Q&A with Poppin’ Penelope
Poppin Penelope and her brightly colored balloons are decorating the Expo Center lobby for a second year. We caught up with Penelope to find out a little about her unique talents and what she thinks of...
View ArticleMarket Display Competition allows families and commercial farms to get...
Produce and creativity collide in the Market Display Competition in the Expo Center. Families and commercial farms compete in decorating small market stands that include a minimum of 12 different...
View ArticleQuilt competition spreads Christmas joy
This is the first year Anthony Baker, 34, of Zebulon entered a quilt into the N.C. State Fair. It may not have been a blue ribbon winner, but that didn’t mean it isn’t the best in show to one person in...
View ArticleMock Tobacco Auction on Friday allows fairgoers to ‘follow sale’
The new tobacco pavilion in Heritage Circle will hosts its first mock tobacco auction Friday at 2 p.m. The auction has been held in the Expo Center for the past several years. The new venue will allow...
View ArticleCasey’s Don’t Miss List for the last weekend of the fair
There’s a new bird in town – fair mascot Casey Cardinal. And he’s got lots of tips for fairgoers. This week we are looking at a few of Casey’s suggestions for what not to miss the last weekend of the...
View ArticleDeep Fried Review: Deep-Fried Klondike Bar
What would you do for a deep-fried Klondike Bar? Check out Firecraker and Flying Bob’s review of this treat from Chef’s D’Lites. We weren’t let in on any deep-fried secrets of how to make your own at...
View ArticleMichael’s Day offers magical day to special fairgoers
It all started last year with a little boy named Michael and a wish to come to the fair. Michael Breuer was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer involving developing nerve cells, at age 4. Before the...
View ArticleCasey’s Highlights from the 2015 N.C. State Fair
The 2015 State Fair ended just over a week ago with attendance topping the 1 million mark. This week Casey Cardinal is offering a trip down memory lane to look back at his top five highlights from the...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Flea Market and other events return this weekend
After a month-long break, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens this weekend. Come browse hundreds of vendors as the Commercial and Education buildings and the grounds are transformed into the largest flea...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Nov. 13-15
More than 125 vendors will be showcasing classic cars at the Carolina Collector Auto Fest. The event runs Friday through Sunday in the Dorton Arena, Graham Building and outside grounds. Celebrating...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Nov. 20-22
It’s a full lineup of events – why not enjoy a beautiful fall weekend at the Fairgrounds and get an early start on your holiday shopping? Unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-shop-for...
View ArticleRibbon-winning desserts for Thanksgiving
Cooks come from all over to to compete in the N.C. State Fair Special Cooking Contests held in the education building during the fair. Hundreds of cooks and some pretty creative recipes compete during...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Nov. 27-29
Weekend shopping at the N.C. State Fairgrounds offers a great alternative to the mall. It’s also a great place to take your out-of-town guests to walk off the turkey and pies. Celebrating it’s 45th...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Dec. 4-6
Events this weekend at the Fairgrounds include the Classic Car Auction, Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet and three Christmas festivals, including two international celebrations, where you can find...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Dec. 11-13
It’s a weekend of great deals at the Fairgrounds. Adidas Warehouse Clearance Sale starts Thursday and runs through Sunday in the Expo Center. This is a warehouse clearance event and features huge...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Dec. 17-20
Hustle and bustle on out to the fairgrounds this weekend. There’s a lot going on you won’t want to miss. The N.C. State Wrestling Team hosts Old Dominion in the Holshouser Building at 7 p.m. Come...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings from the Deep Fried Crew
Twas a few days before Christmas and all through the office, lights were off and doors were shut because the holidays were among us. But as soon as the holidays are through, we have the 2016 N.C. State...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Jan. 1-3
The rain is finally moving out of the area, so come on out to the fairgrounds to celebrate the start of a new year at the Fairgrounds this weekend. Find great deals at the Raleigh Flea Market, open 9...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Jan. 8-10
It may only be January, but the Bass & Salt Water Fishing Expo in the Exposition Center and Graham Building this weekend will be the fishing event of the year. Whether you’re looking to restock the...
View ArticleWeekend Update: Jan. 15-17
Check out what’s happening at the state fairgrounds this weekend: Piedmont Racing Expo & Auction will be Friday and Saturday in the Exposition Center. This is a racing trade show and the area’s...
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