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Ready to ride? The NC Mountain State Fair opens Sept. 5

Pig races, thrilling rides, and fried foods: 10 days of iconic fair fun are back at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, September 5-14, 2025.

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The NC Mountain State Fair returns September 5-14, 2025.

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Hang on tight — the gates of the NC Mountain State Fair swing wide open this Friday, Sept. 5.

Through Sunday, Sept. 14, the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC comes alive for the annual fair: a celebration of Appalachian culture, community, fried foods, and all things family fun.

For $9 for adults (just $5 for kids and seniors), fair-goers can expect:

  • 35+ carnival rides
  • Local food trucks + specialty vendors
  • Toe-tapping tunes from the Mountain Music Festival
  • High-speed pig racing + hilarity at “Wild Beal’s Speedway”
  • Dog shows + livestock shows
  • Live magic, comedy hypnosis, jugglers, and stilt walkers
  • Competitions in crafts, gardening, and dance

Plan your visit now and get ready for 10 days of fun, flavor, and festivities in the heart of WNC.

Pro tip: Buy tickets online in advance to avoid standing in long, cash-exchanging lines.

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