About the North Carolina State Fair The North Carolina State Fair's mission is to showcase and promote the state's agriculture, agribusiness, arts, crafts and culture through the annual agricultural fair. The Fair offers the agricultural community a venue to showcase its crops, livestock and new technology. The Fair is also an opportunity for the state's ever-increasing urban population to learn about agriculture through educational and competitive exhibits in the areas of livestock, horticulture, cooking, folk art and much more. More than $700,000 in prize money is awarded each year. Accessibility Guide Attendance Buy Tickets Now Group Ticketing Clear Bag Policy Daily Schedule Deals and Discounts Employment Hotel Partners Hours of Operation Getting Here & Parking Staff Directory
