NC State Fair lunch pass: Take your lunch break at the NC State Fair
Looking for information on the North Carolina State Fair lunch pass? If your favorite part of the fair is food, this is for you.
You can pay $10 to enter the N.C. State Fair at Gate 9 (Trinity Road) or Gate 1 (Hillsborough Street) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Purchase your lunch card (cash only) at Gate 9 or Gate 1 to enter the fair. Enjoy lunch and dessert from as many vendors as you'd like, and return the lunch card at the same gate you entered to be refunded $10. Guests must leave the fair by 1:30 p.m. to get their refund.
The offer is only available at Gates 9 and 1 Monday through Friday. The fair runs Oct. 12 through Oct. 22.
With dozens of new choices this year, the food options can be overwhelming. The NC State Fair has a food finder to help you out.
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