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FLETCHER – If you are planning to attend the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets Sept.

The N.C. Mountain State Fair wrapped up a successful run with a total attendance of 159,575, a strong showing assisted by near perfect weather. The fair also saw a record number of youth participating in livestock competitions this year.“We measure success in many different ways and by every measure it was a great fair,” said fair general manager Sean McKeon. “We saw a lot of smiles and happy faces, we saw a record number of youth participating in livestock shows, we helped give back to our community through Ingles Day and the fair helped families create many special memories.

Results were announced for several livestock shows held during the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair. Following is a list of winners named in the livestock shows held during the week and second weekend of the fair, Sept. 12-18:Llama Performance Champions

Results were announced for several livestock shows held during the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair. Following is a list of winners named in the livestock shows held during the first weekend of the fair, Sept. 9-11:ARBA Youth Rabbit Show

 Buncombe County residents continue to shine at the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair cooking competitions. Susie Zuerner placed first in the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Beef Council’s Classic Comfort Food competition. Liam Robertson took first place in the North Carolina Egg Association’s Coffee Cake recipe contest.

FLETCHER – The 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair cooking competitions are off to a great start for Jennifer Currie of Clyde, after she won first place this weekend in both the tomato and trout cooking contests.

 FLETCHER – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted two men into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame during the fair’s opening weekend. Troxler recognized Jerry Plemmons and Jerry Roberts, both lifelong Buncombe County residents, for their longtime support to the fair and the livestock industry in Western North Carolina.

WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will officially open the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair with a short ribbon cutting ceremony.WHEN:Friday, Sept. 9, noonWHERE:Western N.C. Ag Center Heritage Circle stageWHO:Agriculture Commissioner Steve TroxlerSean McKeon, N.C. Mountain State Fair general managerJim Drew, Drew ExpositionsN.C. Apple Ambassador

WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, N.C. Mountain State Fair officials and others will discuss grounds safety, traffic control, midway operations and animal exhibits.WHEN:         Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.WHERE:Upper chairlift landing pad, WNC Agricultural Center1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher

Visitors of the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair can earn free admission in exchange for five cans of Laura Lynn brand foods on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Laura Lynn brand can be found at more than 200 locations of Ingles Markets.MANNA FoodBank, which has seen an uptick in demand, will use the collected food to feed people in the 16 Western-most counties of North Carolina.