The N.C. State Fair draws in thousands of visitors, many of them being children. If these kids are anything like I was, then visiting the State Fair is one of the highlights of their year. Many schools take day trips to the fair and for other kids they visit with family. As fun as the … Read more
For 20 years, the youngest of fairgoers have trekked across the N.C. State Fairgrounds to a garden that is ripe for the picking. They grab their baskets and step into the boots of a farmer, harvesting tomatoes, corn, beans, onions and more. While Field of Dreams has seen some changes and additions through the years, … Read more
The N.C. State Fair is home to various educational exhibits that highlight everything that makes the fair a fun and thrilling outing — the best of both worlds! These exhibits teach attendees about North Carolina’s leading agriculture industry, its commodities, nature, wildlife, how to stay safe and healthy, and so much more. If you’re a … Read more
“What did you pick for me today,” asked Princeton High School FFA member and Field of Dreams volunteer Collin Worley to a group of kids walking up with their baskets. “Let’s see what you have.” When visitors to the Field of Dreams walk through the exhibit and pick vegetables along the path, they take those … Read more
Gardens showcases N.C. crops from the field to the table Rex and Ruth Sasser are pictured with the “corn field” that is part of the Field of Dreams exhibit presented by the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives. Rex Sasser oversees the planting and management of the crops in the exhibit. His wife Ruth and their daughters … Read more
If you are bringing your elementary and preschool age children to the fair then be sure to swing by the Field of Dreams exhibit sponsored by the North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. Here you will find the State Fair farm, featuring 30-plus commodities that are grown in North Carolina. At the exhibit, young fairgoers can “harvest” … Read more
The “Field of Dreams” has been part of the N.C. State Fair since 2004, but when I visited this year, I found a few folks who somehow had never seen it. I was pretty sad to hear that because the exhibit gets at the heart of what the fair is about. While the fair used … Read more
‘Tis N.C. State Fair season and nothing could be finer. And whether you’re a State Fair veteran or a rookie, you know there is something magical about the state fair that is calling your name. Between the cool autumn nights kept well-lit by the carnival midway, the deep-fried delicacies, and the engaging exhibits and entertainment, … Read more
Shhhh… don’t tell the kids! The State Fair is more than fun, it’s also educational. Check out out Top 10 activities to participate in science, technology, engineering and math-oriented (STEM) activities at the fair, Oct. 13-23. 1. The brink floater mussel is the Wildlife Resources Commission’s featured species of the year, and fairgoers can see … Read more
Fair mascot Casey the Cardinal is back and he’s got lots of tips for fairgoers. Read below to find out how to make the most out of the N.C. State Fair if you are a parent with young children in tow. Stroller-drivers, we see you. We know that families love to come to the fair … Read more