RALEIGH, N.C.–The Got to Be NC Festival kicks off three days of fun at the State Fairgrounds this Friday. The family friendly celebration of agriculture and food features both outdoor and indoor activities.
Highlights include the Homegrown Marketplace presented by Lowes Foods featuring 100 N.C. food, wine and beer companies; the Carolina Bluegrass Battle; Masonic Carolina Pig Jig barbecue cook-off; one of the largest antique tractor displays in the Southeast; farm animals; tractor pulls; and a full carnival.
WHEN:
Friday, May 18, noon to 10 p.m.;
Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Sunday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE:
N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
MORE INFO:
Gate admission and parking are free, but some events have a separate entrance fee. More information, including a complete schedule, is available at www.gottobencfestival.com.
–James Romer, Got to Be NC Festival