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Centennial Campus is more than a collection of buildings. It’s a place to gather, move, learn, eat, explore and spend time with the people around you. With year-round programs and events featuring live music, research talks, panel discussions, free yoga and hikes in Lake Raleigh woods, every visit offers a new way to thrive.
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Where You Want to Be
If you want to be in the middle of it all — without feeling like you’re in the middle of it all — come to Centennial.
We’re an urban oasis close to everything Raleigh has to offer, including the city’s vibrant downtown, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Dorothea Dix Park, the State Farmers Market and major highways. And we’re minutes away from all the beloved landmarks, academic buildings, athletic facilities and other amenities on the rest of NC State’s campus.
You may like it here so much that you never want to leave. If so, you can make one of our corporate partners or office spaces your work home. Or you can make one of our apartment, townhome or condo communities your next home sweet home.
What Will You Do at Centennial?
Need a Break?
Centennial Campus features a variety of options for you to kick back, relax and connect with friends — old and new.
Grab a Bite
- The Terrace Grille at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a great weekday lunch destination with one of the best views of Downtown Raleigh.
- 321 Coffee, an alumni-owned business that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serves coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods in the Venture Center.
- Lakeside Kitchen at the Park Alumni Center offers Southern fusion with a view of Lake Raleigh.
- Flask & Beaker at the Stateview Hotel offers private dining and cocktails.
- A variety of food trucks operate in front of Venture II at lunchtime on weekdays.
Get Moving
- Lonnie Poole Golf Course
- With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline, Lonnie Poole Golf Course is the only collegiate golf course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.
- Greenway Gear Collective
- Rent a bike, get a quick tune-up or find the support you need to explore Centennial on two wheels.
- Frog Hollow Outdoors
- Get out on the water with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals available right on Lake Raleigh.
- Centennial Disc Golf Course
- Play a casual round or sharpen your skills on Centennial’s on-campus disc golf course.
- Capital Area Greenway
- Walk, run or ride along the Capital Area Greenway, with easy connections from Centennial to miles of Raleigh trails.
Get Social
COUNTING DOWN TO 919 DAY AT THE CORNER!
Here`s what to know before this Saturday.
Where is The Corner?
📍The Corner is located on NC State’s Centennial Campus: 941 Main Campus Drive
What time is the event?
⏰ Gates open at 5 PM on September 19th, and the music begins at 5:30 PM
Do I need a ticket?
🎟️ No – admission is FREE!
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What can I bring?
✅ Personal water bottles, snacks
✅ Picnic blankets and chairs
** All personal coolers, purses and bags subject to search upon entry**
What Should I leave at home?
❌ Pets: due to the size of the event, pets are not allowed at the venue.
❌ Outside alcohol: beer will be available for purchase (21+ only) at the event.
❌ Smoking not permitted at the venue
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Where to park?
🚗 All Parking is FREE on Centennial Campus after 5 p.m.
🚗 Closest parking deck to the event: Oval West Deck (1017 Main Campus Drive)
🚗 Accessibility spaces also located in Oval West Deck
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Performance Schedule: We have TWO stages at the event!
5:30 p.m. – Nolen Durham (Main Stage)
6:30 p.m. – Price Check (Market Stage)
7 p.m. – SUSTO Stringband (Main Stage)
8 p.m. – Price Check (Market Stage)
8:30 p.m. – ¡Tumbao! (Main Stage)
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Other activities:
– Mobile Barber Truck
– Sweet potato tasting with SweetPotato NC
– Co-Lab Raleigh Community Canvas painting
– Pinecone NC
– Sculpture garden with local artist Gregory Carter
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Food Trucks on site:
– Arepa Culture
– The Blue Window
– The Blue Lobster
– Craft Public House
– Frios
– Citrus and Sweets
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Where can I find out more info?
Check the link in our bio or head to go.ncsu.edu/919day
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See you at The Corner!
Two nights. One lawn. A lot of live music. 🎶🌙
Fall at The Corner is about to get loud, and you’ve got two chances to join us on Centennial Campus:
919 DAY with 95.7 FM That Station
📅 When: Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ Time: Gates open at 5 p.m. | Music starts at 6 p.m.
📍 Location: The Corner, 941 Main Campus Drive
🎤 Live music, local flavor and family-friendly fun
🎟️ Admission: FREE
RALEIGH WIDE OPEN KICKOFF CELEBRATION with Pinecone
📅 When: Thursday, Oct. 1
⏰ Time: 6–9:30 p.m.
📍 Location: The Corner
🎶 Performances by: Redbud, Jerron Paxton and Brek featuring Hank & Pattie
🎟️ Admission: FREE
View more details and plan your trip today at go.ncsu.edu/campusconcerts26.
Bring your people, find a spot on the lawn and make a night of it. See you at The Corner.
#NCStateCentennial #CentennialCampus #919Day #RaleighWideOpen #RaleighNC #LiveMusicRaleigh #NCState
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ℹ️: Video playing a scrapbook-style array of pictures of musicians, audience members, art sculptures and 919 marquis letters. At the end of the video, the words "Work. Play. Live. Thrive" Scroll over each other until the Centennial Campus Logo fades into view. Upbeat, instrumental music plays in the background.
Counting down to 919 day 2026 🌞🎸
Introducing this year’s incredible lineup of music, local eats, artisan vendors and pop-ups to explore as we count down the days until September 19th.
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES: 🎶
Nolen Durham @nolendurham
Price Check @pricechecktheband
SUSTO Stringband @sustoisreal
¡Tumbao! @tumbaoband
ACTIVITIES + POP-UPS: 🎨
Mobile Barber Truck @mobilebarbertruck
SweetPotato NC @ncsweetpotatoes
Co-Lab Raleigh Community Canvas @thecolabraleigh
Pinecone NC @pineconenc / @raleighwideopen
Sculptures by Gregory Carter @gregcarter59
FOOD TRUCKS:🍴
Arepa Culture @arepaculturenc
The Blue Window @the_bluewindow
The Blue Lobster
Craft Public House @craftpublichouse
Frios @friospops
Citrus and Sweets
VENDORS + ARTIST MARKET: 🛍️
CERAMICS: Clayboro Studio, Daniel Holland Pottery, DTK Earthworks, Forgotten Forest Ceramics
JEWELRY/FINE ART: Jewelry by Katelyn, Keystone Braceletz, Legacy Makings, Little Jewelry Co
ARTWORK/ PRINTS/ ILLUSTRATIONS: Kai Krensler, RaleighGal Art, SanBCreative, Uari
FIBER ARTS/ TEXTILES/ APPAREL: Mystic Valley Boutique, Woven Hollow
CANDLES/ WOODWORKING: Witchwood Wax, Yontz WoodCraft
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Event Details: 919 Day presented by 95.7 FM That Station and NC State Centennial Campus
Event time: September 19th, 2026 | Gates open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 5:30 p.m.
Event location: The Corner is located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Admission + Parking: FREE!
❓FAQs:
❓What Can I bring? Personal coolers, water bottles, personal chairs and blankets allowed. NO outside alcoholic beverages allowed in the venue (beer will be available to purchase (21+) at the event).
Personal items subject to search upon entry.
❓Are Pets allowed? Due to the size of the event, pets are not allowed at the venue.
For more details, visit the link in our bio or go.ncsu.edu/919day
