Got to be NC Festival will offer “three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style” May 20th to 22nd, 2022. Gate admission and parking are free.
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, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them.
Festival Gate Hours
- Friday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 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. There will be a free shuttle from Carter-Finley Stadium to Gate 9 during the peak hours of 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday and Noon – 7 p.m. on Sunday.
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
Learn more about each of the following attractions.
Action Alley: Working trucks of all kinds
Agri-Plaza: See baby chicks hatch, milk a cow, learn to milk a goat, and meet pigs, rabbits, sheep, alpacas and more
Agri-Puppets Agritainment Show: Learn about agriculture and animals through a puppet show
Antique Tractor Pull
Boomer’s Farm Truck: The mascot will be driving the farm truck around. Get a photo with Boomer.
Feeder Pigs: Meet feeder pigs and learn about pork production
Festival Homegrown Music Stage: Enjoy North Carolina music! See the lineup below
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Germ City with the Division of Food and Drug Protection: Learn about germs and hand-washing technique
Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull: Fun for kids ages 2-8
Kidz Corral: Coloring wall, corn table, and more
King BMX Stunt Show: Watch athletes from King BMX Stunt Show perform tricks
NCDA&CS Spotted Lanternfly Detection Demonstrations featuring K-9 Goose: Learn about the dogs who are trained to sniff out the destructive spotted lanternfly
N.C. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service & U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree: Make an ornament to decorate the state Christmas tree
North Carolina Police Dog Association featuring K-9 Officers from the Kinston Police Department and the Nashville Police Department: Learn about K-9 Officers
Pig Patch Birthing Center: Meet the newest litter of piglets
SouthLand Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom: Learn how the milk gets from the cow to the grocery store
Young Farmer of the Day: Learn about three outstanding young farmers
Homegrown Music Stage
Friday, May 20th
- 1 p.m.: Clint Roberts
- 3 p.m.: Lyn Koonce
- 5 p.m.: Paige King Johnson
- 7 p.m.: SunQueen Kelcey
Saturday, May 21st
- 10 a.m.: Jarrett Raymond
- 12 p.m.: Praise Hour
- 2 p.m.: Honey Magpie
- 4 p.m.: The Hoots
- 6 p.m.: Eduardo & The Paco Band
- 8 p.m.: DJ Gay Agenda
Sunday, May 22nd
- 10 a.m.: Oberlin
- 12 p.m.: Galloway
- 2 p.m.: Lemon Sparks
- 4 p.m.: Waking April
- 6 p.m.: Dreamroot
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