Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Time: Sat., Noon and 6pm; Sun., 2pm
Venue: Sam G. Rand Grandstand, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Price: $17.50+
Category: Family
Bring out the whole family for the Ultimate Monster Truck Experience. The most affordable family fun event is coming. Ride in a Monster Truck. Family fun for everyone. National TV Trucks.
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“Bring noise-canceling headphones for the kids; the grandstand gets very loud.”
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Monster Truck Wars runs Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Sat., Noon and 6pm; Sun., 2pm.
Sam G. Rand Grandstand, North Carolina State Fairgrounds is at 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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