GOT TO BE NC FEST (AGFEST 2016)

Celebrate North Carolina as we “Spring into Summer” during the 9th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 20-22! 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 Got to be NC Homegrown Fare, sponsored by Lowe’s Foods ( admission required- 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!!!

Friday Gates open at 12 noon. 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.
Got To be NC Homegrown Fare, sponsored by Lowe’s Foods Exposition Center

9th Annual Masonic Carolina Pig Jig BBQ Cook-off: $15 for adults and kids 6 and under eat FREE – Saturday only beginning 11a.m. on lot beside the Exposition Center. Corvette Club Display: Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.

Grandstand Events – Free Spectator Admission
Canine & Equine Shows – Friday: Noon – 7 p.m.
Antique Tractor Pulls – Saturday & Sunday: 2 – 8:00 p.m.

Dorton Arena:
John Deere Gator Wars – Friday 4:30 – 8 p.m. (free spectator admission)
Raleigh Trans Jam BMX Contest Plus Art Contest – Free 20″ hyper bike giveaway – check weblink for compettiion details.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (free spectator admission)
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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 a.m. – 10 p.m.*
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
* May extend for one hour based on attendance
Carnival Wrist Bands
Friday: $20 – purchase noon to 5 p.m. – Good until 10:00 p.m. – unlimited rides
Sunday: $20 – purchase all-day Sunday – unlimited rides

FIREWORKS: 9:15 pm on Friday & Saturday!

Visit www.gottobencfestivalt.com orwww.facebook.com/ncagfest for additional updates. Produced 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,

Adidas Clearance Sale,

Bill Plemmons RV World Open House Celebration Sale and

Island Spring Festival 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.