What’s new at the 30th NC Mountain State Fair

Get ready for rides, agricultural competitions, and all the fair food.

North Carolina Mountain State Fair ferris wheel at sunset

Head to the fair’s website for the full event schedule.

Photo via NC Mountain State Fair

We can smell the funnel cake already. Now in its 30th year, the NC Mountain State Fair returns to the WNC Ag Center next week, running Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 15. And there’s plenty of fun to be had — like seeing live music at its Mountain Music Fest, watching cooking competitions, and cheering on the swimming pigs.

Tickets are available in person or online for $5-$7, but check out the schedule for special days where students, seniors, and service people can get free admission.

What’s new this year

  • An expanded food area with more local food trucks
  • Addition of the NC Pottery tent, as well as new exhibits to explore in the expo
  • New acts Hillbilly Bob, magician TJ Hill, and an acrobatic circus
  • More rides to explore (Pro tip: You can ride all 35 as many times as you want with the unlimited ride special.)
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