The North Carolina State Fair returns to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Oct. 13 - 23 , and fairgoers can save money on admission and rides by purchasing tickets online in advance now.“Buying in advance can save you up to 45 percent off prices compared to buying when you arrive at the fair,” said Kent Yelverton, state fair manager. “It is the most economical way to visit – especially if you’re bringing the whole family, plus you can bypass the ticket lines when you arrive at the fair and head straight to the gates.”
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Blue ribbon seekers get ready because the 2022 N.C. State Fair competitions are now open. If you think your artwork, honey, livestock, cooking, canned food, flowers or decorating skills are prize-winning, then don’t miss this year’s deadlines to enter. New competitions this year include ink pen decorated seashells and artwork inspired floral arrangements.
Twenty-eight North Carolina students have been named recipients of 2022 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.The scholarships are designed for high school seniors and students currently enrolled in an institute of higher education who have participated in the junior livestock or market turkey shows at the N.C. State Fair.
The Got to Be NC Festival marks its eagerly awaited return to the fairgrounds May 20-22 following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Antique tractors, a barbecue buffet fundraiser on May 21, North Carolina food products, rides, games, livestock, kids’ activities, music and entertainment will welcome guests back.
The Got To Be NC Festival is honoring farmers aged 18-40 in a brand-new way this year through the Young Farmer of the Day program. The program, sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, celebrates our state’s agricultural future and three young farmers who are behind our state’s $95.9 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.
Planning is underway for the 2022 Got to Be NC Festival and organizers are looking for the best of North Carolina to participate. Outdoor food and retail product vendors and farm-equipment hobbyists can apply at ncstatefair.org. The Got to Be NC Festival will be held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, May 20-22.The annual event features food, wine and beer from across North Carolina, farm animals, music, rides and games, and one of the largest displays of antique tractors and farm equipment in the Southeast.
Youth who participated in N.C. State Fair junior livestock competitions are eligible to apply for N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 1.Up to 25 $2,000 scholarships are available, in addition to one $2,500 Farm Credit of N.C. Premier Scholarship.“I am proud that this scholarship program has helped many young people and their parents pay for their college education,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Since the program started in 2015, we have awarded over $300,000 in scholarships.”
Following is a list of the winners in the N.C. State Fair pig, goat and turkey shows:Breeding GiltGrand Champion shown by Floyd Davis of Richlands (Wilson)Reserve Grand Champion shown by Allison Stoner of Taneytown, Md.Junior Breeding GiltSupreme Champion shown by Gray Palmer of Hurdle Mills (Orange)Reserve Supreme Champion shown by Hannah Cooper of Hertford (Perquimans)Junior Market Barrow
Winners in the N.C. State Fair’s junior sheep competitions have been announced. Following is a list of the winners in each class: Junior Ewe Meat Breed ChampionsSupreme Grand Champion and Grand Champion Got to be NC shown by Cynthia Connolly of Mount Ulla (Rowan)Supreme Reserve Grand Champion shown by Caley Mayo of Whitakers (Nash)Reserve Grand Champion Got to be NC shown by Abigail Wilson of China Grove (Rowan)Junior Ewe Meat Breeds – Southdown
Following is a list of the N.C. State Fair cattle Supreme Champions, the Junior showmanship champions and winners in each open and Junior class:Open Beef Cattle– Supreme Champions