September 12-14, 2025
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
2025 Event Information
2025 Dates & Hours
Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Admission passes are valid for entry any one day of the show (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).
Adults (Online) $10
Adults (Box Office) $12
Seniors 60+ (Box Office) $7 on Friday only with ID
Children Ages 12 & Under FREE
NEW 4-PACK: Get 4 tickets for the price of 3! Discounted rate: $30 per 4 pack. Tickets valid for one admission each. Valid for one day only.
Click here to purchase group tickets.
HEROES ADMITTED FREE - ALL THREE DAYS!
Free admission for Heroes! All active and retired military personnel, veterans, fire, police, and first responders receive free admission with a valid ID at the box office all three days of the show! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
TEACHERS ADMITTED FREE - ALL THREE DAYS!
We invite educators to attend the show free of charge with valid faculty ID at the box office. Thank you for everything you do for our children! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
NURSES ADMITTED FREE - ALL THREE DAYS!
Show your professional nursing ID at the box office for free admission. Thank you for your service to our communities! Offer does not extend to family members or friends, one admission per valid ID.
RESEND TICKETS
Help, I'm unable to find the tickets I purchased online!
Be sure to check your junk email folder first. You may have your ticket confirmation email resent to you by visiting the following link: https://www.microspec.com/tix123/Resend.cfm
WILL CALL
Will Call is located at the Box Office in the Exposition Center lobby. Tickets are filed by last name.
Show Location
North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center & Jim Graham Building
4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
ncstatefair.org
During road construction, simply follow the posted signage directing you to an open gate. Gate 5 on Youth Center Dr. is the closest open gate to our show location. The show is in the Exposition Center (box office) and the Jim Graham Building.
PARKING
Parking is free. Disabled parking available by permit as posted near building entrances. Enter from Youth Center Drive, Gate 5.