Friday, February 9, 2024

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to discuss vision for Midway Event Center and improvements at the State Fairgrounds

RALEIGH
Feb 9, 2024

WHO/WHAT:    

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will discuss the vision behind the State Fairgrounds next building project – the Midway Event Center – and improvements the new facility will offer fairgoers, event attendees and neighboring businesses and communities.


WHEN/WHERE:        

Monday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. 
By the Orville Terminus of the State Fair Flyer chairlift across from Dorton Arena, State Fairgrounds. Please access the Fairgrounds at Gate 9, 4285 Trinity Road.
*Rain location will be the lobby of the Expo Center.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Background Information:    

As part of ongoing modernization of the fairgrounds, a new multi-use Midway Event Center is planned to replace the outdated, 70-year-old Lunch Stand Building. This facility will be part of a 3-to 4-year grounds improvement project.