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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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Making memories of a lifetime one year at a time

Firecracker and I are celebrating our 20th State Fair. Yes, Firecracker started working when she was 5 years old! (hahaha…very funny.) So in honor of our 20th anniversaries, we thought it would be fun to come up with our Top 20 Fair Memories to share with readers. When I was thinking back over all the cool and fun things I have gotten to do at the State Fair, the one thing that stood out in almost every one of them is the fun I had with the people involved. And that is really what the State Fair is all about,…

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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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