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Guide to NC State Fair 2025: Tickets, parking, food, new rides, transportation and special events

The 2025 NC State Fair runs from Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 26. You can purchase tickets now online.
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Fair and concertgoers taking traffic into consideration during dual events

The lights are bright and the smiles are even brighter at the North Carolina State Fair on a Friday night. There is action ...

How to take advantage of free admission for the military at the NC State Fair

It's the first time in many years that miliary members and a guest can get free admission on Military Appreciation Day.

New this year, the NC State Fair features a bronc-riding rodeo. What to expect

The fair has previously hosted horse shows and horse pulls. Now, saddle bronc riding and goat tying are added to the mix of ...

Thousands expected at final weekend of North Carolina State Fair

Two nights of back-to-back concerts at Lenovo Center paired with the final weekend of the North Carolina State Fair will make ...

State Fair of Virginia kicks off Sept. 26. Here's what you can expect

The new AgriGolf attraction will be at the State Fair of Virginia this year. The hands-on activity blends mini golf with an ...

The 166th Mississippi State Fair is underway in Jackson. See what brings people out

This year's event features more than 60 carnival rides, provided by North American Midway Entertainment, and more than 100 ...

Where and when to shop and eat at the State Fair of Virginia

State Fair of Virginia guests hankering for funnel cakes, nachos, turkey legs and elephant ears can find those, plus ...