North Carolina State Fair
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| North Carolina State Fair | |
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 A view from the Midway with Dorton Arena in the background. | |
| Genre | State fair |
| Dates | 12–22 October 2023 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Location(s) | 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1853–60, 1869–1925, 1928–41, 1946–2019, 2021– |
| Inaugurated | 1853 |
| Founders | North Carolina State Agricultural Society |
| Attendance | 926,425 (2023)[1] |
| Area | 344 acres (139 ha) |
| Organized by | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| Website | www |
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Quick Facts Location, Built ...
North Carolina State Fair Commercial & Education Buildings | |
 Commercial and education buildings | |
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| Location | NC State Fairgrounds Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Built | 1928 (1928) |
| Architect | Atwood & Weeks; John W. Hudson |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000855[2] |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1987 |
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The North Carolina State Fair is an American state fair and agricultural exposition held annually in Raleigh, North Carolina.[3] Founded in 1853, the fair is organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[4][5] It attracts around a million visitors over eleven days in mid-October.[3][6]
The fair consists of carnival rides, agricultural exhibitions and competitions, food, music, demonstrations, and garden and craft displays.[3] The North Carolina State Fair is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the United States.[3]