Midway Event Center

Midway Event Center – North Carolina State Fairgrounds

The Midway Event Center, located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a premier event facility designed to support exhibitions, public gatherings, and year-round programming at one of the state's most recognizable destinations. Developed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, the facility extends the North Carolina State Fair experience beyond its annual event by providing a modern, durable venue for community events, exhibitions, and large-scale public activities.

BCG Concrete Construction was proud to provide the project's comprehensive structural and site concrete scope, delivering the quality and durability required for a high-capacity public facility.

Project Overview

Owner: North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Construction Manager at Risk: Clancy & Theys, Raleigh, North Carolina
Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina

Concrete Scope

BCG Concrete Construction completed an extensive structural and site concrete package, including:

Spread footings
Elevator mat foundations
Wall footings
Stem walls
Elevator walls
Anchor bolt installation
Housekeeping pads
Slab-on-grade concrete
Slab-on-metal-deck concrete
Standard-duty and heavy-duty concrete paving
Concrete curb and gutter
Seat walls
Retaining walls
Cast-in-place concrete stairs
Bollard installation

Project Quantities

The project included:

15,000+ square feet of slab-on-grade concrete
14,000+ square feet of slab-on-metal-deck concrete
30,000 square feet of standard-duty and heavy-duty concrete paving
500+ linear feet of curb and gutter
600+ linear feet of seat walls
600+ linear feet of retaining walls
Retaining walls exceeding 12 feet in height
Installation of 30+ bollards throughout the facility

Project Highlights

Construction required close coordination between structural concrete operations, elevated slab placement, and extensive site concrete work. The completed systems provide the strength, durability, and long-term performance necessary to support:

High-volume pedestrian traffic
Large public events
Service and maintenance vehicles
Year-round event operations
Long-term infrastructure at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds

The completed Midway Event Center stands as a significant addition to the State Fairgrounds, providing a modern venue built to serve North Carolina residents and visitors for decades to come.