Johnston Co. Man Bakes Award Winning Pound Cake
To say he was shocked would be an understatement, but when Cleveland resident Dan West saw a third place ribbon beside his entry, he couldn’t believe his eyes.
Record Last Day For State Fair Attendance
RALEIGH, N.C. - Record attendance on the final day didn’t prevent the 2008 N.C. State Fair from falling below last year’s overall turnout.
Sunday’s attendance totaled 101,775, breaking the mark of 98,433 on the last day of the 2007 fair. This year’s total attendance of 765,067 was down about 11 percent below last year’s record of 858,611.
N.C. Department of Agriculture spokesman Brian Long said officials took note of the fact that advance sales for the fair
were down. Long also said a combination of cool temperatures, a threat of rain and a struggling economy combined to keep attendance down.
State Fair Wraps Up
RALEIGH, N.C. - What could be a record-breaking crowd packed the State Fairgrounds on Sunday for the North Carolina State Fair’s final day.
Rain Puts A Damper On Fair Attendance
According to Brian Long with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Saturday’s Sate Fair attendance was 76,296, compared to last year’s single-day record of 145,955 on the same day last year.
Fair officials believe the low number of fairgoers was due to Saturday’s rain.
Last Day To Eat Fried Goodness At The Fair
RALEIGH, N.C.– Today is the final day of the North Carolina State Fair. That also means it’s the last day to taste your favorite fried treat of the fair, whether it be fried mac & cheese or fried candy bars. And according to today’s forecasts, the weather will be perfect to ‘take time for a great time’ so check out whats happening at the state fair today.
Money, Weather Impact Fair Business
Thousands have flocked to the State Fair, but they’re not dishing out as much cash as they did last year.
Fair Tip Sheet For Saturday, Oct. 25
Are you going to the North Carolina State Fair today and looking for events to attend? Take a look at Saturday’s tip sheet for the state fair.
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What to look for today…
Today’s the last weekday of the Fair. Can you believe it’s almost over already?! Well as usual, Brian Long (or “B Lo” as Candice Combs and I like to call him) has hooked us up again with the day-of tip sheet. Today’s highlights include the “Farm Animal Frenzy”, a tobacco “mocktion”, a dress that will have you saying “Frankly Scarlett, I DO give a… darn,” a mooooving animal competition, and even a little somethin’ for all you techies hitting the Fair up this weekend.
Read on for details:
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“Must-Eats” at the Fair by the one person who’s tried it ALL: a pregnant lady.
I think I’ve found my calling: “Official Fair Food-Taster.” Yeah… I like the sounds of that. I like the tastes of that even more. And since most of you haven’t had the benefit of an entire week at the Fair as I have, and because most of you don’t have the added benefit of pregnant-chic tastebuds (you ain’t tasted nuthin’ til you’ve tasted it pregnant!), I’ve taken it upon myself to sample a little bit of everything (and I do mean everything) at the Fair so I can fill you in on the food hot-spots you really shan’t miss. Talk about taking one for the team! You’re welcome.
I want your gorge-fest to be as efficient as possible, so as I walk you through the gates of deliciousness, I’ll also post snapshots of the front of each booth so you’ll recognize them as you scavenge around the fairgrounds on your own food journey. May the force be with you.
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Finding Lost Money Is Always Good
The Department of State Treasurer is helping reunite people with their money and other unclaimed property at the N.C. Cash booth. Unclaimed property consists of bank accounts, wages, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, bonds and contents of safe deposit boxes that typically have been abandoned for one to five years.
I May Be Crazy, But I’m Not Stupid
Well, I couldn’t spend eight days at the N.C. State Fair without getting on an amusement ride.My recommendation: The Claw. Here’s the deal with this ride … they psych you out. This thing takes you up in the air, spins you around upside and then, it begins to come in for a landing.
At that moment, you are smiling again. But, just before you feet almost touch the platform, the operator starts laughing manically and starts the ride again. You will be disturbed with yourself as to how much you like it.
I didn’t hop on the gigantic space-needle ride that drops you down about 10 stories. I rode that one last year, and I’m still not over it. (I can still hear that lady screaming in my ear.)
The Vortex and rollercoaster also are fun, so if you get a chance, go for a ride. And, do it after dark, I hear it’s more fun when the rides are lit up.
Performing ‘Magic’ Poodles, What?
So you know a magic poodle show is going to be good when the trainer uses one of the animals to fake relieve itself on a bunch of children.
After that, it was all pretty much a blur.
Bike Stunt Show High-Flyin’ Fun
Today was my first chance to check out the King Action Sports Stunt Show and it was pretty intense.
These guys are athletes and a half. Even though they are outfitted in helmets, it still looks like it would hurt taking a tumble down one of those ramps.
Allow us to help relieve your hunger…
Today is “Food Lion Hunger Relief Day” at the Fair. That means you’ll get free admission if you bring 4 cans of food along with you when you arrive. In my book, that also means it’s a great day to relieve your own hunger. But then, what day isn’t a great to day to stuff your face at the Fair? None if you ask me! So in honor of this most glorious of things to honor (FOOD!!)… Candice Combs and I will take you on a tour of the best-of-the-best, the most fried-of-the-fried, the yummiest of-the-yummy.
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Bring Some Food, Get In Free
Want to get in the fair for free and contribute to a good cause?
Come on down for the N.C. State Fair’s Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. If you bring in four cans of food, admission is free all day.
