Celebrating 75 years, the Village of Yesteryear is an exhibit that demonstrates traditional handicraft and heritage skills. Held every year at the N.C. State Fair, the village has featured more than 100 artists and crafters creating, displaying and selling time-honored handmade crafts. “A Maker’s Dozen” is a series that tells the stories of these artisans … Read more
For NC State University junior Michelle Hartman, the N.C. State Fair livestock shows have been a lesson in work ethic and having the right mindset. Hartman, who has competed for 12 years, grew up on her family’s beef cattle and tobacco farm in Walnut Cove in Stokes County. This farm is known as Hartman Family … Read more
Hello, fellow fairgoers! My name is John Ross Amigh, or hotdog on here, and I am the newest State Fair public affairs intern at the N.C. department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. I am very excited to join the State Fair team this fall, just in time for the fair itself! In my free time … Read more
Celebrating 75 years, the Village of Yesteryear is an exhibit that demonstrates traditional handicraft and heritage skills. Held every year at the N.C. State Fair, the village has featured more than 100 artists and crafters creating, displaying and selling time-honored handmade crafts. “A Maker’s Dozen” is a series that tells the stories of these artisans … Read more
Agriculture is the backbone of the N.C. State Fair, playing a prominent role in the displays, competitions, and attractions each year. Although agriculture can be found on nearly every area of the grounds, Heritage Circle is well-known for showcasing the history and tradition of crops in our state, including tobacco. From the Tobacco Stringing Competition … Read more
Celebrating 75 years, the Village of Yesteryear is an exhibit that demonstrates traditional handicraft and heritage skills. Held every year at the N.C. State Fair, the village has featured more than 100 artists and crafters creating, displaying and selling time-honored handmade crafts. “A Maker’s Dozen” is a series that tells the stories of these artisans … Read more
Celebrating 75 years, the Village of Yesteryear is an exhibit that demonstrates traditional handicraft and heritage skills. Held every year at the N.C. State Fair, the village has featured more than 100 artists and crafters creating, displaying and selling time-honored handmade crafts. “A Maker’s Dozen” is a series that tells the stories of these artisans … Read more
For as long as he can remember, fair intern Brady West has attended the fair each year with his family. However, as a Senior in high school in 2024, Brady went to the fair with his friends instead. Keep reading for Brady’s memory-worth-making account of a day at the fair. “We left for the fair … Read more
Celebrating 75 years in 2026, the Village of Yesteryear is an exhibit that demonstrates traditional handicraft and heritage skills. Held every year at the N.C. State Fair, the village has featured more than 100 artists and crafters creating, displaying and selling time-honored handmade crafts. “A Maker’s Dozen” is a series that tells the stories of … Read more
Put your hams to the test at this year’s N.C. State Fair as the country ham competition returns in a big way on Thursday, Oct.15, in Dorton Arena. Registration is now open through Sept. 15 for commercial and amateur divisions. There is a $10 entry fee for this competition. “Traditional country ham has deep roots … Read more