Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds

The Kerr Scott Building is one of the event halls on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. The fairgrounds rents it out for trade shows, banquets, proms, fundraisers, political rallies, and other large gatherings.

The main floor covers 19,596 square feet, with another 3,128 square feet on the second floor. Set conference style the hall seats 2,000, and banquet style it seats 1,500. Common setups include a trade show floor, a banquet with a stage, and a breakfast meeting with a stage and screen.

What to know

• Rental runs $3,300 per day, with a discount for access days around an event.
• Staging, tables, chairs, and electrical hookups are available for an extra fee.
• The building has six restrooms and a concession stand.
• Catering facilities are on site, though cooking is not allowed in the building.
• Two roll-up doors, office space, and an entrance foyer make load-in easier.