Fairgoers will want to make plans to catch the Morgan Hudson & Company band on Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the N.C. State Fair. The Greenville-based group will take the stage on Thursday, Oct. 23, with performances at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. They’ll be on the Live and Local Curtis Media … Read more
Homegrown Music Fest is returning to the fairgrounds with a stacked lineup of gifted performers, including high tenor singer-songwriter Ben James. He will take the Heritage Circle stage on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to showcase his authentic country sound with bluegrass and gospel influences. Originally from Icard, Ben’s love of music stemmed from growing up in … Read more
Homegrown Music Fest is returning to the fairgrounds with a talented lineup of performers, including the “good-time party and dance band,” the Nomads Band. Their repertoire features music from various genres, including old soul, R&B, beach, funk and rock. They will perform on the Waterfall Stage, presented by Curtis Media, on Thursday, Oct. 24, at … Read more
Homegrown Music Fest is returning to the fairgrounds with an impressive lineup of performers, including Lumbee-Tuscarora singer-songwriter and “artivist” Charly Lowry. She will take the Heritage Circle stage on Friday, Oct. 18, to wow the audience with her unique sound and inspiring messages. Not wanting to limit her artistry, Lowry’s music is influenced by a … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
‘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, … Read more