Gov. James E. Holshouser Building

The Gov. James E. Holshouser Building is a flexible event venue at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, available for organisers planning conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, meetings, conventions, banquets and social gatherings. Its central circular layout provides 13,600 square feet of adaptable event space, giving planners room to create different seating plans, exhibition arrangements and guest flows.

The building can accommodate up to 1,200 people in a conference-style layout or around 900 guests for a banquet. This makes it suitable for sizeable business meetings, association events, receptions, dinners, trade displays, community gatherings and other organised occasions that need a spacious indoor setting. Four entrances support practical access for guests, suppliers and exhibitors, while restroom facilities and an enclosed covered porch add useful on-site amenities.

Event organisers can also request additional support services, including staging, tables, chairs and electrical connections. The venue’s roll-up door can help with the movement of event equipment, display materials and production items. Its location within the wider State Fairgrounds provides convenient access from Raleigh’s main road network, together with extensive on-site parking and access to other event facilities across the grounds.

The Holshouser Building is managed as part of the North Carolina State Fairgrounds and is available for year-round bookings. It offers a practical blank canvas for organisers who need a well-connected Raleigh venue with generous floor space, flexible layouts and support options for business, public and private events.