The N.C. State Fair Is Back. Here are the Dates, Deals, and How to Get Tickets
It’s that time of year again – time for the NC State Fair which will run October 12 – 22 at the N.C State fairgrounds.
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Nearly 1-Ton Pumpkin Sets Record at North Carolina Fair
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The record-setting pumpkin at this year’s North Carolina State...
Read MoreDietician’s Nightmare: NC State Fair Announces 2019 Menu
The North Carolina State Fair, where diets meet their demise, has released its belly-busting menu for 2019, and it includes some new concoctions. About two dozen creations have made the list for the first time. One vendor is...
Read MoreDespite Delay, NC State Fair Flirts with Attendance of 1M
The 2018 North Carolina State Fair overcame a one-day delay and nearly topped 1 million in attendance. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a news release the 10-day event attracted 977,256 people,...
Read MoreHurricane Michael Delays NC State Fair Opening to Friday
One of the country’s largest state fairs is delaying its start as the remnants of Hurricane Michael pass through North Carolina. North Carolina State Fair manager Kent Yelverton said Wednesday the event won’t open as planned on...
Read MoreNC State Fair to Provide Preview of Fried Food Fare
If you’re hankering for a Krispy Kreme burger or deep-fried Oreos and just can’t wait for the North Carolina State Fair to open next month, here’s a temporary fix. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports fair officials are...
Read MoreLocal Breweries and Wineries Part of Inaugural State Fair Alcohol Sales
For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the North Carolina State Fair will offer beer and wine to fair goers. Prior to this year, the NC State Fair was the only state fair in the nation to not offer alcoholic...
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