It's that time of year again! Time for rides, games, and all the fried food you can eat! The North Carolina State Fair returns Thursday, Oct. 16. This family-friendly event draws hundreds of thousands ...

Bad traffic was a notable blemish on an otherwise successful 2025 North Carolina State Fair, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said Tuesday, voicing hope that 2026 will be better. The traffic ...

Thursday marks the opening day of the North Carolina State Fair. The Lenovo Center is also hosting back-to-back nights of Billie Eilish concerts. Thursday marks the opening day of the North Carolina ...

The 2025 NC State Fair is just around the corner, opening its gates on Thursday for 11 days of fun, food, and entertainment. This year's fair promises an exciting lineup of new attractions, including ...

State Fair schedules two-night high school rodeo, with 75-100 participants per night. Nightly events include saddle bronc and bareback riding, bull riding and goat tying. Organizers aim to make the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's the final weekend of the North Carolina State Fair, and just like the first weekend there is a concert around the corner at the Lenovo Center. The lights are bright and ...

North Carolina's great showcase of hedonism has returned to the fairgrounds, and I've found love in its obscenity. The late October jamboree began this past weekend, bringing the fetishization of ...

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