Celebrate North Carolina as we “Spring into Summer” during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine from dozens of North Carolina companies in the Food Expo ($2 admission – get redeemable coupons at door), and treat your kids to the pony rides, racing pigs and a Kidz Corral Activity Zone. How about a daily tractor parade of the antique tractors on hand? Loads of fun with more details to come! And remember, gate admission is FREE!!!
The Got to be NC Festival is a production of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More information and updated schedules are available at the festival website, www.ncagfest.com.
Friday gates open at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday gates open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday gates open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Building & Exhibit Hours:
Friday 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Food, Wine & Beer Expo $2- Exposition Center
7th Annual Masonic Carolina Pig Jig BBQ Cook-off: $15 for adults and kids 6 and under eat FREE – Saturday beginning 11a.m.
Grandstand Events – Free Spectator Admission
Dorton Arena:
Gator Wars
Motorized Muscle (free spectator admission) – Harley Davidson Ride-In on Saturday on grounds
Raleigh Trans Jam BMX Contest (free spectator admission)
Carnival – Pay as you go – click below for details
(buy wristbands on site on Friday and Sunday):
Friday: 12 noon – 10 p.m.*
Saturday: 10 am – 10 p.m.*
Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm
* May extend for one hour based on attendance
Carnival Wrist Bands
Friday: $20 – purchase noon to 5pm – Good until 10:00 pm – unlimited rides
Sunday: $20 – purchase all-day Sunday – unlimited rides
Visit www.ncagfest.com or www.facebook.com/ncagfest for additional updates. Sponsored by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Steve Troxler, Commissioner.
Free Admission activities also scheduled at the Fairgrounds during the GOT TO BE NC FESTIVAL:
Independent Labrador Specialty Dog Show in the Holshouser Building, Chatlee Boat Show & Sale in the Scott Building, MegaFlea at Got to Be and Let’s Shop Local in the Graham Building, Wake County 4-H Horse Show on Saturday and District 4-H Horse Show on Sunday at the Hunt Horse Complex and the Raleigh Flea Market in the Education & Commercial Buildings.