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Location & Directions
Site: Burke County Fairgrounds
Address: 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
To reach the Burke County Fairgrounds, you can use several major highway points in the area:
From Interstate 40 (I-40)
I-40 is the primary east-west artery serving Morganton.
- From the East (Hickory/Asheville): Take Exit 103 for US-64 toward Morganton/Rutherfordton. Turn onto US-64 and continue toward the fairgrounds area.
- From the West: Take Exit 103 and follow signs for Morganton.
From US-64
US-64 runs directly through Morganton and provides a straightforward path to the fairgrounds.
- Follow US-64 toward the southern side of Morganton.
- Turn onto Bost Road. The fairgrounds will be located at 145 Bost Rd.
From NC-18
If you are arriving from the north (Lenoir area) or south (Shelby area):
- Follow NC-18 into Morganton. NC-18 intersects with US-64 and I-40, allowing you to transition toward the fairgrounds via the US-64 corridor.
Local Provisions & Lodging
🛠️ Retail & Home Improvement
- Lowe’s: 1224 Burkemont Ave (1.5 miles). Hardware and garden supplies.
- Walmart Supercenter: 120 Morganton Heights Blvd (2.2 miles). Groceries, pharmacy, and garden center.
- Note: The nearest Home Depot is in Hickory, NC (approx. 20 miles).
🛒 Grocery & Pharmacy
- Food Lion: 120 Bost Rd. (Practically across the street).
- Walmart Neighborhood Market: 1001 N Green St (2 miles).
- ALDI: 115 Fiddlers Run Blvd (2 miles).
🍴 Dining & Takeout
- AJ’s Family Steakhouse: 101 Bost Rd. (Next to site; buffet & salad bar).
- Abele’s Family Restaurant: 2115 S Sterling St. (Home-style favorite).
- Butch’s Barbeque: 1234 Burkemont Ave. (Quick BBQ & breakfast).
- The Town Tavern: 315 Sanford Dr. (Burgers and local beer).
- Carolina Diner: 1016 Jamestown Rd. (Classic 24/7 diner food).
- Moondog Pizza: 101 W Union St. (Local favorite for pizza in downtown).
- Tony's Pizza: 124 Crossroads Dr. (New York-style pizza and takeout).
- Domino's / Pizza Hut / Little Caesars: Various locations within 3 miles for delivery and carryout.
- Granny's Quick Pick: 114 Bost Rd. (Directly across from the fairgrounds).
🏨 Lodging
- Hampton Inn: 115 Bush Dr. (2.5 miles).
- Fairfield Inn & Suites: 400 N Green St. (2 miles).
- Comfort Inn & Suites: 1273 Burkemont Ave. (1.5 miles).
- Quality Inn: 2400 S Sterling St. (3 miles).
⛽ Convenience & Fuel
- RaceTrac: 1215 Burkemont Ave. (High-volume pumps).
- Shell: 2302 S Sterling St. (Open 24 hours).
- Dollar General: 114 Bost Rd. (Directly across from the fairgrounds).
Tip for your trip: The Food Lion and AJ's Family Steakhouse on Bost Road are your "walking distance" anchors, while Exit 103 holds almost everything else.