The North Carolina State Fairgrounds are located in West Raleigh at the corner of Hillsborough Street and Blue Ridge Road. It is conveniently located to I-40, I-440, and I-540.

Fiber artist Anne Allison, right, shows Samira Libbus, 8, how to weave on a loom from 1757 in Village of Yesteryear at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s. Back then, dazzling lights, fireworks, giant stuffed animals and wacky fair foods weren't yet on the menu.

During WWI, Raleigh became a national training ground for soldiers, with Camp Polk setting up an Army Tank School at the second location of our NC State Fairgrounds, which later became the rose ...

The 2022 N.C. State Fair will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh from Oct. 13-23, so it’s time to start planning your trip. A key — and sometimes stressful — part of planning any ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2024 N.C. State Fair continues offering several special days that fairgoers have come to love each year. The fair will run October 17-27 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh ...

Fiber artist Anne Allison, right, shows Samira Libbus, 8, how to weave on a loom from 1757 in Village of Yesteryear at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's back! For the first time in two years, people can enjoy the fun of the North Carolina State Fair. All the usual staples are back: entertainment, rides, animals, family ...