N.C. Mountain State Fair

Squeals, Thrills and Ferris Wheels

Bearded Lady September 8 September 7

Each year, a member of the Deep Fried Crew gets the opportunity to help out in the press office at the N.C. Mountain State Fair. This year, it’s my turn. Like the State Fair in Raleigh, the Mountain Fair has a load of agricultural exhibits, competitions, rides and entertainment for the whole family. This year’s theme is “Squeals, Thrills and Ferris Wheels,” and fairgoers will find all of it in Fletcher. Despite the similarities, the Mountain Fair has some things you won’t find at the State Fair. For instance, next week there will be a rodeo with riders from the…

Love A Fair – Mountain edition

Firecracker September 7 September 8

OK, so this year’s State Fair theme totally fits me. On my way up to Asheville on Tuesday afternoon, I passed a tractor-trailer that was carrying a carnival ride. I assumed it was headed to the Mountain State Fair like I was, but in reality, it could have been headed to a number of county fairs. When I saw it, a big smile spread across my face and I thought, “I Love A Fair.” When I arrived in Asheville, I headed straight to the Western N.C. Ag Center and drove around the fairgrounds. Even against the cloudy sky, the colorful…

Mountain State Fair is taking shape

Merrie Go Round September 9 September 8

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services hosts two annual fairs — the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh and the N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher. The Mountain State Fair starts this Friday at the Western N.C. Ag Center and runs through Sept. 19. The grounds are starting to take shape — rides are going up, exhibits are moving in, musical stages are in place, and there is a lot of activity on the grounds. Visitors to each fair will see livestock, educational exhibits, musical entertainment, racing pigs, crafts, food and rides. But despite the similarities, each fair has its own unique flavor…

What I learned in Vegas shouldn’t stay in Vegas

Blue Ribbon December 4 December 4

This week, I represented the N.C. State Fair at the International Association of Fairs and Expos annual convention in Las Vegas, along with Mike Pleasant, our assistant manager. It was a great opportunity for networking with knowledgeable people from fairs around the world, and for taking some interesting educational workshops. At a workshop called “Greener Fairs,” I was asked to present a case study about our recycling program, and at the “Social Media Power Up Lab” I was grilled on the nitty-gritty details of our social media campaign. In both sessions, attendees asked great questions and shared advice from their own experiences. Mike and I picked up some…

Behind the scenes with…the Mountain State Fair guys

Cotton Candy August 28 September 8

I got a chance to sit down with Jim Knight (who you’ll see up first on the video below) and Casey Allen, who work in our Marketing Division and spend a large part of their summers promoting Fletcher’s N.C. Mountain State Fair, to talk about what they’re up to while getting ready for the mountain fun. Jim and Casey work to coordinate advertisements and news releases to make sure Western North Carolinians know about all the fun scheduled for the fair, which kicks off Friday, Sept. 11, at the WNC Ag Center. I was actually able to go to last…

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