New Midway Event Center Tour
Mon, Feb 09 | NC State Fairgrounds
Please join us for our Early February program on the 9th! This Presentation and Tour will provide a general overview of the new 30000 sq ft Midway Event Center currently under construction at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC.
Tickets Are Not on Sale
Time & Location
Feb 09, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
About The Event
Event Description:
Join us as we tour the Midway Event Center is scheduled to open prior to the 2026 State Fair. The new food hall is designed to accommodate these visitors, as well as the lunch and dinner clientele from the Raleigh area.
In addition to the fair, the venue will host over 300 events annually. It will feature eight full-time vendors operating under long-term leases, alongside four stalls designated for temporary pop-up vendors. Additionally, the facility will include a full-service bar, marking the introduction of consistent alcohol sales at the fairgrounds.
This development represents a significant enhancement for the fairgrounds, as the food hall will replace the cherished yet aging “restaurant row.” The existing sheet metal structure, which dates back to the 1960s, was primarily known for hosting food sales by churches and civic organizations during the fair. Following the conclusion of the 2023 fair, restaurant row was closed, paving the way for the new Midway Event Center. Fair organizers are optimistic that this modern upgrade will contribute to making the fairgrounds a more inviting destination throughout the year.
Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article303002274.html#storylink=cpy
Presenter:
- John Hyzak- Clancy & Theys Construction
Learning Objectives: 1 CEU
- Attendees will learn more about the 30,000 sq ft structure and how it will support the programming of the NC State Fairgrounds with permanent food and vendor stalls.
- Attendees will learn more about the site preparation and demolition of the previous restaurant row structures that dated back to the 1960’s.
- Attendees will learn more about how this project will support the Fairgrounds 300+ events each year as a part of how Raleigh Magazine describes the “up and coming Blue Ridge Corridor”
- The attendees will learn more about the construction schedule of the project and completion prior to the 2026 NC State Fair.
Cost:
- CSIRDU Chapter Members: $0
- Non CSIRDU Chapter Members: $35
- Students: $0
Payment Options:
- Credit Card during Registration Via PayPal
- PayPal will force you to create an account to pay now. If you do not want to pay thru their system, please select the option to pay at the door.
- Cash, Check or Credit Card at the Door
Parking and Meeting Information:
- This event is in person.
- Please see the image below containing information regarding where to park and where to meet.
- Please ensure that everyone has full PPE, high vis vest, hard hats, closed toed shoes and safety glasses (clear).
- 3:00 pm arrival
- Tour starts at 3:30 pm
Please contact a Board member if you have any questions about the event or registration.
