WHO/ WHAT: The N.C. State Fair will host its annual food donation drive for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina on Thursday. Like every year since 1993, each fairgoer who donates food will gain free admission at any gate. A donation of six non-perishable food items will be accepted for one gate admission ticket.Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Smithfield Foods President of Hog Production Kraig Westerbeek and CEO of the Food Bank Amy Beros will hold a brief program in honor of Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day.
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RALEIGH – The Maple Hill Loopers continued their winning streak in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17, notching the team’s fifth straight win. The team is made up of husband and wife Sandy and Ken Jones of Maple Hill and Michael Sunday of Hendersonville.
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RALEIGH – Fairgoers hungry for inspiration will find it sizzling at the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion at this year’s N.C. State Fair. From savory Southern classics to inventive twists on North Carolina-grown products, the Got to Be NC Chef’s Stage brings together the state’s top culinary talent to showcase why the best ingredients start right here at home.
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair will carry on the tradition of offering special themed days in 2025. The days bring special programs and events and/or discounted admission to the fair that runs Oct. 16-26 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
RALEIGH -- Fall is just around the corner and that means it’s time for the N.C. State Fair with its agricultural exhibits and competitions, thrilling rides, arts and crafts, giant pumpkins and fabulous foods. The annual October tradition has been a part of many family memories for generations, proving that “There’s no time like Fair time.”
RALEIGH -- Fall is just around the corner and that means it’s time for the N.C. State Fair with its agricultural exhibits and competitions, thrilling rides, arts and crafts, giant pumpkins and fabulous foods. The annual October tradition has been a part of many family memories for generations, proving that “There’s no time like Fair time.”
RALEIGH – If you have ever dreamed of winning a ribbon at the N.C. State Fair, now is the time to enter before registration closes on Monday, Sept. 15.“Our competitions highlight the talents of the people of North Carolina, “said Kent Yelverton, director, N.C. State Fair. “For most of the competitions, entry drop off is the weekend before the Fair starts on Oct. 16. If you are planning to enter something into one of the hundreds of categories of competitions we have at the Fair, this is the last weekend to do it before entries close at midnight on Monday, Sept. 15.”