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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 [...]
State Fair Officially Opens Today
North Carolina’s Agriculture Commissioner, Steve Troxler, will officially open the fair today.The official opening of the 2008 North Carolina State Fair will take place today at 11 a.m. with a brief ceremony.The ceremony will be held at the Bluegrass Stage in Heritage Circle.
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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Tuesday’s Who’s Here!
On Tuesday (aka Senior Citizens Day), I had one question:
While questioning why the State Fair, I had a blast meeting plenty of fantastic and *fun* people. You should meet them! Wait ~ Let me introduce you:
… and those fun people led to an unexpected scavenger hunt for me! Will I find what everyone is [...]