RALEIGH, NC — The 158th N.C. State Fair will officially open on Friday, Oct. 16, featuring a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony and the debut of a major new fairgrounds addition.
N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will lead the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. to mark the official start of the annual event. State Fair officials, state agricultural leaders, and other dignitaries will join Troxler for the ribbon cutting.
Following the ceremony, fairgoers will be invited to explore the newly completed 30,000-square-foot Food Hall and meeting facility. Located on the Dorton Arena side of the building, the state-of-the-art facility will house five fair-time food vendors during this year’s run.
Opening Ceremony Details
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Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 11 a.m.
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Location: Front entrance of the Food Hall (Dorton Arena side), State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
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Key Speakers: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, alongside state agricultural leaders and officials
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