
Festival Gate Hours
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Building and Exhibit Hours
Friday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Carnival Hours
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.*
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.*
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*May extend for one hour based on attendance
Carnival Wristbands
Friday: Purchase from Noon to 9 p.m.,
Good all day for unlimited rides
Sunday: Purchase from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Good all day for unlimited rides
Be a Part:
Food Lion Local Goodness Marketplace Application
Antique Farm Equipment Registration
Heritage Arts Corner Application
Become a Sponsor

The Best Western Plus - Cary Inn
Combining southern hospitality with a great value, close to the action at the Fairgrounds!
Got to Be NC Festival Rate: $79.00 + taxes
Location: 1722 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
919-481-1200
Hotel Amenities
- Exercise facilities
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- 100 % smoke-free hotel
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary full breakfast, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, make your own pancakes, oatmeal with mix-ins
- Outdoor pool
- Exercise facility, 24 Hour, free, brand new state of the art onsite fitness center
- Guest laundry
- Free parking
- Business center

Imagine the added fun of camping with the kids after a fun filled day at the Got to Be NC Festival. The fairgrounds has 350 full-service spaces with hook-ups for water, sewer, and electric (20-50 amps) for just $30 a night. Back-in hook-up access for visits of 14 days or less is provided as well as complimentary Wi-Fi.
No advance reservations taken. Reserve spot on day of arrival only. Check in upon arrival by calling (919) 612-6767.
Click Here for more information about Camping at the N.C. State Fairgrounds