performances
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.
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 [...]
Come On Out, The Weather’s Perfect
So according to our fabulous NBC17 meteorologists, it’s partly cloudy, and about 55 degrees-perfect state fair weather.
There’s so much going on today, and from what I’ve already seen, today’s your best bet for heading out to enjoy the festivities.
Local BMX Stunt Rider ‘Lives The Dream’
Durham native Keith King says he always had dreams of flying.The full-time BMX bike stunt rider does just that now, as he owns and operates the King Action Sports Stunt Show, which has performed for the last 10 years at the N.C. State Fair.
“As long as you have fun, there’s no reason to quit,” says [...]
Today’s ‘Dance Off’ Boasts Five Finalists
That ever-loving spokesman for Subway, Jared Fogle, will be here today emceeing a group of dancers competing in a dance-off.
Five finalists will participate, including a minister and a 4-year-old girl, so this should be fun. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. at the N.C. State Fair Waterfall Stage and Page and I plan to live [...]
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 [...]
Robots, Washboard Willie Entertain The Masses
As you stroll the makeshift streets at this year’s fair, you never know who or what you might see.
For starters, Page Crawford and I stumbled across an interesting gentleman. Washboard Willie was his name and music was his game.
Mr. Willie walks the fairgrounds from the time gates open at 8 a.m., talking to fairgoers, singing [...]
Have You Ever Seen A Pig Race?
If not, you’re missing out.
Each day at the N.C. State Fair, the Circle C Racing Pigs put on quite a show near Gate Nine. And, it’s a blast.
It’s not just pigs either, but ducks and goats chase after a beloved prize-Cheese Doodles.
The emcee is lively, often picking people from the crowds to cheer on the [...]
‘Tiny Tina’ Is She The World’s Smallest Lady?
I think not. But, we wanted to check it out for ourselves.
Page Crawford and I couldn’t resist. The announcer said Tiny Tina was so small, you could cradle her in your arms like a baby. The sign, inviting us inside said the exhibit was “educational.”
So we paid our buck and stepped inside the low, stuffy, [...]
Tell Some Stories At the State Fair
So this year’s North Carolina State Fair will feature local storytellers, and you can see them daily at the Folk Festival Tent.
It’s part of the exhibit from the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources and this years theme is “Telling Our Stories,” according to spokeswoman Fay Mitchell. You can hear stories accompanied by drumming, music and [...]
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