America 250 NC at the North Carolina State Fair
Event: North Carolina State Fair
When: October 15–25, 2026
Where: Dorton Arena
The Revolution Continues...
This October, visit the America 250 NC team at the North Carolina State Fair!
Stop by Dorton Arena each day to explore 250+ years of North Carolina history, discover exhibits, learn how our state is continuing to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and pick up some swag. Plus, chat with the America 250 NC team and share your own North Carolina stories!
Daily Schedule
America 250 NC will be set up in Dorton Arena from noon-5p on Thursday, October 15 and from 9a-9p October 16-25.
The following table displays the other North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources teams that will be in attendance along side the America 250 NC setup on specific days.
Please check the N.C. State Fair's Daily Schedule for more information on fair specific special events.
| Date | DNCR Team Attending | N.C. State Fair Special Day | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | Wolfpack Day | ||
| Friday, Oct. 16 | |||
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Office of K-12 Education (9a-9p) | Learning Happens Here! Stop by to explore DNCR’s classroom resources, field trip opportunities, and teacher professional development—all designed to help teachers connect students with North Carolina’s stories, places, and people. | |
| Sunday, Oct. 18 | State Parks (9a-9p) | Accessibility Day | |
| Monday, Oct. 19 | Research and Publications (9a-3p) | Learn more about how our office connects the work of historians and researchers with the public, helping make North Carolina’s history available through a wide range of publications, digital resources, educational materials, and public history programs. | |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Office of State Archaeology (9a-9p) | Senior Citizen Day | Ask an Archaeologist day! Come ready to ask questions, learn more about the field, or bring an item that you would like to learn more about. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21 | State Historic Sites (9a-5p) | Military Appreciation Day | Talk to costumed interpreters to learn more about clothing and life throughout North Carolina's past. Then, find out about the Historic Sites you can visit throughout the state, all year! |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | State Regional History Museums | Hunger Relief Day | What did 18th century North Carolina smell and feel like? Using only your senses of touch and of smell, you'll discover some everyday items and scents that were common during the American Revolution. |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | State Archives (One Day Wonder Exhibit, 9a-5p) | Learn about North Carolina history with the State Archives! Special exhibit panels to include information on State Constitution and Patriot Soldiers during the American Revolution. | |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | North Carolina Zoo (9a-1p) | ||
| Sunday, Oct. 25 |