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The WRAL.com team is covering the hedonism that is the N.C. State Fair.

  • October 22, 2012

    2012 State Fair ends on a high note
    North Carolina State Fair 2012

    State Fair organizers pronounced this year's event a success, confirming that it drew the third-largest crowds in its history by the time it wrapped up Sunday night.

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  • October 20, 2012

    Village of Yesteryear Adopts Future of Commerce
    Basketry expert Janet Daughtry

    If you've been in the Village of Yesteryear you know that the craftspeople who have booths there dress in period clothing and give demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts. Watching the woodworking, basket weaving, or gun-smithing makes you feel like you're in another world. Which is why it's so jarring when one of them takes out an iPad!

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  • October 20, 2012

    Pie winner combines fall flavors

    Cameron Jorgenson of Fuquay Varina took home the blue ribbon at the 2012 North Carolina State Fair for his Chai Latte Pie, a twist on traditional fall flavors with the added richness of a caramel-creamy whipped topping.

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  • October 19, 2012

    State Fair collects 213,000 cans of food for the hungry
    2012 NC State Fair

    The State Fair collected enough food Thursday for an estimated 180,000 meals.

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  • October 19, 2012

    Taste Test: Pumpkin Funnel Cake
    Pumpkin funnel cake

    It's orange.

    Pumpkin funnel cakes are really, really orange. Road cone orange. Safety vest orange. There's some sweet topping on top and that's white, but mostly it's orange. Unfortunately, that's the most pumpkin-y thing about it.

    On the main drag of the Fair, across from restaurant row and next to Connie's Corn, you'll find a booth selling funnel cakes. There are actually several different kinds of funnel cakes for sale here, including an intriguing-looking peanut butter funnel cake, but my Fair buddy wanted to try the pumpkin kind and that what we ordered.

    We ordered it fairly early in the morning (funnel cake for breakfast!) and it was fresh and warm (and orange.) As my Fair buddy noted, it was fitting that we were having it for breakfast, as it had a very faint taste of pumpkin, a little like a vaguely pumpkin pancake. It was good as a funnel cake, but for lots of pumpkin flavor the deep-fried pumpkin pie beat it all to pieces.

    I don't think I'll be having...

