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About Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Welcome to the Kerr Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds — a versatile, multi‑purpose event venue in Raleigh. With substantial floor space for exhibitions, gatherings, and conferences, this venue is a dependable choice for organizers seeking a dependable, no‑nonsense hosting location. We’ve got you covered with practical details on capacity, floor plans, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you secure your event logistics in one place.
Whether you’re planning a trade show, banquet, prom, fundraiser, or political rally, the Kerr Scott Building delivers on space and accessibility. We’ll help you navigate rental details, parking options on the State Fair and Carter‑Finley properties, transit with GoRaleigh/GoDurham, and convenient hotel recommendations close by. Consider this your insider guide to hosting a successful Raleigh event at a venue that’s built to handle large either or mixed‑use setups.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
- Venue type: Gov. Kerr Scott Building, a multi‑purpose event venue at the NC State Fairgrounds.
- Capacity: 19,596 sq ft main floor; 3,128 sq ft second floor; 2,000 conference style seating; 1,500 banquet style seating.
- Floor plans: Main level and second floor floor plans available (Post Renovation).
- Rental rate: $3,300 per day.
- Notable events hosted: trade shows, banquets, proms, fundraisers, political rallies and other events.
- Parking: Free parking on State Fair and Carter‑Finley Football Stadium properties; accessible parking details available in official guides.
- Transit: Free shuttles during events; GoRaleigh/GoDurham transit options and park‑and‑ride services are available; Amtrak and other intercity options may be used when attending events.
- Nearby hotels: Examples include Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh West ‑ Lenovo Center; Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena; Ramada Raleigh (near Blue Ridge Rd).