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Food Vendors Beef Up Sales At State Fair

After 11 days and more than a million visitors, the North Carolina State Fair is over and organizers hit their goal of attracting record attendance.


NC State Fair Welcomes 1 Million, Beats Record

The numbers are in and officials with the North Carolina State Fair say they have surpassed one million fairgoers this year.


More Than 10 Public Agencies Help Present A Safer Fair

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Meteorologist Jeremy Baker Spends A Day At The Fair

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As The Rain Subsides, The State Fair Officially Begins

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NC State Fair Begins Today

Let the fried food frenzy begin.


State Fair Visitors Will Get Chance To Claim Money

People attending the North Carolina State Fair will have a chance to find out if they’ll leave the midway with more than a stuffed teddy bear.


Jeremy Camp Performs To A Sold Out Crowd

Contemporary Christian music star Jeremy Camp took to the stage at Dorton Arena Friday night in front of a sold out crowd.


Anoop Takes The Stage At Dorton Arena

A familiar face to “American Idol” fans belted tune Thursday night at the State Fair.


Good Fair Turnout Despite Economy

Despite the bad economy and cool temperatures, the North Carolina State Fair saw 37,000 people on its opening day.


Jason Michael Carroll Helps Kickoff The Fair

As the State Fair readies to open its gates at 3 p.m. this afternoon, eager patrons are tantalized by the sweet smells of deep fried candy bars and butter-drenched corn.


Organizers Say Rain Won’t Damper The Fair

If you’re on the fence about heading to opening night of the State Fair, organizers insist there’s plenty you can do indoors.


Don’t Get Lost At The State Fair This Year!

Click here to view a large PDF map of the State Fair


CAT Offers Three Shuttles To Fairgrounds

To help visitors avoid traffic congestion and parking hassles, Capital Area Transit will offer a daily shuttle to the North Carolina State Fair along three designated routes.


TTA To Offer Weekend Service From Two Locations

An express bus service will be offered by Triangle Transit from two locations on both Saturdays and Sundays during the Fair.