Hours of Operation |
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| DAYS | GATES | BLDGS. | RIDES |
| Fri., Sat.* | 9am - midnight | 9am - 10pm | 10am - midnight |
| Sundays** | 9am - 11pm | 9am - 10pm | 10am - 11pm |
| Mon., Tue.,Wed. & Thu. | 3pm - 11pm | 3pm - 10pm | 4pm - 11pm |
| * Notice: Friday 9-12 Rides close at 1am (Friday Night Stampede) | |||
| ** Notice: Sunday 9-14 everything will close at 10 pm | |||
Directions:
Our address is NC Mountain State Fair, c/o WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Driving Directions:
From Asheville, NC take I-26 East to Exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). Turn right at top of exit ramp onto Highway NC 280. After the 2nd stop light, turn left into Gate 6 or 7.
From South Carolina on I-26 West toward North Carolina, after you enter North Carolina take exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). Turn left at top of exit ramp onto NC 280. After the 3rd stop light, turn left into Gate 6 or 7.
Free Parking:
FREE parking is available on fairground property and satellite property. Parking is located on Highway 280 at Gate 6. Satellite parking is located 1 mile South of Gate 6 (follow the signs) with free bus transportation to the fairgrounds (shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes).
Handicap Parking:
There is handicap parking provided for those with valid tags next to the ticket booths at Entrance A. For the McGough Arena there is handicap parking near Entrance E.
Wheelchair, Scooter & Stroller Rental:
Wheelchair, scooter, and stroller rentals are available at two locations: Entrance A and inside Entrance “E” at Blue Barn.
Lost and Found Children/Items:
Lost and found is in the Fire & Rescue Building located next to the Davis Arena. Lost children and found items will be taken to this location (See #10 on the map).
Medical Emergencies:
Skyland Fire & Rescue will provide emergency medical services. For all first aid and medical emergencies go to the Fire & Rescue Building located next to the Davis Arena. (See #10 on the map).
Security/Traffic Assistance:
Security is provided by off duty Deputies of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department. Traffic assistance is provided by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Other Important Information:
• No alcoholic beverages, drugs or firearms are allowed on the grounds. Backpacks are subject to being checked.
• No pets allowed. Only trained service dogs assisting the handicapped are allowed on the fairgrounds.