Tag: Advance sales

Casey’s tips for planning a trip to the Fair

Fair mascot Casey the Cardinal is back. And he’s got lots of tips for fairgoers. The N.C. State Fair celebrates the biggest and the best of North Carolina – which means there’s a lot to see and do.  Here are some tips for planning a fair trip for first-timers or frequent-fliers. The fair may still be a few weeks away, but now is the time to save money and find those good walking shoes. Cause we’ve packed a lot into 11 days and you aren’t going to want to miss it. Step 1: Buy early and save money and time:…

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Announcing the 2011 Concert Lineup

Dorton Arena has become the iconic symbol of the N.C. State Fair since it was first used for livestock shows during the 1952 fair. Described in its first year as “one of the most unusual buildings ever constructed by the mind of man,” Dorton continues to be a pretty special place and hosts nightly concerts during the Fair. Check out the video below to see who is performing at Dorton Arena during the 2011 State Fair. Note: If video doesn’t appear, try refreshing browser: You may have noticed we didn’t announce the concert for Saturday, Oct. 15. We’ll make that…

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Advance sales at walk-up locations start today

You are all my friends, so I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. Starting today, we are selling tickets at nine retail locations across the region. We’ve got locations in Burlington, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Durham, Raleigh and Wilson. Why is this a secret? Well, it’s not really, but for some reason, every year most people wait until the last two days that tickets are on sale to buy their tickets. You see, you can save some serious dough by buying in advance. But if you wait until the last minute, you’ll spend more time to save money. So…

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