Just a few quick ideas if you’re looking to stay close to home or are looking for a day trip this Labor Day weekend:
Hungry for fair food? Check out a county fair this weekend.
County Fairs
Hickory American Legion Fair
Sept. 1-7
Hwy 70, Ext 528 off I-40, Newton
www.hickoryamericanlegionfair.com
Moore Co. Agricultural Fair
Sept. 1-5
3699 US 15-501 Hwy., Carthage
www.moorecountyfair.com
Cape Fear Fair
Sept. 3-12
3407 Doc Bennett Rd, Fayetteville
www.capefearfair.org
Events at the State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Sept. 3-7 Kennel Club Dog Shows, Graham Building
Sept. 3-7 Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale, Holshouser Building
Sept. 4-7 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, Scott Building
Sept. 5-6 Raleigh Flea Market
Sept. 5-6 The Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Expo Building
Sept. 5-6 NCDCTA Labor of Love Horse Show, Hunt Horse Complex
Sept. 7 NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show, Hunt Horse Complex
Other Ag Festivals
The NC Apple Festival
Sept. 4-7
Main Street, Hendersonville
www.ncapplefestival.org
Climbing on a hay bale tractor at an agritourism farm
Agritourism (pumpkin farms, corn mazes, etc.)
Find an Agritourism Farm near you, go to visitncfarms.org
