Hurricane Recovery Resources

Event Description

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 NC STATE FAIR CLOSED ON July 31, 2024.
Registration for the 2025 NC State Fair will open in March 2025. Please check back for more information at at that time. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR 2024 INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ THE 2024 RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY!

 

FOOD TRUCKS/NOVELTY OWNERS
If you are a vendor/concessionaire (food trucks, novelty owners) DO NOT apply here. Please contact Letrice Midgett at letrice.midgett@ncagr.gov. This application is strictly for Got to Be NC members that will be located inside the Dorton Arena.

ENTERTAINMENT
If you are interested in being an entertainer at the NC State Fair, please contact our booking agent, Deep South Entertainment at ncfairbooking@deepsouthentertainment.com.

GOT TO BE NC MEMBERS
Got to Be NC members are invited to be a part of the Got to Be NC Pavilion located inside the Dorton Arena at the NC State Fair on October 17-27, 2024.  The Got to Be NC Pavilion will highlight products grown and manufactured in North Carolina as well as our marketing services. Nearly 1,000,000 people attend the fair every year. Click here to see the 2023 NC State Fair Fairgoer Insights Report.

The Got to Be NC Pavilion is a juried exhibit. Through our review process, we hope to offer a variety of products to our exhibit patrons. Application does not guarantee acceptance.

Applicants must be a member of the Got to Be NC marketing program and be listed in the Got to Be NC Find Local directory. Please note that beer and spirit vendors are not eligible for space in the Got to Be NC Pavilion. If you are not a current member, you can apply here for membership. Be advised that it can take up to four weeks for your membership application to be reviewed. (The membership application is different from the fair application.)

Early application is recommended. Booth space typically sells out well before the deadline of July 31, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ ALL THE DETAILS INCLUDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. 

Continue scrolling for additional information. 

Event Details

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2024

Dates

October 17, 2024
through
October 27, 2024

Time

12:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Cost

$

Location

NC State Fairgrounds - Dorton Arena
4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh

NC State Fairgrounds - Dorton Arena

4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh

Additional Information

The Got to Be NC Pavilion will offer Got to Be NC member companies the opportunity to show, sample, and sell their products. Only products grown/manufactured in North Carolina may be shown, sampled, and sold in this space. Booth spaces may not be shared.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application. (This is NOT a guarantee of approval.)
  • Notification of acceptance will be delivered via email. (Be sure to check your junk/spam folder frequently.)
  • If approved, you will receive an email with a link to submit your payment. The payment link is time sensitive.
  • Your payment is due within two business days of the payment link being sent to secure your vendor space. SPACES ARE NOT SECURED UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.
  • Payments must be submitted via debit/credit card.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

  • You will be required to upload a current Certificate of Liability Insurance at the time of application.
  • Minimum requirements are $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for each occurrence.
  • An insurance company licensed to do business in North Carolina must issue the certificate.
  • NCDA&CS and NC State Fair must be named as certificate holder and additional insured. 
  • The effective dates of the certificate must cover the set up and duration of the fair, October 15 – 27, 2024.
  • The certificate holder’s address must be listed as 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh NC 27607.
  • Click here for an example of the certificate. Send the example to your insurance company and double check that your certificate has all the information that is in red font on the example before you submit it with your application.

INCLUDED WITH BOOTH
Each single booth is 10′ x 10′ with an 8′ back wall and 3′ side walls. (Pipe & Drape)

  • (1) skirted 8’ counter (42″h) OR standard height table (29.75″h)
  • (1) undraped 8’ standard-height table (for back of booth)
  • (2) upholstered stools OR non-padded folding chairs
  • (1) Offsite parking permit per booth
  • (2) Admission tickets (two per day/per booth)
  • (1) Delivery Vehicle Permit for Restocking (See restricted hours below.)
  • (2) Standard Electrical Receptors

THINGS TO NOTE

  • Your product may require inspection.
  • Your product may require you to have a hand sink in your booth. You must provide the sink yourself.
  • Wake County Environmental Services will contact you regarding a 1% gross sales tax.
  • Wineries must submit a copy of your ABC permit if approved for booth space.
  • You will need to bring your own trash can.
  • If you need additional chairs/stools you will need to provide them yourself. We can no longer accommodate additional requests.
  • Booths must be staffed the entire duration of your shift even if you sell out. Plan accordingly.
  • If you need to bring your vehicle on fairgrounds to restock you will only be permitted to have your vehicle on the grounds between 12:00 am – 8:00 am.
  • If you need more admission tickets for additional staff, you will be required to purchase them separately.
  • You will only receive ONE offsite parking pass per booth purchase. You are responsible for parking and may park at any of the free public lots located near the fairgrounds.
BOOTH SHIFT OPTIONS
SHIFTSTART TIMEDATEEND TIMEDATENOTES
Shift One:Thursday10/17/24Tuesday10/22/24Must move out on the 22nd, after 10:00 pm.
Shift Two:Wednesday10/23/24Sunday10/27/24Move in at 6:00 am on the 23rd. Booth ready by 8:30 am.
Double Shift:Thursday10/17/24Sunday10/27/24
 GOT TO BE NC PAVILION / DORTON ARENA HOURS
DAYSSTARTENDNOTES
Thursday, 10/17/2412:00 pm9:45 pmBooths must be staffed the entire duration of the pavilion hours.
All Other Days9:00 am9:45 pm