Still searching for a fun place to celebrate Independence Day with your family? Then come to the N.C. State Fairgrounds for lots of family-friendly activities, free parking and free admission. Pay-as-you-go food vendors will be on site, as well.
We have to say, we were very impressed with the “text-pertise” of our Deep Fried blog readers! Congrats to all of our commenters for their awesome entries (check them out in the comments link below this blog entry!): DCShadows31dodgerfan4399hv114HollyLinseySugarWayne Our favorites from the entries: DCShadows31’s “gr8 f%d” (great food) dodgerfan4399’s “dEp frYd =’s” (deep fried Oreos…the equal sign’s space in the middle stands for the creme filling, with the two lines acting as the cookie) SugarWayne’s “frYd $” (fried dough) Holly’s “DIS wiL b my ~:oz 1st tym” (This will be my baby’s first time…tilt your head to the left…
Start your intense thumb exercise regimens now to prepare for the State Fair’s first cell phone texting competition. We’re looking for texters ages 10 and up with the gift of speed…or any adult with the confidence to go up against some of the more “seasoned” competitors. We don’t have all the details set in stone quite yet, but here’s what we do know: The actual contest will have anywhere from 50 to 100 competitors. There won’t be an entry fee and get this…the grand prize for the fastest texter will be $500! Ribbons and State Fair gifts will be awarded…
