WNC Ag Center

10/18/2026

10/12/2026

Thank you, farming families!

Today is National Farmers Day! 🚜🎉

We couldn't be more proud of the farmers in our state and the hard work they do every single day! Thanks to them and their families, we have access to local products all year long. Join us in thanking our state farmers in the comments to show some appreciation today!

10/06/2026

Congratulations, Gantt family!

Congratulations to this month's winner of the Crop This! Photo Contest - Kady Gantt of Yancey County! 🎉🤩

Pictured is her son Sam Gantt with his Market Turkey that earned placement at the N.C. State Fair. "He worked hard that summer and was delighted to earn a placement at the N.C. State Fair," Kady said. "It began a long involvement with 4-H and agriculture projects." Congratulations Kady!

09/20/2026

Come join the final day of Fair fun!

It's not over yet! Today is the LAST DAY of the 2026 NC Mountain State Fair. Don't miss us - stop by for an afternoon of fair fun, rides, music, animals, games, live entertainment and so much more! We're here until 9 p.m. and you don't want to miss out!

09/18/2026

Get tickets now and come join us for the final days of the NC Mountain State Fair!

Heading to the fair this weekend? Buy your admission and ride tickets online to skip the line!
🎫Buy admission tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/99125839/
🎡And ride tickets here: https://innovativeticketing.com/Events/eventDetails.aspx?eid=NDU5NkE3REYtMDFBNy00QjgwLTkwOTMtQkI1RURFOUFBMjVE

08/19/2026

The countdown has begun! Only 23 days until the NC Mountain State Fair! Whether it's the livestock shows, rides, music, food, or competitions we have something for the entire family to enjoy! Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/99125839/ to order tickets today!

08/18/2026

The NC Mountain State Fair is proud to offer the 2026 Youth Livestock Endowment in honor of Edith Vanderbilt, a passionate advocate for agriculture and youth development. This endowment supports young people who have participated in livestock exhibitions at the NC Mountain State Fair—regardless of...

08/14/2026

Save your fair time for thrills and skip the ticket lines! Unlimited ride passes are now on sale. Follow the link below to purchase advance ride passes and save off fairground weekend prices!

We can't wait to see you, September 11th through the 20th, at the 2026 NC Mountain State Fair!

https://ridetickets.com/events/15

08/14/2026

Don't forget to get your fair entries to your county extension agents for the Pony Express that will help get your entries to the fairgrounds! The deadline is Aug. 28.
To learn more about the Pony Express, visit https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/08/06/pony-express-program-returns-deliver-nc-mountain-state-fair-entries-fairgrounds
To register for general and livestock competitions, visit https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/exhibitors