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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.
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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 [...]
“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? [...]
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.
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 [...]
Today’s “Tips” From The N.C. State Fair
The Flower and Garden competition handed out its highest honors yesterday. The Arthur K. Pitzer Award, awarded to the best blue ribbon winner in the garden division, was given to the Wakefield High School horticulture program for its Patchwork Quilt Garden.
The Commissioner of Agriculture Award, given to the best exhibit in the Flower and Garden [...]
Lunch Time At The State Fair
My favorite time is lunch time—especially at the North Carolina State Fair.
Even though almost every food vendor boosts similar fares including Gyros,
turkey legs, pizza and funnel cakes, I still walk aimlessly searching for the perfect lunch spot.
Today, fellow beat reporter Kerry Hall and I decided to split foods, our reasoning being that we could sample [...]
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse Named Best Dish In NC
DURHAM, N.C. – International star Bobby Flay of the Food Network will present the “Best Dish in N.C.” first place award for casual dining to Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse local celebrity chef Roy “Mel” Melton at the N.C. State Fair on Oct. 20. Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, the Cajun destination in the Triangle, won for Melton’s Skillet [...]
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 [...]
Photographs of opening day!
Here are over 100 amazing photographs by NC’s Mike Caudill. Check them out and get another taste of what you’re missing if you aren’t at the State Fair!
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Tuesday’s Who’s Here!
On Tuesday (aka Senior Citizens Day), I had one question:
While questioning why the State Fair, I had a blast meeting plenty of fantastic and *fun* people. You should meet them! Wait ~ Let me introduce you:
… and those fun people led to an unexpected scavenger hunt for me! Will I find what everyone is [...]
First comers to NC State Fair 2007
At the opening of the North Carolina State Fair, the weather was chilly, the rides were exciting, the crowd was eager and the food was fried… and tasty!
Here are some of the reasons why people came opening morning to witness the wonder of our great annual event!
For a little behind-the-scenes preparation and opening day vlog [...]
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