As January ends, a new era at the State Fair begins

After 38 years of service, Wesley Wyatt is ready to hang up the many hats he has worn over the years as manager of the N.C. State Fair. While we’re excited for him and the new adventures that lie ahead in his post-retirement journey, his presence will be missed across the fairgrounds, throughout the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and beyond. Wyatt’s career began at the fairgrounds in the summer of 1973 as a junior in high school working part-time on the landscape crew, helping with horse shows, setting up buildings for events and cleaning up after them….

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Bittersweet ending to the Fair

It’s Sunday and the last night of the Fair. While I’m a bit tired and looking forward to a day off, I’m also sad to see the end of another Fair. The last weekend is the most fun for us because most of our events are over and we can spend more time taking pictures and getting around to experience the Fair. So Sunday night is always a little bittersweet and I stay on the grounds as long as I can to make the fun last. This year it’s more bittersweet than usual because it’s the last one for my…

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