food and drink

New foods grab headlines, but many old favorites are still available at the N.C. State Fair

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New foods at the N.C. State Fair always get lots of attention and for good reason. New foods are fun and exciting, and many become instant hits. To add to the attention new foods get, the “Media’s Choice Best New Fair Food” is awarded days before the fair begins, and the “People’s Choice” is awarded … Read more

2024 N.C. State Fair to feature N.C. spirits at new building. Here’s what you can expect.

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North Carolina’s growing distilling industry will be celebrated with a new home and daily spirituous drinks during the 2024 N.C. State Fair. There are 119 distilleries in North Carolina, located in 48 of the state’s 100 counties. This year, a handful of them will be on the fairgrounds in Raleigh pouring up craft cocktails made … Read more