Who else is absolutely LOVING the views from the America 250 Wheel?! 😍🎡 Don't miss your chance to ride this evening before the gates close on the 2026 N.C. State Fair! #NCStateFair

We are so proud of all the Special Awards Show participants! 🥰🎉 Yesterday, the Special Awards Show recognized many hard-working individuals and their animals. The joy and excitement could be felt around the room as these kids were applauded for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to everyone who participated! #NCStateFair

Today, four individuals were inducted into the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame, which serves to recognize and honor outstanding supporters of the fair. Congratulations to JW Wilson, Martha Leonard Mobley, Senator Tom McInnis and Heather Boodey! Learn more about them on our Facebook page! #NCStateFair

It's the last day of the 2026 N.C. State Fair, which means it's your last chance to participate in our Deep Fried Bingo! 🤩👏 See how many of these items you can check off as you make your way across the grounds. Let us know when you get bingo! #NCStateFair

The "Layer It Up" Lasagna Home Chef Challenge, presented by @Wegmans, is happening NOW! 😋🎉 Head on over to the lobby of Dorton Arena for the final Home Chef Challenge of the 2026 N.C. State Fair. We can't wait to see what delicious recipes our home chefs have cooked up, and who takes home the first-place ribbon. See you there! #NCStateFair

It’s the very last day of the 2026 N.C. State Fair! For the next week, your dreams will probably consist of funnel cakes, fair rides, bright lights and farming in the Field of Dreams, presented by @NCelectriccoop! Did you know North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives were the driving force behind rural electrification? They didn’t stop there. Beyond providing electricity, each of the 26 not-for-profit cooperatives is investing in their communities and delivering new energy solutions to improve quality of life for co-op members in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. We are proud to partner with them on Field of Dreams this year! #NCStateFair

Meet our N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day, presented by @TractorSupply, Wynn Farms Produce and Mercantile in Williamston! 🎉🤩 The Wynn Farm is a family-owned operation producing cotton, soybeans, peanuts, corn and raising livestock like cattle, hogs and chickens. Current owner, Noah Wynn, is the fifth generation to operate the farm. Learn more about them in the blog post below and join us in thanking them for all that they do! #NCStateFair Read more: deepfried.ncstatefair.org/fa…

Today is the LAST DAY! We’re so excited to see you as we wrap up such a thrilling fair season. Celebrate by attending the final fireworks! 🎆 What was your favorite part of the #NCStateFair? Comment below ⬇️

Congratulations to Laura Lee Garbarz, our N.C. State Fair Fan Photo of the Day winner, presented by the @NCRailroad! 📷 We love seeing cherished family memories made at the N.C. State Fair. Thank you for coming to see us not once this season, but twice! 💖 Be sure to tag us in your photos or use the hashtag #NCStateFair tomorrow for your chance to be selected as our last N.C. State Fair Fan Photo of the Day!

We have so many delicious food items here on the grounds! What did you have for dinner? #NCStateFair

The Dairy Cattle Shows today highlighted many incredible students and their animals, as well as our state's dairy industry! 🥛🐄 Congratulations to all ribbon winners and thank you to these competitors for their hard work and dedication. We love to see agriculture at the heart of the N.C. State Fair! #NCStateFair

It's been a bad week to be a ribbon at the N.C. State Fair! We've been cutting ribbons left and right around here. ✂ Opening Ceremony at the new Midway Events Center ✂ Opening of the Wine, Cider & Mead Garden in Heritage Circle ✂ Opening of the renovated Holshouser Building (home of the Village of Yesteryear) ✂ Opening of the new Flower and Garden Show building We're so proud of the completion of these projects. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Congratulations to Dan Danford on being named the Superintendent of the Year! 🎉 Dan has been superintendent of the N.C. Flower Show since 2019 where he oversees the coordination, evaluation, and presentation of hundreds of plant-based exhibits that reflect both the state’s agricultural heritage and its evolving horticultural practices. In the past two years, he has worked tirelessly and adapted quickly to new building layouts, displays and more. According to N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, "the N.C. State Fair Flower Show is one of the most photographed areas of the fairgrounds and that is in large part to the effort that Dan and his team put into the show each year." Congratulations Dan and thank you for all of your hard work! #NCStateFair

Congratulations to our Plein Air Artwork People's Choice Winner - Amber Johnson of Benson! 🎉 Johnson was inspired to include Dorton Arena in her painting because she feels Dorton Arena is iconic to the State Fair. She added that you can’t go wrong with candy apples and the Ferris Wheel. Johnson is the owner of Wildflower Artistry. She also illustrated the children’s book Orville went the Fair, available at Pine Level Hardware. Congratulations Amber and thank you to everyone who participated in this competition! #NCStateFair

Only two nights left to enjoy the fireworks at the N.C. State Fair! 🎆🤩 Tonight and tomorrow at 9:45 p.m., end your day at the fair by enjoying the beautiful fireworks. Trust us - it's worth the wait! #NCStateFair

Time is running out to get your "My First N.C. State Fair" certificate, presented by Healthy Blue NC! 🎡😍 This certificate is the perfect way to commemorate your first time at the N.C. State Fair, or your little ones first time at the fair. Pick one up today at the @AgriSupply Expo Center Information booth or the Healthy Blue pick-up site in the Education Building. #NCStateFair

If you haven't already, head over to the Sam G. Rand Grandstand, presented by the @nclottery, today and tomorrow for the Motorsports Mayhem event! 🎉🤩 Experience monster trucks, a demo derby, and more at this exciting event. Check the Daily Schedule for specific showtimes and enjoy with your friends and family! #NCStateFair

Don't miss your chance to take the tram this weekend at the N.C. State Fair! The interior tram costs a small fee and stops at Dorton Arena and inside near gates 8, 10 and 1. Ticket booths for purchasing tram tickets are located at each of these stops inside the fairgrounds. The tram from the cardinal lot is free. Interior tram tickets cannot be purchased in advance. The tram costs are: $6.00 for seniors 65 yrs and older; $7.00 for 7 yrs - 64 yrs old. Kids 5 years old and under are free with an accompanying adult. The tram that connects the Cardinal Parking Lot to Gate 7 is free. Once you park in the lot and walk down a short black-top pedestrian path toward the fairgrounds, you can hop on the tram to ride to Gate 7 along Youth Center Drive. #NCStateFair

It's your last chance to participate in the N.C. State Fair Selfie Challenge, presented by @ncpork! 📸🎉 Commemorate your time at the 2026 N.C. State Fair by taking photos in these iconic locations. We can't wait to see all the fun you have this weekend with friends and family! #NCStateFair

The "Stew-pendous" Brunswick Stew Home Chef Challenge starts in just ONE HOUR! ⏰🎉 Head on over to the lobby of Dorton Arena to see all the incredible recipes our home chefs created to wow the judges. You might even find something new to try in your own kitchen! #NCStateFair