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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.
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.
DATA Service Offered Daily From Downtown Durham
Durham residents can catch a shuttle from Downtown Durham to the Fairgrounds daily during the North Carolina State Fair.
Countdown To N.C. State Fair Begins
The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday afternoon and organizers hope for a record turnout this year, despite the tough economic times.
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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Economic Friendly Ways To Enjoy Fair
The North Carolina State can be a drain on your wallet any year, but with the economy in a downward spiral in 2008, many families are feeling the effects even more.
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“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 [...]
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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Learn Green At the State Fair
RALEIGH, N.C. – Just beside Gate 11 at the State Fair is a semi-large tent. The tent looks like most other tents, but even at the entrance, most fairgoers can see something is different at this one.
“We are in a society now where we really need to be thinking green,” said Wake Tech Dean Sammie [...]
Man Wins Prize At State Fair For Coffin
Grady Hunter will take his prize-winning entry in the N.C. State Fair to the grave.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that Hunter won a blue ribbon in this year’s crafts and hobbies competition by making his own coffin.
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Fair Goes On Despite Economic Downturn
In 2007, the North Carolina State Fair saw a record attendance, so fair officials added another day this year in hopes of not only beating that record, but also in hopes of cashing in.
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The Fair Focuses On Agriculture
By Kerry Hall, NBC17 Reporter
On a gloomy opening day of the 2008 North Carolina State Fair, Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler reminded a crowd at the opening ceremonies that the fair is about more than the rides and games on the midway.
“Agriculture and agri-business are this state’s number one industry, $70 billion a year,” Troxler [...]
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