September 18-20, 2026
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
2026 Event Information
Dates & Hours
September 18-20, 2026
FRI 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission
Adults 13+: $12.00
Adults 13+ (BUY ONLINE and SAVE $2): $10.00
Seniors 60+ (Friday only with ID): $7.00
Children Ages 12 & Under: Free
4-PACK: Get 4 tickets for the price of 3! Discounted rate: $36 per 4 pack.
Show Location
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center & Jim Graham Building
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
ncstatefair.org
Hero Appreciation
All Weekend
Free admission for Heroes! All active and retired military personnel, veterans, fire, police, and first responders receive free admission with a valid ID at the box office all three days of the show! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
All Weekend
We invite educators to attend the show free of charge with valid faculty ID at the box office. Thank you for everything you do for our children! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
Nurse Appreciation
All Weekend
Show your professional nursing ID at the box office for free admission. Thank you for your service to our communities! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
Show Location
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center & Jim Graham Building
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
ncstatefair.org
During road construction, simply follow the posted signage directing you to an open gate. Gate 5 on Youth Center Dr. is the closest open gate to our show location. The show is in the Exposition Center (box office) and the Jim Graham Building.
PARKING
Parking is free. Disabled parking available by permit as posted near building entrances. Enter from Youth Center Drive, Gate 5.