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I May Be Crazy, But I’m Not Stupid
Well, I couldn’t spend eight days at the N.C. State Fair without getting on an amusement ride.My recommendation: The Claw. Here’s the deal with this ride … they psych you out. This thing takes you up in the air, spins you around upside and then, it begins to come in for a landing.
At that [...]
Tractor Pull: It’s An Easy Ride
Too tired to walk the fairgrounds? That’s OK. You can take the Tram.
For your convenience, and for those of you with kids, who have trouble walking or may just be too tuckered out from riding The Claw over and over again, the Tram offers free rides throughout the fairgrounds.
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 [...]
Discounts Entice Many To First Day At Fair
With gas prices dropping, it looks like the early opening of the N.C. State Fair was a financial hit for those running the midway.
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Wondering What To Do At The Fair? Check Out The Daily Schedule
The N.C. State Fair schedule features lots of options. Click here to find your favorite.
Off to a Fair-alicious start…
Well the start to day 1 of the NC State Fair is officially underway… kind of. Today is a “soft launch”, which means gates open at 3pm and for a mere $25 Joe Public can have full access to all the Fair rides his insides can handle. Can’t beat that!
Candice Combs was here bright and early this [...]
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 [...]
Fairgoers Get To Name Roller Coaster
RALEIGH, N.C.– People attending the N.C. State Fair this Thursday, Oct. 16, will be able to submit a name for the world’s largest portable roller coaster, according to Powers Great American Midways.
Names can be submitted on Oct. 16 from 3 pm. To 11 p.m. and the winner will be announced Friday, Oct 17. The person [...]
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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YES! There were some BRAVE People!
On the second day of the State Fair, I had the opportunity to turn the camera on the young and old alike as they conquered the rides. Below are two video snippets from that day.
The first one is Part 1 of my day as I captured the younger children as they got off the rides:
The [...]
Are YOU Brave Enough?
I am. I am a sucker for fast rides. As a matter of fact, the higher, the faster, the scarier, the BETTER!
Yesterday, Day 1 of the North Carolina State Fair, I had the opportunity to vlog my experience as I rode some of the scariest rides at the Fair. I had a BLAST! (I think [...]
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 [...]
The Carrousel
NBC 17 viewer, Gary Ryan, captured this picture of the Carrousel just before the Fair opened.