Raleigh

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6/14/26
Thank you Raleigh! See you next year.
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NEW Location

North Carolina State Fairgrounds
*Graham Building Gate 9*
4285 Trinity Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Show Hours

Friday:  2PM – 11PM 
Saturday: 11AM – 11PM
Sunday: 11AM – 8PM

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Afterparty

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Ticket Types
  • $20 Day / $40 3-Day Pass
  • Admission is free for children under 12

Tickets are sold at the show or:

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Show Times

  • Friday | 2PM – 11PM
  • Saturday |  11AM – 11PM
  • Sunday | 11AM – 8PM

Buy Tickets

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC

Please select the date you would like to book then enter the rate code.

In the Special Rate drop down box click the Corporate or Group circle and put in G-TATT for the attendees reservations group code. Your group rate will then populate.

If you have any issues with the link below, please call and make reservations at: Hyatt Place Reservations: 888-591-1234

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Parking & Directions

Expo will be in Graham building please navigate to Fairgrounds Gate 9 for proper parking to the event.

Signage will direct to parking. Please make sure to enter from Gate 9 and the event will be located at the Graham Building. Refer to the graphic below for more info:

Need dinner plans? View (well reviewed) and convenient restaurants near the venue! 

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Staying in Raleigh for a while and looking for things to do? Check out our curated map.

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Looking for local shops and stops within walking distance? View our curated local map.

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Sales for 2026 have ended. See you next year!

Get Your Tickets

Raleigh: 3-Day Pass

$40

Raleigh: 1-Day Pass

$20

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