✔ Verified on Oct 17, 2026Source: NC State Fair (official)Confidence: High — confirmed on the official source
State Fair weekday lunch pass (admission refunded)
Pay a $20 cash deposit at Gate 9 (Trinity Rd) or Gate 1 (Hillsborough St) after 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, eat lunch at the fair, return the card by 1:30 p.m. for a full refund.
When
Mon Oct 19 – Fri Oct 23 · Weekdays during the fair (Oct 19-23) · Enter after 11:30 a.m.; return card by 1:30 p.m.
Where
NC State Fairgrounds, Gate 1 or Gate 9 only
Address
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Area
Raleigh
Cost
Free admission (refundable $20 cash deposit)
Fine print
Adults only, cash only, same gate, same day. Leave after 1:30 p.m. and you forfeit the $20. Food not included.