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Welcome to the Wilson County Fairgrounds page—the heart of live events in Wilson, North Carolina. Located at 2331 US-301 South, Wilson, NC 27893, our grounds span about 70 acres and feature seven buildings, including grandstands, Exhibit Halls A & B, a livestock arena, camping areas, and an outdoor pavilion. Whether you’re here for the annual Wilson County Fair or a concert, livestock show, or trade event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Wilson County Fairgrounds (NC): address 2331 US-301 South, Wilson, NC 27893; grounds cover about 70 acres with seven buildings including grandstands, exhibit halls A & B, livestock arena, camping, and outdoor pavilion.
- NC seating capacities: Grandstand holds up to 2,500 people; additional moveable bleachers add roughly 1,000 seats (total around 3,500 in the grandstand area). Exhibit Hall A seats up to 450; Exhibit Hall B up to 350; Livestock Arena seats about 300.
- Notable NC events: The Wilson County Fair (annual) featuring rides, livestock shows, tractor pulls, car shows, concerts, and various livestock exhibits; 2026 fair scheduled for September 22–27.
- James E. Ward Agricultural Center (TN) address 945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087; seven buildings capable of hosting crowd sizes 35 to 3,000 and five stages; grounds host the Wilson County Fair (TN State Fair) and other large events; mass transit access via the Music City Star; 2,700+ hotel rooms nearby.
- TN parking and transit: Free general on-site parking, $10 preferred parking, handicap parking in the Wilson County Exposition Center lot, with satellite off-site parking at Cumberland University (415 Harding Drive) or First Baptist Church & Wilson County Courthouse (209 E Main St) and shuttle service during events.
- Renamed/renovation note: Farm Bureau Exposition Center is the TN venue within the James E. Ward campus, formerly known as Wilson County Expo.