Got to be NC Festival May 16-18 - Triangle on the Cheap

Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 16 to 18, 2025.

Check out a big list of spring festivals in the Triangle!

Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them.

Festival Gate Hours

Friday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

It takes place at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. There is no general public parking inside the gates on the Fairgrounds during the Festival.

All parking is located off Trinity Rd.

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.

Attractions at Got to be NC

Entertainment
Rides
Food
Free family fun

Music

Friday

1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Nicholas Vernon (Country)
5 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Stray Volts (Rock)

Saturday

10 a.m. and 12 p.m.: Tres. Charles (Alternative / R&B)
2 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast (Roots Rock)
6 p.m. and 8 p.m.: The Phoebes (Rock/Blues)

Sunday

10 a.m.: Dan Davis Trio (Jazz)
10:30 a.m.: Heritage Church Service featuring The Master’s Men
12 p.m.: The Clifton Brothers (Americana)
2 p.m.: Burdette Music Duo (Folk)
4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Marcel Portilla Band (Latin)

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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.

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NC State Fairgrounds

1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC

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