Superintendent: Jeri Ellen Helms
Open to all residents of the United States. Participation is on a first come - first served basis. For the best dates, submit your entry form early. For complete entry information, click the Competition Rules button below.
All Music competitors are required to submit a NC Substitute W-9 form when they register. Click here for a fillable form.
Click here for FOLK FESTIVAL WINNERS
Folk Festival entries need to be entered on mailed in paper forms so we can develop the schedule.
Entry Registration Deadline
September 15
Pre-registration Required
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NO ONLINE ENTRY FOR THIS DEPARTMENT |
Entries may be mailed to: NC State Fair Entry Office |
Entries may be hand delivered to: NC State Fair Entry Office |
Paper entry forms are located at the end of each section linked under the Competition Rules buttom above. Please note that entries mailed to 4285 Trinity Road will NOT be delivered to the fairgrounds. This is NOT a deliverable USPS address.
Online category descriptions may not match the Premium Book due to space limitations. Refer to the premium book (Competition Rules button above) for a complete description of all categories before registering online.
Exhibitors who choose NOT to disclose their full Social Security Number at the time of registration (paper entry forms or online), even if they have submitted an entry in the past, forfeit any and all premium monies they may be entitled to.
Questions?
Contact us by email at ncsfcompetitions@ncagr.gov or by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
919.839.4513: General Entry Information
919.839.4678 or 919.839.4679: Livestock Information (after Labor Day)
