NC State Fair Opens October 13, 2011

Hours of Operation

Fairgrounds Gates

Open 8 a.m. – midnight (weather permitting)
Except Oct. 13, when gates open at 3 p.m.
Fairgoer must have advance ticket, or purchase admission ticket prior to 10 p.m., in order to enter gates between 10 p.m. and closing.

Admission Ticket Booths

Open 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Except Oct. 13 when admission ticket booths open at 3 p.m.
Fairgoer must have advance ticket, or purchase admission ticket prior to 10 p.m., in order to enter gates between 10 p.m. and closing.

Midway Ride Ticket Booths

Open 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Except Oct. 13 when midway ride ticket booths open at 3 p.m.

Midway Rides

10 a.m. – midnight (weather permitting)
Except Oct. 13 when midway rides open at 3:30 p.m.

Exhibit Halls

9 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Except Oct. 13 when exhibit halls open at 4 p.m.

Website: ncstatefair.org