The original opening day was postponed due to concerns over Hurricane Michael.
Free Admission: Seniors ages 65 and up and kids ages five and younger get in free every day of the fair.
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Military Discounts: Daily military discounts for active-duty service members, reservists, retirees, National Guardsmen, and their dependents (ages 13-64) pay only $6 at the gate. That is a 44 percent discount.
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Free Lunchtime Admission: Weekdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. pick up a lunch card at the gate for a $10 deposit. Head inside and grab lunch then return the lunch card to get the $10 deposit back.
Tickets: The best deals on ride tickets and wristbands expire October 11. They are available after the 11th, but, prices go up.
Advance Sale: Ends Oct. 11
$10 for a sheet of 18 ride tickets.
Most rides require 5-6 tickets each.
At the Fair or Online: Oct. 12-Oct. 21
$1 per ticket at carnival ticket booths or $18 for a sheet of 18 online
State Fair Flyer: Advance Sale: August 1-October 11
$4 one-way or $7 round-trip
At the Fair or Online: October 11-October 21
$5 one-way or $8 round-trip
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Student Discount: Friday, Oct. 12, students can take advantage of a $6 admission ticket by presenting their school identification or recent report card at the ticket booth.
Food Lion Feeds: Thursday, Oct.18, bring five cans of food and get in free.
Food Lion Hunger Relief Day at the Fair is one of the largest one-day canned-food drives in the state and is held each year to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Promotional Days and Discounts: Packages and Passes must be purchased by October 11.
They are not available after opening day.
Click here for all ticket deals.