Nothing ushers in fall like the North Carolina State Fair! Visitors from all over North Carolina and beyond gather together in Raleigh to celebrate what has become the ultimate family tradition. In 2022, we greeted 960,172 fairgoers over 11 days.

172 years in the making, the fair offers an experience  unique to North Carolina for all who attend, and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights.

Join our tradition by becoming a sponsor fo the 2023 N.C. State Fair, October 12-22, by emailing Sarah Ray at sarah.ray@ncagr.gov.

Looking for a unique idea to increase your visibility? The N.C. State Fair is the ideal place to drive awareness to your brand. As the largest event in the state, each day of the fair offers new opportunities to reach the customers you are looking for. Built for flexibility, we're ready to put our heads together to create a package that meets your goals.

Sponsorships can include: title sponsors of music stages, educational exhibits, competitions, buildings, carnival rides, full days of the fair, event signage, discounted ticket offers, fireworks and more. Reach out for more information, and let's get started! We also have opportunities for both year-round sponsorship as well as sponsorship of annual Got to Be NC Festival in May.

All sponsorships and mobile marketing options have the opportunity to include the following benefits and exposure within their package:

• Inclusion in N.C. State Fair daily schedule
• Website recognition and links
• Logo display on our roadside LED marquee
• Additional square footage for signage
• Admission tickets, parking and hospitality

Want to add one more wow factor to your custom package that will set you apart from the pack? We've got unique options available including, but not limited to:

• Social media contests like "Fair Fan Photo of the Day" will expand your digital footprint and drive brand awareness and traffic to your site.
• Targeted email blasts to our listserve of over 25,000 engaged users.
• "Meet Me at the Waterfall" with your brand displayed on our iconic meeting spot.
• The largest traveling Ferris Wheel in North America has naming rights availability with LED screen.
• Looking for somewhere people are resting? Our picnic areas are the perfect spot.
• Want to be all over the fairgrounds? Our selfie spots will fit that bill!