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N.C. State Fair@ncstatefair

Take the best lunch break of the year at the 2026 N.C. State Fair! 😋🎉 Weekdays between Oct. 15-25, purchase a lunch card at Gate 9 off Trinity Road for $20 (cash only), purchase your lunch from participating vendors on the grounds, and return the card by 1:30 p.m. to get your $20 card refunded. The lunch pass program is available weekdays only. Don't miss out on the best lunch of the year! #NCStateFair