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N.C. State Fair The 2026 N.C. State Fair runs Oct. 15-25. Check out www.ncstatefair.org for more info!
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Join us in congratulating the winners of this year's Pig on a Stick Home Chef Challenge, presented by Smithfield Foods! ...
06/19/2026

Join us in congratulating the winners of this year's Pig on a Stick Home Chef Challenge, presented by Smithfield Foods! 🥓

This challenge took place at the 2025 N.C. State Fair on Thursday, Oct. 23rd, inside Dorton Arena. We are so proud of all the winners for showcasing N.C. pork in such delicious ways!

First place: Virginia Kase - Piggy Bites Served With Fright
Second place: Jackie Boegel - Instant Pot Pig on a Stick
Third place: Jennifer Currie - Bourbon Bacon Belly Booyah

Reminder: Vendor Applications for the 2026 N.C. State Fair are due on July 1st! ⏰If you are interested in being a vendor...
06/18/2026

Reminder: Vendor Applications for the 2026 N.C. State Fair are due on July 1st! ⏰

If you are interested in being a vendor at this year's fair, please check out the application information at the link below. Applications are for consideration of space only, and do not guarantee you a location in the fair.

Apply here: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/partnerships -8616

Zachariah Fleming of Apex showed off his graphic design skills and won a fourth-place ribbon in the Graphic Design Compe...
06/17/2026

Zachariah Fleming of Apex showed off his graphic design skills and won a fourth-place ribbon in the Graphic Design Competition! Way to highlight the N.C. State Fair!

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

Don't miss the Hot Tub Sale this weekend, June 19-22nd, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! 🎉Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout ExpoG...
06/16/2026

Don't miss the Hot Tub Sale this weekend, June 19-22nd, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! 🎉

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo
Gov. Kerr Scott Building
Hours: Fri 12p-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
Show Admission Is Free

Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 30 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).

New Competition Announcement!! 🎉This year at the N.C. State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25th, we will be hosting a Plein ...
06/16/2026

New Competition Announcement!! 🎉

This year at the N.C. State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25th, we will be hosting a Plein Air Art Competition! For this competition, exhibitors will create an art piece of a live scene on the grounds at the N.C. State Fair on Monday, October 19th. More details will be provided soon on our website, so stay tuned!

Registration opens: July 1st at 9 a.m.
Registration closes: After the first 25 registrants OR on Sept. 15th
Schedule: Check in between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 19th. Finished art is due before 9 p.m. that day.
Note: Competitors must use the provided 16" x 20" canvas
Website info: www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-comps

20 years. Time for a return trip. Call us Carolina Hurricanes.
06/15/2026

20 years. Time for a return trip. Call us Carolina Hurricanes.

Congratulations to our very own Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup! ❤️🖤
06/15/2026

Congratulations to our very own Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup! ❤️🖤

The Countdown to the 2026 NC State Fair is on! It is 125 days until gates open! 🎉Currently the fairgrounds have several ...
06/12/2026

The Countdown to the 2026 NC State Fair is on! It is 125 days until gates open! 🎉

Currently the fairgrounds have several ongoing construction projects including renovations to the Holshouser Building, finishing construction on a new year-round food hall and events center and beginning construction on a new flower show building.

Phoebe Ortega of Raleigh earned a second-place ribbon for her delicious cake! Congratulations Phoebe! 🎂Stay tuned each W...
06/10/2026

Phoebe Ortega of Raleigh earned a second-place ribbon for her delicious cake! Congratulations Phoebe! 🎂

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

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