
Oklahoma 4-H and FFA students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Take time to review their exhibits and entries and check out the talents of these students.ĪGtropolis is an agricultural education adventure! It presents Oklahoma’s rich agricultural industry in a kid-friendly environment, allowing you a first-hand look at the farm-to-market process.
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Satellite parking is located 1 mile South of Gate 6 (follow the signs) with free bus transportation to the fairgrounds (shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes).Exhibits & Attractions 4-H and FFA Exhibits LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall Parking is located on Highway 280 at Gate 6.
GPS Address: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732įREE parking is available on fairground property and satellite property. After the third stop light, turn left into Gate 6 or 7. Turn left at the top of the exit ramp onto NC 280. From South Carolina, on I-26 West toward North Carolina, after you enter North Carolina, take exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). After the 2nd stop light, turn left into Gate 6 or 7. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp onto Highway NC 280. From Asheville, NC, take I-26 East to Exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). Monday-Thursday: Gates open at 3 PM Rides open at 4 PM, close at 11 PM. 2nd Sunday (Closing Night): Gates open at 9 AM Rides open at 10 AM, close at 9 PM. 1st Sunday: Gates open at 9 AM Rides open at 10 AM, close at 11 PM. Saturdays: Gates open at 9 AM Rides open at 10 AM, close at 12 AM. Friday: Gates open at 9 AM Rides open at 10 AM, close at 1 AM. Save $2 by buying advance tickets at Ingles grocery stores before the opening day of the fair. Get a $20 ride sheet for $12 in advance. Also, buy advance tickets at WNC Farmer's Market. Stop by the WNC Ag Center Office, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, M-F 8 AM-5 PM. Buy tickets online on the NC Mountain State Fair website. Child and senior admission is $5 in advance and $6 at the gate. No pets allowed.Īdults are $10/each at the gate (bring cash!), $9/person in advance. Other acts include Kenya safari acrobatics, human cannonball, comedy, magic, and a daring motorcycle show. The Mountain Music Festival showcases Appalachian bluegrass bands and clogging. Multiple stages host local and national acts with a big variety of entertainment. See home improvement exhibitors and buy from local businesses. Stroll through the barns to see and learn about a big variety of animals - with 4,000+ to see! Watch the miracle of birth at the “Mooternity Ward".
Watch craftspeople at work along the Mountain Heritage Circle. See the many competitions, including quilt making, photography, extreme garden vegetables, flowers, crafts, and more. Don't miss the impressive array of exhibits in various buildings. Drew Exposition Carnival Midway returns with the world's most progressive midway with 40+ rides and millions of lights. Tip: Bring cash since credit card use is limited. It's a big place, so wear comfy walking shoes and allow time to see it all. The fair is held at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, near the Asheville Regional Airport (I-26 East, exit 40). It's fun for all ages, with plenty of exhibits, animals, food, rides, and more. More than 180,000 people attend the 10-day event that celebrates our people, agriculture, art, and tradition. The big North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville is the official "state fair" of the western part of NC.