8th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals
April 21-23, 2023
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
We're heading back for our eighth year at the beautiful North Carolina State Fairgrounds to check the best rides in the Carolina's and beyond. Check out all the event information below and get ready for the good times!
8th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals
April 21-23, 2023
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Presented by Griot's Garage
We're heading back for our eighth year at the beautiful North Carolina State Fairgrounds to check the best rides in the Carolina's and beyond . Check out all the event information below and get ready for the good times!
Rally In Raleigh
April 21 - 23, 2023
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Friday, April 21 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 22 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 23 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
We can't wait to see you at the
Goodguys 7th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals
We can't wait to see you at the
Goodguys 7th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals
Spectator Ticket Pricing
The Goodguys shows are for all Hot Rod and Classic Car fans alike. Whether it's your first show or tenth trip out we are very excited to have you come out for the day or stay for the whole weekend!
Goodguys Members receive additional savings on spectator tickets.
Goodguys Members receive additional savings on spectator tickets.
Looking to register your ride for the show?
Goodguys Member Pricing
Friday & Saturday
General Admission (ages 13+)
$20.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $22*
- *Includes local sales tax
Sunday
General Admission (ages 13+)
$15.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $17*
- *Includes local sales tax
Junior (ages 7-12) tickets are $10 online or at the gate. Youth ages 6 and under are free.
Non-Goodguys Member Pricing
Friday & Saturday
General Admission (ages 13+)
$25.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $28*
- *Includes local sales tax
Sunday
General Admission (ages 13+)
$20.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $22*
- *Includes local sales tax
Junior (ages 7-12) tickets are $10 online or at the gate. Youth ages 6 and under are free.
Show Features
Over 2,000 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Imports and Trucks thru '98
Indoor Car Show
Burn Out Competition
Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
Fun For The Kids - Fun for the little rodder’s in our world! Fun activities located inside the Exhibit Tent Saturday (10am-3pm) and Sunday (11am-2pm).
All event features subject to change.
Show Time
Spectator Information
Whether you're a first time attendee or seasoned show vet, we've outlined some key info to ensure you enjoy the show.
Did you know - we send out a complete "Event Pocket Schedule" right to your e-mail inbox so you never miss a moment at the show.
2023 Information
All Weekend Long!
- VENDORS/EXHIBITORS – Huge Vendor Midway. Shop the hundreds of retail hard part dealers that have everything you need to build or restore your street rod. For more information contact Sadie Vail (925) 218-9152 or email her here.
- SWAP MEET & CARS 4 SALE CORRAL – Hundreds of cars 4 sale! For more information call Jeff Johnson (614) 268-1181.
- GOODGUYS CHOICE PRODUCTS GIVEAWAYS – Deposit your Instant Winner Ticket as soon as possible at the Goodguys Choice Product booth. Your vehicle entry # and name will be drawn throughout the entire event-so check the booth often to see if you have been chosen!
- INDOOR CAR SHOW- In the Graham Building.
Thursday
- INDOOR CAR SHOW SET UP- Noon-5pm. Indoor car show registration at Graham Building.
- KICK Off PARTY- Raleigh Speed Shop 5p-8p DJ Spinning Tunes, Shop Tour, Food Trucks (additional fee)
Friday
- GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST PRESENTED BY SUMMIT RACING – Dragster Exhibition 1pm.
Saturday
- KIDS ZONE – Free arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! 10am-3pm
- FREE KIDS MODEL MAKE AND TAKE- 1pm at the Kids Zone
- BURNOUT COMPETITION – Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em 12:30. Tech opens 1 hour before. Sign up at the DJ Booth Friday or Saturday morning
- LIVE NOSTALGIA ENTERTAINMENT – 11am & 1pm at the Entertainment stage
- GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST PRESENTED BY SUMMIT RACING – Dragster Exhibition 12pm & 2pm
- DEMOLITION DERBY- Gates open at 5pm, competition begins at 6pm. Tickets available at gate.
- SATURDAY SPECIALTY PARKING AREAS – 7am-Noon. Each Participant will receive a custom dash. Parking areas include:
AIR COOLED CORRAL
BUILDER’S CHOICE presented by Goolsby Customs
HOMEBUILT HEAVEN presented by Speedway Motors
TRI-FIVE CHEVY CORRAL
DEUCE DOINS presented by presented by Affordable Street Rods
CAMARO CORRAL presented by Metal Bros.
CORVETTE CORRAL
MIGHTY MUSCLE
THE NEXT GENERATION presented by Goolsby Customs
YA GOTTA DRIVE ‘EM presented by Lecarra Steering Wheels
TRICK TRUCK CORRAL presented by LMC Truck
SUEDE & CHROME
Sunday
- MEGUIARS ALL AMERICAN SUNDAY – All American made or powered cars and trucks are welcome all day long!
- WINNERS CIRCLE – 8am-1pm. See Goodguys Awards Recipients including 2023 finalists for Muscle Car of the Year, Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year, Griots Garage Muscle Machine of the Year,Fuel Curve Custom of the Year, Dakota Digital Truck of the year Late and Scotts
Hotrods ‘N Customs Truck of the year Early, as well as Goodguys Pick and Goolsby Customs Builder’s Choice Top 10. - CHURCH SERVICE – 10am in the Scott Building.
- KIDS ZONE – Free arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! 11am-2pm.
- FREE KIDS MODEL MAKE AND TAKE- 11am at the Kids Zone.
- GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY TICKET – 1:30pm Don’t forget to turn in your Grand Prize Giveaway Ticket today and attend the awards show at 2:22pm. You must be present to win the chance to be one of the finalists for the 2023 Grand Prize Giveaway – 1988 Chevy Silverado OBS
built by Roadster Shop - AWARDS PROGRAM – 2:22pm at the Goodguys stage. The Goodguys award program is the highlight of each event. Various celebrities, industry and magazine representatives select over 100 award recipients. (Note: Awards time may be rescheduled due to weather)
FAQ's
No personal golf carts or motorized conveyances are permitted at any Goodguys event. Exceptions will be made for disabled individuals with ADA approved conveyances only. Any additional inquiries or questions, please email info@good-guys.com
For the safety and comfort of all of our customers, smoking of any type, weapons of any type, pets (with the exception of service animals), cans, glass bottles, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and roller/inline skates are not permitted within the gates of a Goodguys event.
For any further questions or concerns, please call our customer service team at (925) 838-9876.
Vendors & Media
Media
For media credentials, please use the Media Credentials Request Form
For any media inquiries, please contact Steven Bunker here
Vendors
If you are interested in being a Commercial Vendor at this event click here for details.
