As the North Carolina State Fair gears up to open this week, state inspectors are diligently checking nearly 100 rides to ensure the safety of visitors. State inspectors on Tuesday began the ...

As you walk through the luminous Midway and past the swirling, musical rides this month, take a quick step back in time and remember the simpler origins of the North Carolina State Fair.

North Carolina State Fair (Oct. 17-27) - This annual event features deep fried food and tons of carnival rides. NC Mountaineer and Apple Butter Festival (TBD) - A two-day festival with apple ...

For fans of the racing pigs at the North Carolina ... The fair will add a fourth ride voucher redemption tent and queue line in the area where the critters once raced to victory. The NC State ...

It's the first day of the new year, but it's never too early to look ahead to the 2025 North Carolina State ... rides, creative deep-fried delights, and an overall fun time. Last year, the fair ...