State fair opens with roller-coaster naming contest
Fair-goers can submit names on the opening day Thursday for what the midway managers call the world's largest portable roller coaster. It now goes by its business name of Pinfari RC-48.
Posted — UpdatedFair-goers can submit names on the opening day Thursday for what the midway managers, Powers Great American Midways, call the world's largest portable roller coaster.
It now goes by its business name of Pinfari RC-48.
The person submitting the winning name will win a package of admission tickets, T-shirts and free amusement rides.
The winning contestant's name will be displayed near the roller coaster throughout the fair, which runs through Oct. 26.
N.C. Department of Labor officials held a press conference Thursday morning to kick-off the fair.
Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and labor staff spoke about the ride inspection process and gave other relevant information about steps to ensure the safety of all rides at the fair.
- Buy tickets
- Send us your photos
- See a calendar of events
- View new attractions
- Vote on the best fair food
- Find a fairgrounds map
- Play the "Wet Fish & Friends" water gun game, and much more!
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