Got to Be NC Festival

Got to Be NC Festival A free admission family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 15-17, 2026, with an agricultural twist. Find us online at http://gottobencfestival.com/
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A festival highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Enjoy carnival games and rides, live music, food, animal and agricultural displays, antique tractors, and more. Most of the festival is free with the following exceptions: $3 admission charge for the Food Lion Local Goodness Marketplace; and costs for rides, games and food. Free events include the concerts on the outdoor stage, anti

que tractors and parades, commercial exhibits in the Graham Building, grandstand shows and more. If you are looking for more information about the Got to Be NC Festival, please visit http://gottobencfestival.com/.

The Got to Be NC Festival features a large exhibit of antique tractors and farm equipment that draws the attention and a...
05/27/2026

The Got to Be NC Festival features a large exhibit of antique tractors and farm equipment that draws the attention and admiration of festival goers each year. A signature part of the festival is the daily tractor parade that travels through the fairgrounds featuring these antiques and their owners.

This year, festival organizers named one tractor best of show and that honor was given to Eason and Martha Lilley of Williamston with their 1968 Farmall 856. Agri Supply sponsored this year’s competition. Learn more about the tractor and the winners in the blog post below!

Full story: https://blog.ncagr.gov/2026/05/25/williamston-couple-takes-the-ribbon-for-agri-supply-best-of-show-at-the-got-to-be-nc-festival-with-their-1968-farmall

The Got to Be NC Festival offers a variety of fun activities and games for friends and families to enjoy, including Caro...
05/21/2026

The Got to Be NC Festival offers a variety of fun activities and games for friends and families to enjoy, including Carolina Cooker Skillet Skee-Ball! Presented by Agri Supply, this game takes place on Saturday and Sunday of festival weekend inside the Jim Graham Building.

This year, we saw all ages of competitors come out to enjoy the healthy competition and challenge their loved ones to see who could take away the grand prize of a Carolina Cooker Cast Iron Skillet. Learn more in the blog post below!

Full story: https://blog.ncagr.gov/05/21/2026/carolina-cooker-skillet-skee-ball-offers-healthy-competition-for-all-ages-at-the-got-to-be-nc-festival

05/18/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make the Got to Be NC Festival this year a success! We appreciate all of your hard work and support!

AgCarolina Farm Credit
AgSouth Farm Credit
North Carolina Education Lottery
T-Mobile
The Bath Authority
NC 529 Savings Plan
Agri Supply
NC Pork Council
The Original Mattress Factory
Renewal by Andersen
Carolina Pig Jig
Vacation Village Resorts
Universal Windows Direct

That's a wrap on the 2026 Got to Be NC Festival! Thank you so much for coming out to help us celebrate the very best of ...
05/18/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Got to Be NC Festival! Thank you so much for coming out to help us celebrate the very best of North Carolina agriculture.

We have loved seeing all these smiling faces on the fairgrounds this weekend!
05/17/2026

We have loved seeing all these smiling faces on the fairgrounds this weekend!

There's time for one more meal at the 2026 Got to Be NC Festival! 🌽🌭🌮🍕What did you try this year?
05/17/2026

There's time for one more meal at the 2026 Got to Be NC Festival! 🌽🌭🌮🍕What did you try this year?

It's the last night to get supper on the grounds of the Got to Be NC Festival! If you haven't tried the Deep Fried Rizz ...
05/17/2026

It's the last night to get supper on the grounds of the Got to Be NC Festival!

If you haven't tried the Deep Fried Rizz from Smash Masters, located in the Dorton Area Triangle, it would make a great choice. In fact, it won Best Fair Food last year at the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher. Enjoy!

Did you see Casey on the fairgrounds this weekend? Share your pictures with us in the comments! If you missed him, be su...
05/17/2026

Did you see Casey on the fairgrounds this weekend? Share your pictures with us in the comments! If you missed him, be sure to catch him back here for the 2026 N.C. State Fair, Oct. 15-25!

Don't forget to stop by the Dorton Arena Waterfall Kiosk to purchase your discounted tickets for the 2026 N.C. State Fai...
05/17/2026

Don't forget to stop by the Dorton Arena Waterfall Kiosk to purchase your discounted tickets for the 2026 N.C. State Fair! 🎉

Taking place Oct. 15-25th, the N.C. State Fair is a fun-filled tradition for families and friend groups all across our state. Get $8 adult tickets and $4 youth tickets (ages 6-12) through the end of the day today at the festival.

Are you ready to turn your meals into something magical? Stop by the Spice Witch booth in the Got to Be NC Pavilion, loc...
05/17/2026

Are you ready to turn your meals into something magical? Stop by the Spice Witch booth in the Got to Be NC Pavilion, located in the Agri Supply Expo Center!

Stock up on products like chili crips and infused honeys that are sure to take your cooking to the next level. Don't miss out!

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4285 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC
27607

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