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what's your earliest memory of the state fair?

by Angela_the GOLO Editor
Published Aug 22, 2008
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I'll admit, I've only been to one North Carolina State Fair having only lived here for 18 months, but the Michigan State Fair brings back fond memories of time spent with my family.

I learned really quickly that the State Fair here is HUGE. People were uploading their images, taking off work, and even letting their kids miss school to attend! That told me right there that the North Carolina State Fair meant a lot, to the people who live here.   

So what is it that you love most about the fair? And what is your earliest memory?

 

The image is used courtesy of GOLO member, Dave Horne. You can see his complete gallery from the 2007 State fair, here.   

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1980...Our school trips...The Future Farmers of America and the Future Homemakers of America groups would always go for the day.

I am not either one... :O

I have never been to a state fair, any of them. And I try to avoid the county fair when all possible although when my kids were younger, I carried them to the county fair, but personally, to me, it is a rip off & a waste of time.

It just ain't for me.

My daddy took me when I was young. I remember the thrill of riding the "Enterprise" for the first time. Also, the hot dogs, roasted corn, and elephant ears. Yummy!! All the years that I was in high school, going to watch the cute boys walk by. And now, sharing those memories with my daughter. We go every year together. Teaching her to elbow her way through the crowd and riding all the fun stuff. Getting our picture taken by that older black lady with the blue eyes. Good times...

the first time i've ever went the the state fair, i was 12 or maybe 11, anywho... my step mom gave me $100 bill, and my sister 5-20's. my sister wrote all over one of her 20's, cherly loves *who ever her dream man was* the date and whatever else. wouldnt you know it, 2 hrs later i went to actully spend my money, i got that dang 20 she wrote all over

i love their corn!!!! mmmm. i make a point to get at least one cobb while i'm there

The Himilayah (sp)...best ride EVER!!

1994, we had family in from Ky. We had to park at the top the 440 off ramp at the Hillsborough St. exit.

My favorite part is the Day's of Yesteryear, I believe that's what they call it, and of course I love all of the farm exhibits, and the handmade furniture section. My wife bought me a handmade Chess Table that year from a gentleman that lives in Charlotte, he delivered to our house the weekend of Thanksgiving.

I didn't go until I was about 14 or 15. I remember getting an ear of corn and putting too much salt on it, and also getting a fried twinkie. Those things are reason enough to go to the fair!

I have never been. When does it usually come to North Carolina?

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