Major Events, Games, & Attractions Fund

Local governments in North Carolina can apply for funds from a new program designed to support their efforts to attract major events to the State of North Carolina and to their regions. The Major Attractions Fund was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to stimulate economic activity by attracting events that can, in turn, attract out-of-state visitors to North Carolina, strengthening the state's travel and tourism industry. Guidelines for the Program are now available and applications are being accepted . Apply | Online Application Form For more information, contact: Mark Poole Director, Commerce Finance Center [email protected] Guidelines & Statutes: Major Attractions Fund 2026 Events Supported by the Fund Tab/Accordion Items Guidelines & Statutes: Major Attractions Fund Program Guidelines Relevant Statutes: 143B‑437.110.  Legislative findings and purpose § 143B‑437.111.  Definitions § 143B‑437.112. North Carolina Major Attractions Fund § 143B‑437.113. Applications; reports; study § 143B‑437.114. Program guidelines § 105‑113.128 (5)(b). Use of tax proceeds 2026 Events Supported by the Fund Date Event Location Award January 31-February 1 NASCAR Cook Out Clash Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem $1,600,000 April 3-4 NASCAR Race the Rock Rockingham Speedway, Richmond County $2,250,000 May 27-June 1 The Soccer Tournament 7v7 Wake Med Soccer Park, Cary $1,472,000 May 31 World Cup Soccer Sendoff Game Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte $750,000 July 29 MLS All-Star Game Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte $2,028,950 August 12-16 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Spectrum Center, Charlotte $995,000 September 17-20 Biltmore Championship Asheville (PGA golf) The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden $3,167,770 September 25-27 NHRA Nationals Rockingham Dragway, Richmond County $1,500,000 November 8 HBCU Battle of the Bands First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro $325,000 The total amount of support from the fund for events in 2026 is $13,093,720. Documents Guidelines | Major Attractions Fund On This Page Jump Links Off This page was last modified on 03/11/2026

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