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Scenes From The State Fair

 
On a crisp fall morning, I had the chance to visit the N.C. State Fair for the first time this year. Despite the economic crunch that we are all experiencing, the fairgrounds seemed to be buzzing with excitement.
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This Little Piggy Went To The Fountain

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Belted Galloway

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Eye See You

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Looking Through The Gate

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Goat Eating Hay

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Goat On Top Of A Hay Stack

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Goats Around A Hay Stack

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Alternative Transportation To The Fair

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For More Information And Schedules Visit These Transit Web Sites:

Amtrak
Capital Area Transit
Durham Area Transit Authority
Edwards Mill Shuttle
N.C. State Fair Transporation
Triangle Transit 

Triangle-area bus systems are offering fairgoers various park-and-ride options throughout the area. In addition, Amtrak is offering riders a stop directly across from the Fairgrounds on Blue Ridge Road.
The Northbound Carolinian (train 80) leaves Charlotte at [...]


Free Shuttle Running For Fair, Football Game

RALEIGH, N.C. — Officials say a free shuttle and free parking will be available to help ease traffic problems caused by the opening day of the State Fair and a North Carolina State football game.
The fair opens at 3 p.m. and the Wolfpack is hosting the Florida State at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The fairgrounds are [...]


Exhibit Encourages Fairgoers To Go Green With N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. State Fair’s Green NC exhibit encourages fairgoers to Go Green with highlights of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, locally grown food, recycling initiatives and water conservation.
“It’s important that we continue to research and implement renewable forms of energy, like biofuels, but the average person can also contribute to a [...]