See the 2007 North Carolina State Fair through the eyes of WRAL's reporters and photographers.

  1. Recipe Winners Give Taste of Culinary Creations

    Winners of the daily recipe contest at the State Fair show off their culinary masterpieces.

    1. Oct 15, 2007
  2. Some Travel Across World to Attend State Fair

    Thousands of North Carolinians attend the State Fair each year. One fairgoer arrived from Scotland to check out the festivities.

    1. Oct 15, 2007
  3. Fair's Opening Day Attendance Lowest in 5 Years

    Preliminary numbers showed attendance down on opening day at the North Carolina State Fair, but the crowds thickened Saturday night, and fireworks went off in spite of the drought.

    1. Oct 14, 2007
  4. Food, Fun, Sights, Sounds Mark Day 1 of Fair

    Some go for the rides. Others go for the food. Either way, N.C. State Fair officials hope everyone has some "Seriously Twisted Fun."

    1. Oct 13, 2007
  5. Food Comes Fried and on a Stick at State Fair

    Vendors lined the midway, hawking cotton candy, turkey legs and fried anything that can thrown in hot oil – Oreos, Snickers bars, Reeses peanut butter cups. This year's creation of fried peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches caught fairgoers' attention.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  6. First Day at the State Fair

    Crowds thronged the midway amid beautiful weather on the first day of the 2007 North Carolina State Fair.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  7. Opening Ceremonies of the State Fair

    With the ribbon cut during the opening ceremonies, fair officials hope this year's State Fair will set record attendance.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  8. State Fair Kicks Off

    The gates opened at 8 a.m., and fairgoers poured into midway on Friday for what organizers hoped would be a record-setting year at the North Carolina State Fair.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  9. Get Parking Directions for State Fair

    WRAL's Brian Shrader gives you the information you need to park at the State Fair.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  10. Lynda Loveland Cruises Around State Fair in Giant Cart

    WRAL's Lynda Loveland is over 6 feet tall, but she may have met her match with a giant shopping cart.

    1. Oct 12, 2007
  11. Officials Inspect 100+ Fair Rides

    As of noon Thursday, more than 80 of the state fair's 112 rides passed inspection. The rest should be ready by the time the gates open Friday, officials said.

    1. Oct 11, 2007
  12. Drought Saps State Fair Entries

    Farmers from across the state bring out their best produce for competition at the North Carolina State Fair, but the drought and hot summer have taken their toll on the entries.

    1. Oct 10, 2007
  13. Cost of State Fair Ticket Goes Up

    The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh will kick off this Friday. This year, a good time will cost a bit more.

    1. Oct 10, 2007
  14. Temporary Workers Needed for State Fair

    The State Fair starts Friday and that means plenty of job opportunities for people looking for temporary work.

    1. Oct 8, 2007