Each year, fairgoers gather inside Dorton Arena at the N.C. State Fair to witness live cooking demonstrations that highlight North Carolina chefs and locally sourced ingredients. This year, the list of chefs from across the state participating in the cooking demos is elite. The chefs will share delicious recipes and offer tips from grilling the … Read more
Each fall, the N.C. State Fair brings its traditional blend of rides, music, livestock and of course, fried food. But if you’re looking for a taste of home, a spotlight on small businesses and a chance to connect with the agricultural roots of North Carolina, there’s no better place than the Got to Be NC … Read more
Every bottle of barbecue sauce at the N.C. State Fair tells a story, but few are as heartfelt as the story behind Slick’s BBQ. This barbecue sauce traces back to a man affectionately known as “Slick.” Nicknamed “Slick” by his fellow firefighters at Station 3 in Garner, Capt. Brent T. Barnhill was known as the … Read more