NC State Fair scooter, wheelchair and stroller rentals
At the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The 2026 Fair ran October 15 to 25, 2026. Dates for 2027 are not set yet.
The 2026 Fair
11 days at the gates. Thank you, Raleigh.
Our crew ran staffed rental tents at the N.C. State Fairgrounds from opening day to the last night. We have rented at the Fair for more than 15 years, and the Fair accessibility guide lists Mobility Concepts LLC as its rental provider.
- Fair days
- 11October 15 to 25, 2026.
- Staffed gates
- 4Gates 1, 8, 9 and 10, each just inside the ticket booths.
- Main tent
- 1At Gate 10, beside the accessible parking off Trinity Road.
- Kinds of equipment
- 3Scooters, push wheelchairs and strollers, with CuddleCars too.
Where to find us
Four staffed gates. One main tent.
In 2026 our staffed tents were just inside the ticket booths at Gates 1, 8, 9 and 10. Gate 10 was the main tent and kept most of the units. Accessible parking is right beside it, off Trinity Road.
- Gate 10Main rental tent, off the accessible parking lot on Trinity Road.
- Gate 9Entrance from the Trinity Road parking lots.
- Gate 8By the horse barn parking, Trinity Road at Youth Center Drive.
- Gate 7Access gate with no staff.
- Gate 1By the public bus stop on Hillsborough Street.
For safety, Mobility Concepts equipment stays inside the fair gates unless a staff member goes with you.
Pickup and return at the Fair
This is how it worked in 2026. We post the 2027 details here once they are set.
- Where
- Any staffed tent at Gates 1, 8, 9 or 10. Gate 10 is the main tent.
- Length
- The whole Fair day.
- Return
- 30 minutes before the Fair closes that night, to the gate you rented from.
- Bring
- A driver's license or federal ID. A passport or military ID works.
For families
Stroller and CuddleCar rentals at the Fair
Single and double strollers and CuddleCars are rented at our staffed tents, while they last. Come early on weekends and start at Gate 10, our main tent.
Bringing your own stroller or wagon? The Fair allows them, and bags are checked at the gate.
Map and guides
State Fair questions
Not answered here? Call (919) 533-8846 and ask a person.
Where are the rental tents?
In 2026 our staffed tents were just inside the ticket booths at Gates 1, 8, 9 and 10. Gate 10 was the main tent, by the accessible parking off Trinity Road. Gate 7 has no staff.
What do I bring?
A driver's license or federal ID. A passport or military ID works. It does not need to show an address. We keep it until the equipment is back. This website never asks for ID photos or ID numbers.
How long is a rental?
The whole Fair day. Pick it up when you arrive and bring it back before the Fair closes that night.
When is it due back?
30 minutes before the Fair closes that day. Weather can change closing times.
Where do I return it?
To the gate you rented from. If you cannot get back there, ask our staff. They may approve another gate and arrange to get your ID back to you. That can take some time.
Can I take the equipment outside the Fair?
No. For safety, equipment stays inside the fair gates unless a staff member goes with you.
How do I ride safely?
One person per scooter. No standing on the back. Keep away from stairs. Tell our staff about a hazard or a problem with the scooter. Our staff cannot lift or transfer guests.
When are the 2027 dates out?
Dates for 2027 are not set yet. Sign up on this page and we contact you first when they are.
Get first notice for 2027 reservations
Leave your name and a phone number or email. We contact you first when the 2027 dates and details are set.
One request is enough. Prefer to talk? Call us.
Plan your Fair day
- Events and travelGetting to the NC State Fairgrounds in RaleighParking, free shuttle lots, GoRaleigh and GoDurham buses, the NC By Train stop, drop-off and rideshare for the NC State Fair, based on the 2026 Fair.
- State FairNC State Fair Accessible Parking GuideWhere handicap parking is at the NC State Fair, where overflow goes, how drop-off works and which gates are closest. Based on the 2026 Fair.
- State FairNC State Fair Stroller Rules and TipsCan you bring a stroller or wagon to the NC State Fair? What the Fair allows, bag checks, family restrooms and where to rent a stroller at the gates.