Overview
The new Midway Event Center will be a two-story food hall and event center located in the heart of the NC State Fairgrounds. With eight permanent food stalls and four vendors stalls, there will be a variety of indoor and outdoor dining areas, a full bar, and dedicated event spaces to serve the community year-round.
Size
30,000 SF
Year
2026
Internal Team
- Emily Barry
- Laura Beesmer
- Jessica Bossiere
- Kristen M. Hess
- Siler Ransmeier
- Sarah Waldron
Consultants
Camacho USA
Dewberry
Lynch Mykins
Prospect Landscape Architecture
Salas O’Brien
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“It’s going to be a beautiful building that people will have the opportunity to come and enjoy every day.”
– Kent Yelverton, Fair Director

