County Fair Travels: East one day, West the next

As you are reading this, I am probably in the northwestern part of the state, driving west on Highway 421 towards Newland. I left Raleigh pretty early this morning, because today will be the busiest County Fair traveling day yet — Avery County Fair this morning, Mountain State Fair in Fletcher in the early afternoon, then finally on to the Iredell County Fair in the evening. Yesterday, I was in Fayetteville attending the Cape Fear Fair and the Cumberland County Fair. Two very different events, each with very passionate staff members and volunteers. The Cape Fear Fair is a new agricultural fair and has…

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Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend?

Just a few quick ideas if you’re looking to stay close to home or are looking for a day trip this Labor Day weekend: County Fairs Hickory American Legion Fair Sept. 1-7 Hwy 70, Ext 528 off I-40, Newton www.hickoryamericanlegionfair.com Moore Co. Agricultural Fair Sept. 1-5 3699 US 15-501 Hwy., Carthage www.moorecountyfair.com Cape Fear Fair Sept. 3-12 3407 Doc Bennett Rd, Fayetteville www.capefearfair.org

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