Director of the North Carolina State Fair Kent Yelverton discusses the NC State Fair and the themed days that have been added

The N.C. State Fair will continue its tradition of offering special themed days in 2026. The days bring special programs, events and discounted or free admission to the fair, which runs Oct. 15-25 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Kent Ylverton, the Director of the North Carolina State Fair, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the themed days.