Reedy Creek Parking with Shuttle: Dogwood Lot
The N.C. State Fair offers FREE off-site parking at the corner of Edwards Mill and Reedy Creek. With quick access to I-40 via Wade Avenue, this is the easiest lot to access as you make your way to the Fair!
Address: 4501 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Reedy Creek Dogwood Lot Parking Hours Thursday, Oct. 14: 11 a.m. until one hour after gates close Friday, Oct. 15 - Sunday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. until one hour after gates close |
Get to the Fair - Parking
Free parking is available on State Fair, Carter-Finley Football Stadium and PNC Arena properties.
Fairgoers are encouraged to take Wade Avenue to the Edwards Mill Extension to park in these lots. There may be exceptions if events are scheduled at Carter-Finley or PNC Arena. |
Get to the Fair - Park and Ride & AMTRAK Train Service
Garner - White Oak Park and Ride
Near Regal Cinemas | Non-Stop Express Shuttle
Follow the park and ride signs to each lot and enjoy the ride!
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North Raleigh - Triangle Town Center
8:30 a.m. - Midnight* | Non-Stop Express Shuttle - Every 30 Minutes
Follow the park and ride signs to each lot and enjoy the ride!
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For a real adventure, visit via North Carolina's AMTRAK with our special stop right in front of the North Carolina State Fair Oct. 15-24. The train stop is located just outside Gate 1 at the corner of Hillsborough St. and Blue Ridge Rd.
Getting to the N.C. State Fair Simply take the morning Carolinian 80 train that departs Charlotte at 6:45 a.m. The train stops in Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham and Cary before reaching the State Fairgrounds at 9:53 a.m.
Departing the N.C. State Fair To get home, take the return train Piedmont 77 departing the State Fairgrounds at 3:07 p.m. with stops in Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Salisbury and Kannapolis, arriving in Charlotte at 6:10 p.m.
The special train stop is wheelchair accessible.
Book tickets online using Station Code NSF, and prepare to enjoy all the fair has to offer this year! Visit NC by Train for tickets. |
Carolinian 80 Departure Times |
Piedmont 77 Arrival Times |
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Depart from Charlotte: 6:45 a.m. |
Depart from the N.C. State Fair: 3:11 p.m. |
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Kannapolis: 7:10 a.m. |
Cary: 3:17 p.m. |
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Salisbury: 7:28 a.m. |
Durham: 3:37 p.m. |
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High Point: 8:02 a.m. |
Burlington: 4:13 p.m. |
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Greensboro: 8:24 a.m. |
Greensboro: 4:38 p.m. |
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Burlington: 8:46 a.m. |
High Point: 4:54 p.m. |
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Durham: 9:27 a.m. |
Salisbury: 5:28 p.m. |
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Cary: 9:47 a.m. |
Kannapolis: 5:44 p.m. |
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Arrival, N.C. State Fair: 9:53 a.m. |
Arrival, Charlotte: 6:15 p.m. |