Smiles can be seen all around the 2024 N.C. State Fair, bringing this year’s “Homegrown Happiness” theme to life. Some of the biggest smiles come from the many competition winners, who, amusingly enough, don’t find out they secured a blue ribbon until they visit their entry at the fair. “Shocked” is an understatement for Greensboro’s … Read more
Entering a State Fair competition for first-time entrants only and walking away with a blue ribbon is quite an incredible feat. Crafting phenom Kathryn Williams did just that at the 2023 N.C. State Fair, winning the Cross-Stitch on Aida competition in the Adult First-Time Cross-Stitch Entrant division. From embroidery and drawing to flower arranging and … Read more
The 2024 N.C. State Fair is quickly approaching Oct. 17-27 and North Carolinians everywhere are feeling the excitement. Fuquay-Varina’s Rickey Privette Jr. is particularly looking forward to defending his “Best Large Watermelon” title from 2023. Best Large Watermelon- True to Type is one of the several classes in the State Fair’s pumpkins and watermelons competition … Read more
From a tobacco-tying competition, barn curing, a heritage tobacco harvest competition and a mock tobacco auction, the legacy of tobacco and its contributions to the state of North Carolina and the agricultural industry is on full display at Heritage Circle at the N.C. State Fair. The Heritage Tobacco Harvest Competition was started in 2015 to … Read more
If you’re looking to show off your hidden talents, at this year’s fair you can try your hand at anything from wreath design to rubber-chicken flinging. With expanded contests and diverse categories, everyone can enter for a chance at a blue ribbon. “We’re anticipating a really good turnout,” said John Buettner, competitive exhibits director. “Tons … Read more
For those of you home cooks who are blue-ribbon hopefuls, the State Fair is more than a chance to experience the attractions, tour the events and sample all things deep-fried. This is the time of year you get to show off your skills and, with a little luck, take home the grand prize. If you … Read more