NC Public House
AT THE NC STATE FAIR
Join us for the return of the NC Public House at the NC State Fair!
Nestled within the heart of the fairgrounds, the NC Public House is where good times flow as freely as the craft beverages on tap. The NC Public House will showcase dozens of breweries and wineries from across North Carolina. Indulge in the perfect pairing of our daily beer and wine offerings and your fair food favorites!
The perfect blend of fair magic and craft beverage bliss
Come and see us in the South Dorton Arena Lobby just across from the State Fair SkyGazer Ferris Wheel!
Grab your Beer+Wine tickets in advance or at the entrance—each one gets you two tastings of your choice! Beer+Wine tickets will be $17 each, and tickets for craft sodas may be purchased on-site for $5 each. There is a limit of one Beer+Wine ticket per person (= 2 servings), per visit to the NC Public House.
The Guild will use a portion of the proceeds for research and marketing benefiting North Carolina’s craft beer industry. North Carolina is home to 350+ craft breweries and 185 wineries.
NC Public House Hours
Opening Thursday, 12-10 PM
Fridays & Saturdays, 12-11 PM
Sunday - Thursday, 12-10 PM
IDs will be checked at the door. Patrons under 21 may enter the indoor soda commons and picnic area around the NC Public House, but may not enter the building Beer+Wine service area where alcohol is served. Craft soda will be sold & served in the indoor soda commons area.
NC Beer Night, “Ask A Brewer,” and more special events!
Have you ever wondered more about how beer is made?
Join us at the NC Public House on Friday, October 25, from 5-8 PM, for NC Beer Night at the Fair! Along with pouring an exciting array of beers from NC craft breweries, we will have several brewing education opportunities for our guests.
Come and talk with our panel of brewers during the "Ask a Brewer" question and answer session. Also, we'll host representatives from Wake Tech's brewing education program, and Raleigh's local homebrew club CARBOY, and have a brewing equipment demonstration. Don't miss this fun and informative event taking place at the NC Public House!
Kegs & Corks Pass, $17
Online Advance Sale Only: August 15-October 17
(1) FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket
(1) NC Public House Beer+Wine ticket providing your choice of two 8oz. N.C. craft beer samples or two 3oz. N.C. wine samples. Craft soda may be purchased on-site for $5 each.
Kegs & Corks Passes are only available online in advance of the Fair and must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. This offer is limited to one admission to the NC Public House per person, per day. ID is required to redeem Kegs & Corks Passes that include beer or wine. You do not need a ticket to enter the NC Public House. Tickets are only required for those consuming beverages. 21+ only in the serving area. FastTrack Gate Admission skips the ticketing line at all N.C. State Fair gates. FastTrack Gate Admission does not apply to carnival rides, the State Fair Flyer or the State Fair SkyGazer.
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