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  2. NCStateFair: What a great day to browse the flea market! Come on out!
      — Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:24 PM
  4. handmedowngrace: Strawberry jam in process. #ncstatefair #blueribbon http://t.co/J8srjfPjhC
      — Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:51 AM
  6. JackNales: Hawg wings @ PA Amish Farmers Market. Need these in #NCSTATEFAIR
      — Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:14 AM
  8. NCStateFair: The 25th Annual Pet Bird Fair is happening today in the Scott Building. Come out for Cockatiel & Lovebird shows and more!
      — Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:06 AM
  10. NCStateFair: Equestrian Exchange, Pet Bird Fair and flea market are happening this weekend: http://t.co/ACSsnvlCQC
      — Friday, May 24, 2013 2:55 PM
  12. NCStateFair: The Equestrian Exchange Tack Consignment Sale in the Holshouser Building is going on through Sunday. Stop on by! http://t.co/jcof41HY1u
      — Friday, May 24, 2013 11:56 AM
  14. NCStateFair: Check out photos on our FB page from the @ValorGamesSE. Or even better, come on out and cheer them on: http://t.co/kBu303SE9L
      — Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:11 AM
  16. NCStateFair: Come support our wounded/injured military as they compete in the final day of the @valorgamesse at the fairgrounds.
      — Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:05 AM
  18. NCStateFair: RT @valorgamesse: Events at Duke are winding down, but come join us tomorrow at the NC State Fairgrounds for the last day of #valorgames!
      — Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:42 PM
  20. NCStateFair: The Blue Book Network Showcase is taking place in the Scott Building this afternoon from 3 to 7 pm. http://t.co/Zt9MdLEaUy
      — Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:02 PM
  22. NCStateFair: Check out our photos in the new Flickr layout. Much easier to navigate! http://t.co/XoanjHMIz7
      — Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:14 AM
  24. NCStateFair: RT @valorgamesse: Updated schedule for #ValorGamesSoutheast: http://t.co/5Ujy4VQqcQ . Come cheer these heroes, #ChapelHill #Durham #Raleigh.
      — Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:44 PM
  26. NCStateFair: Our PR intern started today. Welcome to the #DeepFriedCrew, @RebTodd! You're in for an interesting summer!
      — Monday, May 20, 2013 3:57 PM
  28. NCStateFair: Looking forward to hosting the final day of the Valor Games on Thursday. Plan to come cheer on our wounded warriors! http://t.co/kbtWt31R2W
      — Monday, May 20, 2013 3:03 PM
  30. NCStateFair: RT @eeelishalynn: I spy a smiling competitor! http://t.co/kPHULokTHc @NCAgriculture @NCStateFair
      — Monday, May 20, 2013 2:53 PM
  32. NCStateFair: 5 months away! RT @wraloutandabout: Great pics from this weekend's Got to Be NC! We are kinda ready for the fair now! http://t.co/cUfr1dDihk
      — Monday, May 20, 2013 2:37 PM
  34. NCStateFair: We've got blue skies and beach music on the outdoor music stage at the #GottobeNC Festival.
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:08 PM
  36. NCStateFair: Rain has forced us to cancel the lawnmower and garden tractor pull at the #GotToBeNCFestival. But there's still plenty to see and do.
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 2:23 PM
  38. NCStateFair: The @transjambmx competition is going on in Dorton Arena with a park course, flatland and ramp contests. Check it out and stay dry!
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 1:35 PM
  40. NCStateFair: Don't let the threat of rain keep you away from the fairgrounds today. There's plenty to do, so come on out! http://t.co/YnzyQipGD3
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:36 AM
  42. NCStateFair: RT @jennix5: Stop by Dorton Arena and check out the classic cars at the Got to Be NC Festival at the @NCStateFair http://t.co/OO9qRTTScP
      — Friday, May 17, 2013 3:44 PM
  44. NCStateFair: The 2013 State Fair kicks off in 5 months, so we're hosting a party, @NCAgriculture-style! Come join us! http://t.co/rFCDkkMnGZ
      — Friday, May 17, 2013 11:22 AM
  46. wral_at_fair: New blog post: 2012 State Fair ends on a high note http://t.co/6RTC9l4p
      — Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:30 PM
  48. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Village of Yesteryear Adopts Future of Commerce http://t.co/S5njvjid
      — Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:33 AM
  50. wral_at_fair: ICYMI here's the recipe for that blue-ribbon pie: http://t.co/LlU2HYm8 #ncfair
      — Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:00 AM
  52. wral_at_fair: I like this idea! RT @maljr12 @wral let's put early voting polls at the state fair in 2016 #2birds1stone
      — Friday, October 19, 2012 3:38 PM
  54. wral_at_fair: New blog post: State Fair collects 213,000 cans of food for the hungry http://t.co/PwrJOfWZ
      — Friday, October 19, 2012 3:36 PM
  56. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Taste Test: Pumpkin Funnel Cake http://t.co/OefWVCxY
      — Friday, October 19, 2012 1:54 PM
  58. wral_at_fair: New blog post: New Contest Shows NC Goodness and Creativity Growing Together http://t.co/oEN2Vy7U
      — Friday, October 19, 2012 11:09 AM
  60. wral_at_fair: RT @ResearchBuzz Using the iPhone camera to make the most of the State Fair: http://t.co/LC7dyMBz
      — Friday, October 19, 2012 10:26 AM
  62. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Taste Test -- Philly Cheesesteak Eggroll http://t.co/CieLTi9M
      — Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:57 PM
  64. wral_at_fair: New blog post: iPhoning It In at the Fair http://t.co/4hwM5pZV
      — Thursday, October 18, 2012 2:00 PM
  66. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Really Angry Birds: Now with Guns http://t.co/h2TlSRJW
      — Wednesday, October 17, 2012 6:00 PM
  68. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Playing games at the NC State Fair http://t.co/Cd10mKDq
      — Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:45 PM
  70. wral_at_fair: Great pic! RT @LaurieTMiller Enjoyed meeting @KenSmithTV from @wral Very nice guy. http://t.co/UFQ3Iwhm
      — Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:08 PM
  72. wral_at_fair: Did you see Deb's sit-down with @ScottyMcCreery? http://t.co/oIR9WjUW
      — Tuesday, October 16, 2012 6:37 PM
  74. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Taste Test: Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie and Deep Fried Key Lime Pie http://t.co/MJZFS9Fa
      — Tuesday, October 16, 2012 6:27 PM
  76. wral_at_fair: We got your @scottymccreery right here: http://t.co/TZzmMJco
      — Monday, October 15, 2012 9:57 PM
  78. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Soggy and screaming, fans greet Scotty http://t.co/ZfIWOkog
      — Monday, October 15, 2012 9:48 PM
  80. wral_at_fair: Great to see you ! RT @ArapahoeNation The crew gave us a big How How! @wral http://t.co/J5lvk0JU
      — Monday, October 15, 2012 5:28 PM
  82. wral_at_fair: New blog post: Taste Test: Deep-Fried Girl Scout Cookies http://t.co/FdmtXd1A
      — Monday, October 15, 2012 5:00 AM
  84. wral_at_fair: New blog post: State Fair hopes to prevent E. coli outbreak http://t.co/XP2WKQmn
      — Sunday, October 14, 2012 4:45 PM

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NC State Fair Videos

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  • Former state Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham was Mr. State Fair. He oversaw and improved the fair, which ended its 10-day run…

  • Margalit Mermelstein of Raleigh shares her award-winning Super Sour Super Novas cookie recipe.

  • Dempsey Means is calm, cool and collected. That's how the veteran State Fair supervisor is described. He handles the chaos of the…

  • Duane Raver of Garner is a highly acclaimed wildlife artist who has been a fixture at the Village of Yesteryear at the North Carolina…

  • Jennifer Caslin, from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, talks with WRAL News about the importance of Hunger Relief…

  • Tim Trudgeon, of Mocksville in Davie County, is a pumpkin carver who demonstrates his amazing craft at the North Carolina State Fair.…

  • WRAL's Brian Shrader is live at the State Fair and explains road closures designed to ease fair traffic this weekend.

  • Matthew Varnadoe and Brian Long share which of the fried foods have been the biggest sellers at the 2012 NC State Fair.

  • Michael Shaffer is the "tree man" at the North Carolina State Fair.

  • The Army Ground Forces Band serenades fair-goers outside the WRAL News tent at the State Fair Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

  • Winners of the Incredible Edible Egg contest provide recipes for taste-testing on the WRAL News.

  • This is the 59th year of the brick-laying competition at the fair.

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