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Gate Admission

NCSF 24 Ticket
Discounted Advance Prices

Online: Jul. 1 - Oct. 16
Walk-Up: Oct. 3 - Oct. 16
Dorton Kiosk - Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Starting Jul. 11
 

Gate Prices

Online: Oct. 17-26
Gates: Oct. 17-26
 

Adult
ages 13-64
$10$13
Military Adult
ages 13-64
N/A$8
Youth
ages 6-12
$5$7
Child
ages 5 & under
FreeFree
Senior Adult
ages 65+
$5$5
Group Adult
40 or more tickets
$8N/A
Group Youth
40 or more tickets
$4N/A

Cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express will be accepted at all gate locations for ticket purchases.

Fairgoers must purchase admission tickets and be inside the gates prior to 9:45 p.m. There is no re-entry after 9:45 p.m.

Admission ticket price includes all applicable state and local sales tax.  Each ticket purchased online will be assessed a ticketing fee of 10.725%. 

Each Admission ticket purchased through a Kiosk will be assessed a $.10 ticketing fee.

The N.C. State Fair operates rain or shine and does not offer refunds.

If you have questions about ordering tickets online, call 919-653-0443, go to Etix Online Support or https://support.etix.com/.

Important Information for Carnival Ticketing

  • Ride Ticket Cards, Unlimited Ride Wristbands, State Fair Flyer tickets and State Fair SkyGazer tickets do not include admission to the N.C. State Fair.
  • Ride Ticket Cards and Unlimited Ride Wristbands are not valid for the State Fair Flyer or State Fair Sky Gazer.
  • Each wristband will be valid for one day only during the 2025 N.C. State Fair. There is an additional $1 fee for all unlimited ride wristbands and ride ticket cards.
  • Rider must be present at redemption for wristband to be applied.
  • Advance sale ride card and unlimited ride wristband vouchers will be redeemed at Ride Redemption Tents. Ride Redemption Tents are located near Gates 7, 8 and 9 or front of Dorton Arena. Look for the neon green tents with stars on top. Tents will be open on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 12 p.m.-10 p.m. and then daily from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Carnival Ticket Plazas located in each Midway will be open during all carnival operating hours.
  • State Fair Flyer and State Fair SkyGazer ticket vouchers will be redeemed at the ride itself.

*Online sales are print-at-home tickets. Ticket sheet(s) and/or wristband(s) purchased online will be assessed a ticketing fee of 10.725%. Ride sheets and ride wristbands will be print-at-home voucher(s) to be redeemed at the fair for ride ticket(s) or wristband(s). Tickets purchased at the Kiosk will be assessed a $.10 ticketin fee.

Tools For Schools Program

Online Advance Sale Only: July 1 - Oct. 16

Field of Dreams

For every Advance Adult Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code, the State Fair will donate $2 to the school. For every Advance Child Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code, the State Fair will donate $1 to the school.

To support your school, simply enter your school code under "Membership" at check-out on the Tools for Schools link. This promotion is only available online in advance of the Fair. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Participating School Systems

Granville County School Code List

Wake County School Code List

Central North Carolina Charter Schools Code List

Weekday Lunch Pass Program - ADMISSION ONLY

Take your lunch break at the fair!

  • Visit Gate 9 off Trinity Road, or Gate 1 off Hillsborough Street ONLY after 11:30 a.m. on weekdays. This offer is not valid at other gates or on weekends.
  • Purchase a lunch card at the gate for $20 with cash (cash sales only).
  • Buy your lunch from the many fair food vendors on site. Fair food vendors take cash. ATMS are available inside the fairgrounds.
  • Return the lunch card by 1:30 p.m. to the same gate you entered on the same day purchased the card for a full $20 cash refund.
  • If you leave later than 1:30 p.m., then you forfeit your $20. The card is good only on the day purchased. This program is only for adult admission, no food is included.

Discounted Advance Sale Ticket Locations

LocationDatesHoursTickets On Sale
NCSF 24 Ticket
Monday, Jul. 1 - Thursday, Oct. 17Jul. 1 at 10 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 16Admission
Ride Tickets
Ride Wristbands
Special Event Tickets
State Fair Flyer Tickets
State Fair SkyGazer
Specialty Packages

N.C .State Fairgrounds
Gate 9 (Trinity Rd.)
4285 Trinity Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607

Thursday, Oct. 2 - Thursday, Oct. 179 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gate 9 off Trinity Road
Admission
Ride Tickets
Ride Wristbands
Group Tickets
Military Admission
Special Event Tickets
State Fair Flyer Tickets
State Fair SkyGazer Tickets
N.C .State Fairgrounds
Dorton Arena Kiosk
4285 Trinity Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Daily Starting Friday, Jul. 119 a.m. - 6 p.m.Admission
Ride Tickets
Ride Wristbands
Group Tickets
Military Admission
Special Event Tickets
State Fair Flyer Tickets
State Fair SkyGazer Tickets
 

N.C. Museum of History - Kiosk
5 East Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Thursday, Oct. 2 - Thursday, Oct. 169 a.m. - 5 p.m.Admission
Ride Tickets
Ride Wristbands
Group Tickets
Military Admission
Special Event Tickets
State Fair Flyer Tickets
State Fair SkyGazer Tickets

State Farmers Market
1201 Agriculture St.
Raleigh, NC 27603

Thursday, Oct. 2 - Thursday, Oct. 169 a.m. - 5 p.m.Admission
Ride Tickets
Ride Wristbands
Group Tickets
Military Admission
Special Event Tickets
State Fair Flyer Tickets
State Fair SkyGazer Tickets