Author Archive
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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? [...]
Dance Your Pants Off!
Dancing your pants off is easy to do when you’re a size 32″ and are wearing a size 60″ pair of pants! Thankfully the winner of the “Subway Pants Dance Revolution” had an extra pair on underneath the ones he ripped off halfway through the show. And yes, in spite of the sound of things, [...]
Bring your tissues to watch the 82nd Airborne Chorus…
… because they’ll bring tears to your eyes. Not only do they sing beautifully, but they’re in uniform when they do it. And when your country’s at war and you know half the people watching have family and friends overseas fighting right now… well you’d have to be the tin man to make it through [...]
State Fair Dollar Menu!
Money is tight for everyone this year, and the State Fair can get expensive. When you consider ticket prices, rides, games, and food… the dollars add up pretty quickly. But not at the booth for the North Raleigh Optimist’s Club. EVERYTHING at their booth is just $1! Granted, the menu is a bit limited (see photo [...]
Our “tip-off” from the man in-the-know…
Public Affairs Officer Brian Long takes such good care of us (and you!). Everyday he sends out a little “tip sheet” with what to look out for at the Fair that day. Today’s events include “Military Appreciation Day”, a big Fair anniversary, some boogeying… and more! Read on to see what Brian clued us in [...]
“Smithfield the Painting Pig-casso”
I have now officially seen it all. And if you caught our live stream today of “Smithfield the Painting Pig-casso,” now you have too. If you missed this pig-tastic show, however, don’t worry. Smithfield performs (ahem… allows the world to witness his art in progress) daily at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. You can find him right next [...]
Let the Fair Begin!
Nuthin’ says “State Fair Opening Ceremony” quite like folk music and candy apples for breakfast. And that’s just what we got:
The Color Guard marched in and the Wells Family Band kicked things off with one of the more beautiful renditions of The National Anthem that I’ve ever heard. Truly. Commissioner Troxler highlighted all the new things at the [...]
Wondering What To Do At The Fair? Check Out The Daily Schedule
The N.C. State Fair schedule features lots of options. Click here to find your favorite.
Off to a Fair-alicious start…
Well the start to day 1 of the NC State Fair is officially underway… kind of. Today is a “soft launch”, which means gates open at 3pm and for a mere $25 Joe Public can have full access to all the Fair rides his insides can handle. Can’t beat that!
Candice Combs was here bright and early this [...]
N.C. State Fair Media Day 2008
For most of us, the 2008 North Carolina State Fair begins on Thursday. But for people who work for the Fair, things have been hopping for months! At Monday’s Media Luncheon we got a sneak-peak into the Fairgrounds and all they have to offer Fair-goers this year.
You can of course expect all the usual fried [...]
Subscribe to RSS