Mythical creatures spotted
First it started with our new foods – unicorn bacon and unicorn apples. Then, we saw a few unicorns in our horticultural entries. Next, the midway was full of the colorful and mythical creatures....
View ArticleFrom Beijing to the N.C. State Fair
The following is a guest blog by Jade Wang, marketing manager for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services China Office. Wang works with the international marketing division to promote...
View ArticleState Fair Adventurer Scavenger Hunts make it easy to have fun and learn...
The fair makes it easy to turn a class field trip into a learning experience. This year, three different scavenger hunts are available on the website – geared towards elementary, middle and high school...
View ArticleDazzling lights and spectacular heights: State Fair SkyGazer promises to be a...
Bigger and better – this year the N.C. State Fair is delivering on that promise. Fairgoers will see the fair’s newest addition, the State Fair SkyGazer, as they approach the fairgrounds – as it stands...
View ArticleWilmington-native Charlie Daniels returns to Dorton Arena as Devil Went Down...
If you ask Charlie Daniels, he will tell you that going on stage in his home state is always special. The Wilmington native and graduate of the former Goldston High School in Chatham County has played...
View ArticleThe N.C. State Fair guide to groups – five tips to planning the perfect trip...
The fair can be a great group activity for office bonding, student groups, church youth group, neighborhood associations or other clubs. Here’s a few tips to help plan a group outing to the N.C. State...
View ArticleFrom racecars to guitars – Kyle Petty brings a songwriter’s circle-style to...
As a fan of music and fan of all things North Carolina – I look forward each year to the release of the Homegrown Music series put together by Deep South Productions. This year, a name on our list for...
View ArticleLeatherwork artist Yolanda Prince joins Village of Yesteryear
Yolanda Prince has been to the N.C. State Fair twice, once with her school group and then once in 2015. This year, Prince will spend everyday at the fair as one of the craftsman in the Village of...
View ArticleBlue-ribbon winner Dianah Stewart is a name to remember
Dianah Stewart has an eye for fashion and skills that quickly wowed the judges in this year’s youth clothing competition. Stewart entered her prom dress – which she designed and sewed for her Senior...
View ArticleEvery pumpkin has a story
Cindy Perkins teaches exceptional students at Grady Brown Elementary in Hillsborough. Part of their classroom learning is tending to a student garden. The class of seven has grown corn, squash,...
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