County Fair Guide

Wilkes County Agricultural Fair

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

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2026 Dates

October 1–4, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, and the community spirit of a county deeply rooted in both agriculture and NASCAR history.

Visitor Tips

North Wilkesboro is the birthplace of NASCAR and home to the revived North Wilkesboro Speedway — racing history and mountain heritage make this fair destination unique.

About Wilkes County Agricultural Fair

The Wilkes County Agricultural Fair, based in North Wilkesboro, celebrates the mountain farming and stock-car heritage of the Blue Ridge foothills over four days each October.

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