N.C. State Fair

Reminder: Vendor Applications for the 2026 N.C. State Fair are due on July 1st! ⏰

If you are interested in being a vendor at this year's fair, please check out the application information at the link below. Applications are for consideration of space only, and do not guarantee you a location in the fair.

Apply here: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/partnerships -8616

New Competition Announcement!! 🎉

This year at the N.C. State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25th, we will be hosting a Plein Air Art Competition! For this competition, exhibitors will create an art piece of a live scene on the grounds at the N.C. State Fair on Monday, October 19th. More details will be provided soon on our website, so stay tuned!

Registration opens: July 1st at 9 a.m.
Registration closes: After the first 25 registrants OR on Sept. 15th
Schedule: Check in between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 19th. Finished art is due before 9 p.m. that day.
Note: Competitors must use the provided 16" x 20" canvas
Website info: www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-comps

Registration closes in just FOUR DAYS for our Competition Gardens at the 2026 N.C. State Fair!

Interested parties have until Monday, June 15th, to register for one of our 26 available plots. Everyone who registers will be entered into a lottery system. Check out the link below for more information and register today!

More info: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions/flowers-and-gardens

Phoebe Ortega of Raleigh earned a second-place ribbon for her delicious cake! Congratulations Phoebe! 🎂

Stay tuned each Wednesday as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair.