# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Pack up the family and gather up your friends to head out to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, April 17 - 18, for two days of hot rodding fun during the Goodguys 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance. You can enjoy seeing over 1,500 of the southeast’s finest 1999 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics. Plus, take in the exciting action of Goodguys AutoCross Racing, shop the swap meet and check out the Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway. Enjoy live music, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend on Sunday including the coveted Builder’s Choice Top 10 by Goolsby Customs and so much more! On Saturday evening stick around for some smashin’, crashin’ Demolotion Derby action****! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/ncn.  

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS***:

•	Goodguys AutoCross Racing
•	Saturday Night Demolition Derby
•	Shop The Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral 
•	Commercial Vendor & Manufacturers Midway
•	Indoor Car Show Display
•	Live Music Entertainment
•	Builder’s Choice Awards by Goolsby Customs
•	Family Fun Zone - Free Arts and Crafts, Games, Prizes and More All Weekend 
•	Saturday Special Parking Areas 
•	Model Car Make N Take presented by Auto World
•	2026 Top 12 of the Year presented by BASF Finalist Competitions:
o	Snap-On Muscle Car of the Year
o	LMC Truck of the Year Early (pre-1960)
o	Dakota Digital Truck of the Year Late (1960-99)
o	Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year

* Plus ticket service fees & local sales tax
** Price includes local sales taxes and fees
*** Featured attractions subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information.
**** Additional ticket required for Saturday Night Demolition Derby.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/11th-griot’s-garage-north-carolina-nationals-presented-by-grundy-insurance/200029672283831
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, car-shows, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 818

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Raleigh
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: N.C. State Fair
- **lat**: 35.794136417014
- **long**: -78.710411094212
- **full address**: N.C. State Fair, 4880 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606-1443, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance being held?
  - **A:** 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at N.C. State Fair, 4880 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606-1443, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance?
  - **A:** 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance is organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Goodguys Rod & Custom Association a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has 245+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 11th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 810+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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