Celebrate the 150th State Fair with food, fun and prizes

There are only 12 days left until the doors open on the 150th N.C. State Fair. The fair opens Thursday, Oct. 12, and we plan to kick off the celebration with a special admission price, commemorative buttons, food specials and prizes! Here are the deals and prizes to watch for on opening day: Admission on kickoff day is $1.50! Gates open at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12. The admission price is good for one day only, so don’t miss the opportunity to have bragging rights on getting the lowest price of the season. The first 15,000 people through the gates…

Continue Reading

Weekend Update: July 22-24

Anyone interested in antiques should check out two great events at the fairgrounds this weekend. The Bead Mercantile Show will be held in Scott Building on Saturday and Sunday. The events will feature vendors from all over the country selling beads and bead-related items. In addition, there will be workshops on bead-related topics and crafts. The weekly Raleigh Flea Market will also be open Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors from across the state will be selling a variety of wares and some great food. Whether you’re looking for something specific or just in the mood…

Continue Reading