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Senior Citizen Day at The N.C. State Fair

Tuesday October 18, 2022 All Day
N.C. State Fairgrounds4285 Trinity RdRaleigh NC 27607(919) 821-7400
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Description

The North Carolina State Fair returns to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh from Oct. 13 - 23!

The fair offers an experience unique to North Carolina for all who attend and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors, and creative deep-fried delights. 

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, seniors ages 65+ get free admission to the Fair! Beginning at 9 a.m., while supplies last, Bojangles' biscuits and coffee will be served on the Dorton Patio near the Waterfall. A program with Commissioner Steve Troxler and music will kick off on the Waterfall Stage at 9:30 a.m.

Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis outside Gate 10. Access the parking lot via Blue Ridge Rd. Overflow parking and overflow handicap parking will be available at Carter Finley Stadium (Gate A). Trams will be available to move fairgoers from the parking lot to Dorton Arena. Buses may drop off passengers at Gate 1, the closest gate to all the activities in Dorton Arena, and then move to Carter-Finley Stadium for parking.

Know Before You Go:

Who

all ages

Cost

Gate Prices Oct. 14-23: Adults $13 | Military Adult (13-64) $8 at the gate only | Youth (6-12) $7 | Senior Adult (65+) FREE | Ages 5 & under Free

How

Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.ncstatefair.org/

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