | |
| Genre | State fair |
| Dates | October 16–26, 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Locations | 4285 Trinity Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1853–60, 1869–1925, 1928–41, 1946–2019, 2021– |
| Inaugurated | 1853 |
| Founders | North Carolina State Agricultural Society |
| Attendance | 998,926 (2024) |
| Area | 344 acres (139 ha) |
| Organized by | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| Website | www |
North Carolina State Fair Commercial & Education Buildings | |
Commercial and education buildings | |
| Location | NC State Fairgrounds Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Atwood & Weeks; John W. Hudson |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000855 |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1987 |
The North Carolina State Fair is a U.S. state fair and agricultural exposition held annually in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1853, the fair is organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It attracts around a million visitors over eleven days in mid-October.
The fair consists of carnival rides, agricultural exhibitions and competitions, food, music, demonstrations, and garden and craft displays. The North Carolina State Fair is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the United States.