It’s me again, Fried Pecan Pie (aka Sydney Phillips)! With the end of the 2025 State Fair so ends my time as the State Fair’s Public Relations Intern. Although it’s bittersweet to have to say goodbye I can’t help but look back on my time with the agriculture department and the experiences I’ve had fondly. … Read more
Each year one of the main draws at the N.C. State Fair are the competitions. All around the fairgrounds you’ll find winning entries for every type of competition you could possibly think of. For me and my mom one of our favorite things to do at the fair is try out some new food and … Read more
My name is Sydney Phillips, aka Fried Pecan Pie, and I’m the new State Fair public relations intern here at the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Now, before I tell you a little more about myself, I want to explain why I chose my persona for this blog. I’m a Raleigh native who’s been going to … Read more
Many people have a hobby they really enjoy. For some, hobbies might be things like sewing, reading or playing sports, but for the Lovitt family it is giant pumpkin growing. For the last 12 years, the family has grown giant pumpkins for the North Carolina State Fair competitions. The whole family is involved in the … Read more
Decorated Christmas Trees, painted rocks and stuffed sock toys! Those are just a few examples of the new competitions coming to this year’s state fair. After a year with no fair, these exciting new competitions will prove to have been worth the wait! This year’s new competitions were created in an effort to encourage competition … Read more