General Information

 

Military Appreciation Day

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

 

The N.C. State Fair will pay tribute to members of the U.S. Military for their service to the country on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

 

The day will feature a military care package drop off location at Gate 8, special exhibitors including the USO NC Mobile Unit and military band performances.

 

Performances on the Kitchen Craft Waterfall Stage by the Army Ground Forces Band from Fort Bragg:

 

Noon: Jazz Guardians (jazz)

3 pm: Loose Cannons (classic rock)

6 pm: Brass Brigade (popular music)

Thank you to

our sponsor:

 

 

 

NEW Daily Military Admission Discount!

Military admission price, one discount per ID: $5 at the gate

(not available in advance or online, just present valid military documentation when purchasing a ticket at the gate)

   
All military personnel, including active duty, reserve, National Guard, retired and veterans are invited to take advantage of a discounted admission price every day of the Fair.
This is a savings of $3 off the gate admission price, and $1 off the advance sale price!
 

The Army Brass Brigade performs a variety of tunes on the Waterfall Stage
during the 2010 Military Appreciation Day
 




 

 



Support Our Troops

Military care package collection day, Oct. 19th only
at Gate 8 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m..


Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be collecting donations to send to troops overseas. Fairgoers are invited to bring care package items to the collection tent, outside Gate 8 on Oct. 19th.

 

A list of suggested donations, such as personal care products, non-perishable snacks and other items, can be found by clicking here.

 

An activity station where fairgoers can send letters to the troops will be located at Gate 8 at at the Kitchen Craft Waterfall Stage from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.