15–25 Oct 2026 · Raleigh, US

N.C. State Fair

The 2026 N.C. State Fair is an eleven-day public state fair held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in West Raleigh from 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-25. It features high-flying rides, deep-fried foods, live music, stunt shows and nightly fireworks, and is described as the largest annual event in the state drawing around one million visitors each October.

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Dates
15–25 Oct 2026
Venue
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Location
Raleigh, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Consumer
Duration
11 days
Scale
International
Visitors
1,000,000Fact
Media & Entertainment
Event website

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About N.C. State Fair

N.C. State Fair is an international trade show for the Media & Entertainment industry, held in Raleigh, United States. The 2026 edition runs 15–25 Oct 2026 at North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It brings together 1,000,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

Known editions

Venue

North Carolina State Fairgrounds

1025 Blue Ridge Rd., 27607 Raleigh, North Carolina, US

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Frequently asked questions

When is N.C. State Fair 2026?
N.C. State Fair 2026 runs 15–25 Oct 2026 at North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Where is N.C. State Fair held?
N.C. State Fair is held at North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, United States.
Is N.C. State Fair worth attending?
N.C. State Fair is an international trade show for the Media & Entertainment industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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