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N.C. State Fair Quick GuideGates Oct. 14– noon to midnightOct. 15&16 and 22&23 – 8 a.m. to midnightOct. 17-21 & 24 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.Ticket Booths Oct. 14 – noon to 9:45 p.m.Oct. 15-24 – 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.Exhibit Halls Oct. 14 – noon to 9:45 p.m.Oct. 15-24 – 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.Midway Oct. 14 – noon to midnightOct. 15&16 and 22&23 – 10 a.m. to midnightOct. 17-21 & 24 – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Parking for staff and media has been moved to Gate C at Carter-Finley stadium. This lot is available by permit and on a first-come, first-served basis. A shuttle will run every 15 minutes from Gate C to Fairgrounds Gate 12.

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The press office is located on the 2nd floor of the Kerr Scott Building. Work space, WIFI and restrooms are available for working members of the media. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Oct. 19, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 24.

Phone numbers listed are for calls before Oct. 10. After Oct. 10,staff can be reached in the Press Office at 919-839-4662.Andrea Ashby, director, 919-707-3004Heather Overton, assistant director, 919-707-3006Sarah Ray, PIO, 919-839-4527Joseph Pitchford, PIO, 919-707-3005 Brandon Herring, PIO, 919-707-3007 Taylor Parrish, NCDA&CS Social Media Coordinator, 919-707-3003 Jackie Bullock, office manager, 919-707-3002

Admission Gate, Online Advance* or Circle K Adults $13 $10 Military w/ ID $8 N/A Children 6-12 $7 $5 Children 5 and under Free FreeAdults 65 and over $5 $5 *Advance tickets are available through Oct. 15 online, at Circle K stores and Gate 9 at the State Fairgrounds. See website for other retail locations and discount packages.

Check out the Newsroom section of the website for high resolution photos, logos and the latest news releases.

• Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Great Pumpkin & Watermelon Weigh-Off, Expo Center

• Thursday, Oct. 14, at noon, Gates Open! • Friday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m., Opening Ceremony, North Side

Dorton Arena• Friday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., Tobacco Stringing Contest,

Heritage Circle• Sunday, Oct. 17, State Fair accessABILITY Day presented by

Bandwidth• Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., Livestock Hall of Fame Ceremo-

ny, Graham Building • Monday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. Century Farm Family Reunion,

Hunt Horse Complex • Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m. Senior Citizens Day & Senior

Fun Fest, Dorton Arena • Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. New Home of the N.C. Forest

Service and N.C. Soil and Water Conservation - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

• Wednesday, Oct. 20, Military Appreciation Day; 10 a.m., parade; 10:45 a.m., Ceremony, Waterfall Stage

• Thursday, Oct. 21, Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day - Free admission with six cans of food.

• Friday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., Mock Tobacco Auction, Tobacco Pavilion, Heritage Circle

• Friday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Junior Livestock Sale of Champions, Graham Building

STATE FAIR SKYGAZER: 5 FUN FACTS1. 155 ft tall (62.5 feet taller than Dorton Arena)2. Weighs 400,000 pounds (center axle weighs 6,600 lbs.) 3. Largest traveling wheel in the United States 4. Has 524,000 LED lights and six miles of electrical wiring5. Holds 216 people in 36 closed 6-person gondolas

Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the fair. A separate ticket is required and is not included in the ride wristband. Located on the south side of Dorton Arena.

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Got to Be NC Pavilion presented by AgriSupply has moved to Dorton Arena. From local products to farmer spotlights, a cooking demonstration stage to pop-up competitions, this exhibit is not to be missed. Not only can you learn how North Carolina’s agricul-tural diversity impacts your life every day, but you can also taste and purchase products made by your neighbors in North Carolina. Open daily 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., except for Thursday, Oct. 14, when the exhibit opens at noon.

The NC Public House has moved! Due to overwhelming support, and the need for more space the NC Public House has moved to the South Side Dorton Arena Lobby just across from the State Fair SkyGazer Ferris Wheel. Patrons can purchase $10 tickets, which provides their choice of two three-ounce servings of wine or two eight-ounce servings of beer or cider. Tickets for craft sodas can be purchased for $5 each. This popular attraction is a partnership with the N.C. Craft Brewers Guild and the N.C. Wine and Grape Council. North Carolina is home to 350-plus craft breweries and 185 winer-ies. Opens at noon daily and runs until 10 p.m., except for Friday and Saturday nights when the hours are extended until 11 p.m.

