RV Rentals at North Carolina State Fair
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair is a 10-day event with carnival rides, midway games, livestock shows, comedy shows, and musical performances by famous artists and bands. Guests enjoy various carnival-style food and beverages, and there are merch booths where visitors can buy jewelry, souvenirs, and celebrity-related merchandise.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair has carnival rides, a tractor pull, comedy shows, a midway filled with games, agricultural shows, flower and garden shows, livestock exhibits, arts and crafts, and live musical performances. Stay up to date here about wristband days where you can save on ride fees.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair has many on-site amenities, including restrooms conveniently located throughout the fairgrounds. You’ll find food and beverages available at vendor booths along the midway. There are merch booths where you can purchase souvenirs and celebrity-related items.
LOCATION
North Carolina State Fair 4285 Trinity Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 The parking lots and midway are paved, but grassy areas around the fairgrounds can become muddy if it rains.
LINEUP
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair lineup will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the event page.
RVING AT THE EVENT
RVers can camp at the North Carolina State Fair, and the campground has full hookups, including water, electricity, and sewage. All RV sites are level and easy to back in or pull through, and there are security patrols to keep everyone safer. All campers can use the laundry facility and get trash pickup services. If you don’t want to camp on-site, there are many RV resorts, campgrounds, and parks that are close to the fairgrounds. If you don’t have your own RV, you can find many RV rentals available on RVshare. Here are some terrific RV campground, resort, and park recommendations:
Oceans RV Resort has many full-hookup RV sites with terrific views. The resort amenities include sports courts, a general store, a dog park, a fitness center, an on-site bar, a heated pool, a golf course, and free Wi-Fi.
Raleigh Oaks RV Resort & Cottages offers full-hookup RV sites with water, electricity, and sewage connections. The resort amenities include two pickleball courts, a pool and spa, mini golf, a playground, and hosted events.
Tips for RVers at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair:
If you plan to RV camp at the North Carolina fairgrounds, you should arrive early to get an RV spot. You cannot reserve the camping spots in advance, and they fill up quickly.
Fully stock your RV before you arrive so you can focus on the fun and festivities at the fair. You can also bring your car if you don’t want to drive your RV to the fairgrounds.
Become familiar with all the rules and regulations related to your preferred campground. Do not bring any items that aren’t permitted as you could get removed and won’t get a refund.
You cannot bring weapons, fireworks, outside food, or large bags to the fair. Pets are not allowed unless they are registered service animals. Bags are subject to search at the entrance.
WHERE TO STAY
Raleigh is a beautiful city with many attractions and accommodations. If you wish to stay at a hotel, you’ll find many selections that meet your preferences. Here are a few incredible hotel recommendations:
Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown offers well-appointed guest rooms with cozy bedding and memory foam beds. The hotel amenities include a fitness center, daily housekeeping, on-site parking, and free breakfast.
Wingate by Wyndham has terrific guest rooms with comfortable beds and contemporary decor. The hotel amenities include a fitness center, meeting rooms, airport shuttle service, on-site guest laundry, and free breakfast and parking.
HOW TO GET THERE
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Head east. Continue onto Trade Drive. Turn left onto Cedar Forks Drive. Turn left onto Airport Blvd. Continue straight to stay on Airport Blvd. Turn left to merge onto I-40 East. Merge onto I-40 East. Use the right two lanes to take exit 289 for Wade Avenue toward I-440/US-1 North. Continue onto Wade Avenue. Take the Blue Ridge exit. Use the middle lane to turn right onto Blue Ridge Road. Turn right onto Trinity Road. Turn left. Turn right. Turn right. Turn left, and the fairgrounds will be on the left. From Cary: Head south on North Academy Street toward Chapel Hill Road. Turn left at the first cross street onto Chapel Hill Road. Turn left onto Hillsborough Street. Turn left onto Youth Center Drive. Turn right. Take a slight left, and the fairgrounds will be on the right.
PARKING
Parking at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair is free, and the on-site staff will direct visitors to parking spaces at the fairgrounds.
TICKETS & PRICING
Adult general admission: $10 online, $13 at the gate
Children 6 to 12: $5 online, $7 at the gate
Children 5 and under: Free
Seniors: $5
Tickets to the 2025 North Carolina State Fair are online here or at the gate.
WRAP UP
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair is a 10-day fair with midway games and carnival rides that take you back to your childhood. You’ll enjoy food and drinks while enjoying live musical performances. Stay up to date about the event by following it on Facebook.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.
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