Show Hours & Schedule
The NC International Auto Expo runs for four days at the Jim Graham Building, N.C. State Fairgrounds. Here is everything you need to plan your visit: gate times, ticket prices and the live radio broadcasts that take place each day.
Tickets
Admission is simple and affordable. Adults aged 13 to 60 pay $6, guests over 60 pay $5, and preteens aged 6 to 12 pay $4. Children under 6 are admitted free, so the whole family can enjoy the show.
There are no advance ticket sales. Buy your tickets at the Box Office kiosks outside the Jim Graham Building during the show. Parking is free.
Daily Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 10Opening day
- 12 PMGates open
- 2 – 5 PMWPTF – the Bill Lumaye Show, broadcasting LIVE
- 9 PMGates close
680 WPTF
Friday, Feb. 11Drive and live radio
- 10 AMGates open
- 10 AM – 5 PMGM Experience the Drive
- 10 AM – 3 PMWQDR-FM – JJ’s Show, LIVE
- 3 – 6 PM96rock – Foster & Blade, LIVE
- 9 PMGates close
Saturday, Feb. 12The busiest day
- 9 AMGates open
- 9 AM – 4 PMGM Experience the Drive
- 10 AM – 12 Noon96rock broadcasting LIVE
- 1 – 3 PMWQDR-FM broadcasting LIVE
- 4 – 6 PMPulse 102 broadcasting LIVE
- 9 PMGates close
Sunday, Feb. 13Final day
- 10 AMGates open
- 10 AM – 5 PMGM Experience the Drive
- 12 Noon – 3 PMWYMY-FM 102 broadcasting LIVE
- 5 PMGates close
WYMY
Best time to visit
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning are usually the quietest, which makes them ideal if you want time to sit in vehicles and talk to dealership staff. Saturday has the longest hours and the most activity, while Sunday is perfect for a relaxed family outing.
GM Experience the Drive
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can take part in GM Experience the Drive. It gives you a chance to compare how vehicles feel on the road, not only how they look on the show floor. Hours are listed in the daily schedule above.
Live radio
Local stations broadcast live from the show. Come by during a broadcast to hear your favorite hosts, enjoy the atmosphere and see the show through their eyes. Broadcast times may change, so check the schedule on arrival.
Before you go
Gates open at different times each day, so check the hours above before you leave home. Thursday opens at noon, Friday and Sunday open at 10 AM, and Saturday opens early at 9 AM. Sunday is the only day the show closes at 5 PM; on the other days the gates close at 9 PM.
Plan to spend at least two to three hours on the floor. Many families stay longer to see the vehicles, collect information from the exhibitors and enjoy the entertainment. Wear comfortable shoes, because the Jim Graham Building is large and you will do a lot of walking.
If you have questions about hours, tickets or broadcasts, email [email protected] and the team will be happy to help.