Folk Festival performances will move to a tent beside the Old Church near the round Holshouser Building. The move aligns the Folk Festival near other heritage crafts and exhibits in the Village of Yesteryear and in Heritage Circle. The Folk Festival is both a com-petition and celebration of North Carolina dance and music. The individual and group performances draw a crowd daily because of their high-energy and lively music.

NEW 2021 LOCATIONS

New Special Day: On Sunday, Oct. 17, the State Fair will host its first accessABILITY Day presented by Bandwidth. This special event day for people with disabilities, will offer a quieter, less stimulat-ing environment with rides, games and vendor booths operating with no lights or music from 8 a.m. to noon. And music on the entertainment stages will be acoustic sets with light amplification. Throughout the day, there will be a Bandwidth Chill Out Zone, offering a quieter spot for guests who may need to take a break from the busy outdoor atmosphere; specially designed inclusive or adaptive “on the spot” competitions, noise cancelling headphones that can be checked out and guidebooks highlighting all the inclu-sive activities offered.

New Competitions: Decorated Christmas trees, painted rocks, planted wheelbarrows, decorated footwear and decorated socks. The decorated Christmas tree contest features two categories of decorations – one for any holiday theme and a second for vintage or antique ornaments. You can find out more about the competi-tions at www.ncstatefair.org and click on the competitions tab.

New Schedule for Livestock Shows: North Carolina’s livestock industry will have more days to highlight its contribution to the state’s economy. Livestock competitions will expand, spreading competitions out over three weekends. The junior competition kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 13, running through Thursday, Oct. 21. The Junior Livestock Sale of Champions moves to Friday, Oct. 22, in the Jim Graham Building. Activities take place in the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center

New Building: The N.C. Forest Service and N.C. Soil and Water Conservation are getting a new home in 2021. A special feature of the building is that the walls will be covered in boards representing native North Carolina wood types. Check it out up the hill from Heritage Circle in the State Fair Conservation Forest presented by Enviva.

NEW IN 2021

Since 1993, Fairgoers have donated more than 5.3 million pounds of food to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day is Thursday, Oct. 21. Bring six cans of food and get in free! You can even add a monetary donation to your online ticket purchase through the State Fair Cares program. Help us meet the needs of our community and gain free admission!

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Reminder: Fireworks location has changed to the pond near Gate 8. The best viewing location is near Heritage Circle or Gate 8.

FIREWORKS 2019: 938,029 Record: 1,091,887 (2010) 10-year average: 978,849 Historical Average: 830,622

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NC STATE FAIR BAG POLICYAPPROVED BAGS

PROHIBITED BAGS

GALLON BAG1 Gallon re-sealable, clear,

plastic storage bag

BACKPACK

CLEAR FANNY PACK

FANNY PACKCINCH BAG

LARGE PURSESPRINTED PATTERN

PLASTIC BAGOVERSIZED TOTE BAG

CAMERA CASECOMPUTER

BAG

MESH BAG

TINTEDPLASTIC BAG

DIAPER BAGMust be accompanied by child

One Approved Bag Per Person

SMALL PURSESor CLUTCH BAGS

Do not exceed 6.5” x 4.5”

CLEAR TOTEPlastic, vinyl, or PVC and

do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”

CLEAR BACKPACK

Medically necessary items and diaper bags will be allowed after proper inspection.

There is an exception speci�cally for “credentialed” sta�, vendors and media who bring bags that do not meet the policy guidelines. However, their bags will still be searched prior to entry and only bags that pass the inspection will be allowed

into the N.C. State Fair.

For additional information and frequently asked questions, please visit ncstatefair.org

NC STATE FAIR BAG POLICYAPPROVED BAGS

PROHIBITED BAGS

GALLON BAG1 Gallon re-sealable, clear,

plastic storage bag

BACKPACK

CLEAR FANNY PACK

FANNY PACKCINCH BAG

LARGE PURSESPRINTED PATTERN

PLASTIC BAGOVERSIZED TOTE BAG

CAMERA CASECOMPUTER

BAG

MESH BAG

TINTEDPLASTIC BAG

DIAPER BAGMust be accompanied by child

One Approved Bag Per Person

SMALL PURSESor CLUTCH BAGS

Do not exceed 6.5” x 4.5”

CLEAR TOTEPlastic, vinyl, or PVC and

do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”

CLEAR BACKPACK

Medically necessary items and diaper bags will be allowed after proper inspection.

There is an exception speci�cally for “credentialed” sta�, vendors and media who bring bags that do not meet the policy guidelines. However, their bags will still be searched prior to entry and only bags that pass the inspection will be allowed

into the N.C. State Fair.

For additional information and frequently asked questions, please visit ncstatefair.org

CLEAR BAG POLICY