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



 

 

Young Farmer of the Day presented by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina

The Got To Be NC Festival is partnering with the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina to honor farmers aged 18-40 this year through the Young Farmer of the Day program. The program celebrates our state’s agricultural future and three young farmers who are behind our state’s $103.2 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.

 

“Developing our next generation of farmers is one of the most critical opportunities we have in agriculture today. Their ideas, adaptability to new technologies and commitment to developing efficient best practices for their farms will advance agriculture in ways we haven’t even dreamed yet,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “They are out there every day working hard to grow the food, fiber and fuel we need, and we look forward to recognizing their efforts at the Got To Be NC Festival in May.”

 

The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina is a leader in developing the next generation of North Carolina farmers. From scholarships and financial services to educational events and leadership programs, their commitment to growing rural North Carolina has impacted our state for decades.

Apply or Nominate a Young Farmer Today!

Deadline: May 1, 2024

2024 Young Farmer of the Day Application

2024 Young Farmer of the Day Nomination

 

Friday, May 17

 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, May 18

 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, May 19

 
 
 
 

 

To learn more about the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, please visit:

AgCarolina Farm Credit

AgSouth Farm Credit