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Join us in Raleigh, North Carolina for the Carolina CryptidCon Tour 2026: Mermaids to Mothman—a two-day celebration of mystery, folklore, and fun! Explore a packed lineup of 300+ vendors, guest speakers, artists, oddities, authors, paranormal experts, and cryptid fans from across the country.
Dates
Jul 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Jul 25, 2026 · 9:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
North Carolina, United States
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, United States
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Event highlights
Jim Graham Building
The Jim Graham Building is the largest of the fairgrounds buildings. During the year it hosts a variety of trade shows, festivals, agricultural and livestock events, sales showcases, exhibitions and other special events. Exhibit space can be extended with the use of outdoor tents and fencing, or installation of tent connector to adjacent facility.
Complex Amenities
Completed in 1975, renovated in 2000 and 2003. Meeting Room renovations in 2007 and 2015.
Square footage: 100,000 - fully climate-controlled
95,000 square foot main floor (main exhibit hall 380' x 250'), 3,000 square foot meeting room (50' x 60'), 2,500 square foot meeting room (42' x 60'), two office areas (14.5' x 25' each).
Amenities: entrance foyer, two offices, restaurant, six roll up doors, outside wash area for livestock
Ideal venue for livestock shows, trade shows, meetings, exhibitions and sales.
Shape: rectangle
NC State Campground
The Jim Graham Building is the largest of the fairgrounds buildings. During the year it hosts a variety of trade shows, festivals, agricultural and livestock events, sales showcases, exhibitions and other special events. Exhibit space can be extended with the use of outdoor tents and fencing, or installation of tent connector to adjacent facility.
Completed in 1975, renovated in 2000 and 2003. Meeting Room renovations in 2007 and 2015.
Square footage: 100,000 - fully climate-controlled
95,000 square foot main floor (main exhibit hall 380' x 250'), 3,000 square foot meeting room (50' x 60'), 2,500 square foot meeting room (42' x 60'), two office areas (14.5' x 25' each).
Amenities: entrance foyer, two offices, restaurant, six roll up doors, outside wash area for livestock
Ideal venue for livestock shows, trade shows, meetings, exhibitions and sales.
Shape: rectangle
Union Station
Train Station - Station Building (with waiting room)
510 West Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Named for Sir Walter Raleigh, the city is one of the few in the country planned specifically as a state capital; the old Greek Revival capitol occupies a prominent downtown square.
Staffed station
ATM available
Elevator
No payphones
Amtrak ticketing kiosks available
Restrooms
Ticket sales office
Unaccompanied child travel allowed
Vending machines
No WiFi
Boarding gates close 5 Min before train departure time
Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure if you're checking baggage or need ticketing/passenger assistance
How long before departure to be at the station if you need ticketing, baggage or passenger assistance services.
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure if you're not checking baggage or don't need assistance
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
Dec 31, 2025
Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Deadline:
Jun 01, 2026
Event Dates: July 24–25, 2026
Location: Jim Graham Building – NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Hours of Operation:
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Adult-only after-hours show 9 PM–12 AM)
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
We are seeking food trucks and specialty food vendors to feed thousands of cryptid fans, collectors, and convention attendees at Carolina CryptidCon 2026 – Mermaids to Mothman Tour.
✔️ Must provide a copy of your current health department permit.
✔️ Food trucks must be self-contained or specify needs for power/water.
✔️ Vendors are responsible for grease disposal, trash cleanup, and recycling.
✔️ Menu items and pricing must be approved in advance to avoid duplication.
Setup & Parking
- Setup Times:
- Friday, July 24: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (must be ready by noon)
- Food trucks will be assigned designated parking areas outside the Jim Graham Building.
- Trucks must remain in place during operating hours.
- Breakdown is after 9 PM Saturday only.
- The event is rain or shine. No refunds for weather.
- Vendors must supply all hoses, cords, and necessary equipment.
- Event staff reserves the right to limit duplicate menu items.
- This is a family-friendly event by day, 18+ Friday night after 9 PM. Vendors must comply with this policy.
- Food Trucks will receive 4 free 2 day passes.
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