Information for disabled visitors
Visitors with handicap permits should park in the paved parking lot at the corner of Blue Ridge Road and Trinity Road. There are 124 parking spaces designated for use by handicapped or disabled visitors in this lot. Visitors can access the Fair by Gates 9 and 10.
When the handicap spaces are filled in this lot, drivers with handicap tags are routed to Carter Finley Stadium.
Cars occupying spaces in lots designated for handicapped or disabled visitors must display handicap stickers or plates.
Fun Riders provides non-motorized wheelchairs and strollers at Gates 8 and 9 for a deposit and fee. Piedmont Mobility provides motorized wheelchairs and strollers at Gate 10 for a deposit and fee.
Visitors who do not require wheelchairs may also take advantage of tram services. A 25-passenger tram will be circling the perimeter of the fairgrounds, making stops at gates 2, 8, and 10. Another tram will shuttle passengers from Carter Finley Stadium to the fairgrounds for free on days of heavy attendance. A third tram operates within the inner perimeter of the fairgrounds for a fee, stopping at Gate 1, at the Folk Festival (near Gate 10), at Dorton Arena and at Gate 8. Booths for purchasing tickets to ride are located at each of these stops.
Neither the interior nor exterior tram services is wheelchair accessible.
The interior tram will not be permitted to operate on days of extremely heavy crowds, when its movement may be unsafe for pedestrians.
All buildings are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act standards.
Handicap accessible restrooms are located throughout the fairgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can a person with disabilities attend the Fair?
Yes, all buildings at the Fairgrounds have been modified to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Is parking available for persons with disabilities?
Yes, there is a parking area at the corner of Blue Ridge and Trinity roads, outside Gate 10 for vehicles with a handicap placard or license plate. This parking area is accessed from Trinity Road. -
Are wheelchairs and scooters available for rent on the Fairgrounds?
Yes, a vendor is set up near Gate 10. Call 919-612-5132. Prices range from $15-40.
Tip: Bring a cell phone with you if you plan to rent a scooter. The vendor will come and get you if your scooter runs out of battery power. -
Can I rent a wheelchair or scooter in advance?
No, rentals are first come, first serve. Call 919-612-5132. -
Can I bring my Seeing Eye Dog?
Yes. Trained service animals are welcome at the Fair. -
Can I bring my own golf cart?
No, we do not allow personal golf carts on the grounds due to liability issues. -
I need handicap-accessible concert seating. What do I do?
There is not an option to buy handicap accessible seating on the web site. This is to prevent able-bodied persons from purchasing these tickets. If you need wheelchair accessible seating, please purchase tickets like anyone else online. When you arrive, go to the side of the building that your ticket says (North or South). When you come into Dorton, you and one guest will be moved to a wheelchair accessible area. There are four wheelchair accessible sections and each section holds 20 people. If the section does not fill up by the time the concert starts, a person may have two more people from his/her party join them in that section. If these four areas fill up, people will be taken around to the west side of Dorton and brought in on the floor. Handicap parking is at Gate 10 on Trinity Road. All of our buildings are ADA compliant.