The North Carolina State Fair was originally created to bring the latest in agricultural education and technology to farmers. Today, the State Fair aims to educate all North Carolinians about the importance of agriculture to our heritage and our economy.
Green NC
Take an interactive tour through the Green NC home, garage and farm, and learn how the house you live in, the car you drive, and the food you eat all affect the world around you.
Green NC displays will highlight energy-efficient lighting, smart climate control devices, alternative fuels and renewable energy sources like solar, wind and biofuels, locally grown foods, recycling programs, water conservation and more.
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Field of Dreams
Children are invited to spend some time on the Fair’s miniature farm to learn more about the connection between the farm and the dinner table.
Kids can pick up a basket at the entrance and pick crops such as apples, strawberries and cucumbers and learn about other crops and how they turn into everyday staples, such as peanut butter and cereal. After picking the crops, children can then “sell” their harvest at the Field of Dreams Farmers Market for fair money. The money can then be spent at the Field of Dreams Grocery Store.
New features to this exhibit include a resting area for parents and a greenhouse. And don't forget to stop by the photo op site just outside of the exhibit for a great fall family photo.
 Presented by the N.C. Farm Bureau and the NCDA&CS, this exhibit also includes a coloring contest, storytelling center and a photo area where families can take a snapshot from their day at the “farm.” Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. |
NC State Fair Ark
North Carolina’s diverse production of livestock is featured at the State Fair Ark, as more than 60 animals are exhibited. Fairgoers can see cattle, sheep, goats, swine and learn more about the various breeds of farm animals raised in North Carolina. The Ark’s Avenue of Champions will feature grand and reserve champions from the junior market steer, lamb, goat, turkey and barrow shows. Visitors also can milk a cow with the help of volunteers from the N.C. State University Animal Science Club. The Ark is located in the Exposition Center and will be open from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
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