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Jaycees turkey shoot returns to the fairgrounds

After a two-year break, the Raleigh Jaycees’ Turkey Shoot returns to the N.C. State Fair offering fairgoers an opportunity to win a t-shirt or a turkey voucher for their sharp-shooting skills or beginner’s luck winning shots. “Lots of folks have been talking to us and are happy we are returning,” said Connor Brady, 2022 Turkey Shoot chair and president-elect for the Raleigh Jaycees. “The turkey shoot is a memory maker for many people who come to the fair. It’s a good experience for first-time shooters and a good experience for sharp shooters.” Brady said the stories and memories people share…

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You can do WHAT at the fair?

Everyone knows the basics of what you can do at the fair — eat a wide variety of foods, get spun in every direction on our 100-plus midway rides or watch a livestock show or two. However, the fair isn’t all fun, games and livestock. You can mark things off your to-do list while you’re here as well. Here are some things you probably didn’t know you can do while walking around with a turkey leg: 1. Get a flu shot. Kerr Drug is once again offering flu shots at two locations on the fairgrounds: next to the waterfall on…

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