Got to Be NC Festival starts today, May 18

The FREE Got to Be NC Festival starts today, Friday, May 18 and runs through Sunday, May 20. It is free to get in to the festival and to see the exhibits. There is a charge for carnival rides, games, pony rides, the BBQ cookoff and food from vendors.

This year, you will find live animals, antique farm equipment, fireworks, a homegrown marketplace with food and drink samples and sales, a rodeo, tractor pull, music, magic shows, cooking shows, a trick pony and much more.

We have been to the event many times and it is fun, informative, tasty and entertaining.

Sarah at WRAL's Go Ask Mom put together a helpful article on things to know about the festival, including information about baby pigs!

Click HERE for Go Ask Mom's article

Festival Information

Festival Gate Hours
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Building and Exhibit Hours
Friday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Carnival Hours
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.*
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.*
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*May extend for one hour based on attendance

Fireworks
Friday: 9:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:15 p.m.

Carnival Wristbands ($20 each)
Friday: Purchase from Noon to 9 p.m.,
Good all day for unlimited rides
Sunday: Purchase from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Good all day for unlimited rides

For all the details on parking, tickets, entertainment and event schedules and more, see gottobencfestival.com.