JULY 3rd - 5th, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and guidance issued by State and Local Authorities, Carolina Fear Fest will be POSTPONING.

We feel that postponing this event will ensure that we are all in a better, safer situation to gather again. Still in the same amazing building at the State Fairgrounds – a huge area for horror fun and all the free parking!

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Meet celebrity guests for autographs, photos and more.

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Learn about horror from books to film in panels and Q&A's.

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Film Festival

See horror films from local filmmakers, plus fan favorite movies.

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Huge Indoor Space

Featuring 100,000 sq ft of wheelchair accessible space and ample free parking.

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Great Location

Plenty of hotels and attractions in a blossoming Southern metropolis.

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Steven Williams

Supernatural, Locke & Key, It, The X-Files, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Frontier

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Zach Galligan

Tales from the Crypt, Gremlins, Waxwork

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John Kassir

The Crypt Keeper,Tales of the Crypt

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Damien Leone

Terrifier, Terrifier 2

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David Howard Thorton

Terrifier, Terrifier 2

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Naomi Grossman

American Horror story, 1 BR, CTRL ALT DELETE

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About The Venue

Located at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, the Jim Graham building is the largest of the fairground buildings, with over 100,000 square feet of convention space, a restaurant, panel rooms, and more.

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Located at 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607

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Ample parking is available at no charge

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