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A college student’s guide to the North Carolina State Fair

Karsyn Westerbeek October 3 October 6

The fall is one of the best times of the year on a college campus. A highlight for many students is going to the North Carolina State Fair. With so many college students making their way to the fairgrounds to have their own fair experience, we thought we would share some tips for those looking forward to this year’s event. What is the best day to go to the fair? Luckily enough for N.C. State University students, there is a special discount if you attend the State Fair with Primetime with the Pack. With this program, you can get $5…

N.C. State Fair | Homegrown Music Fest

Sweet Corn September 29 September 29

For the eighth year in a row, the North Carolina State Fair has teamed up with Deep South Entertainment to bring fairgoers a taste of the rich fabric of music and culture that North Carolina has to offer. This year, you’ll find expanded performance times on the Heritage Circle stage, performances will run until 9p.m. on the weekends–there is nothing finer than a hot apple cider and live music down in Heritage Circle. Another new feature, Brad Machett’s Comedy Hypnosis Show is back at the N.C. State Fair and will be closing down the Live & Local Waterfall stage each…

RaeLynn & Bucky Covington bring a night of country to Dorton Arena

Fried Oreo September 29 September 28

Country singers RaeLynn and Bucky Covington will be making ties back to their Carolina roots as they perform at the N.C. State Fair in the Homegrown Music Fest on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Dorton Arena. Here’s a little refresher on the artists: RaeLynn RaeLynn auditioned for the second season of The Voice, where she was given her platform and began her career as a country singer. Since her time on the Emmy-winning show, she has released numerous singles including “God Made Girls,” which was the highest debut single by a solo female upon its release in 2014,…

Comedic duo Rhett & Link bring their N.C. history to the fairgrounds Oct. 12

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Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal may shoot their million-hit YouTube videos in Burbank, California, but the comedians got their humble beginnings just an hour’s drive from the N.C. State Fairgrounds. The pair host a whimsical daily morning talk show on YouTube called Good Mythical Morning, or GMM, which has over 14 million subscribers. Their four channels have a whopping 7 billion subscribers total. GMM has featured notable actors such as Daniel Radcliffe and Amy Schumer, other YouTube stars like Colleen Ballinger of the web series Miranda Sings and even popular young adult novelist John Green. Their one-night-only live fair performance,…

10 fun things you can do during your visit to the fair

Fair Flyer October 15 October 16

Here at Deep Fried, we know a thing or two about the N.C. State Fair. Our staff has more than 50 years’ experience with this annual event, so if you’re looking for directions to help you maneuver all 200 acres of the fairgrounds or the best places to eat, we can point you in the right direction. But, before you head out to try the latest deep-fried culinary delights at the fair, here are a few things you can do to build up an appetite: Visit the State Fair Ark. This is the best place to see North Carolina’s diverse…

2016 N.C. State Fair Bucket List

Super Shot October 12 October 13

‘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, what’s not to like? To make sure you’re taking full advantage of your time at the fair, we’ve listed some things that you must do at this year’s event, Oct. 13-23. See a concert on every stage. As a part of this year’s Homegrown Music…

Five-and-a-half questions for Deep South Entertainment

Funhouse September 26 September 26

11 days. 3 stages. 117 concerts. All free. All North Carolina artists. It’s quite a task to be the company behind the booking of musical acts for the Homegrown Music Fest at the N.C. State Fair. For the second year, Deep South Entertainment has been up for that challenge. We recently caught up with Amy Cox, managing partner for Deep South Entertainment, about showcasing talent at the fair. Amy also gives us a few hints for what acts to watch at this year’s fair. Last year was Deep South’s first doing the NC State Fair. What lessons did you learn? “Tame…

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